Know your Essay
What is the hook of an essay and where do you find it?
A hook is the attention-grabber at the beginning of an essay
What font (style and size) should you use in your ENG 110 essays?
Times New Roman 12
Which author recommends that you cultivate both "ruggedness" and "flexibility"?
Brad Stulberg
How do you use "however"? What is a synonym for "however"?
To indicate opposites or disagreement
Synonyms: on the other hand, in contrast, on the contrary, etc
What is the name of the halal/coffee cart owner outside Hostos? OR, do you know his signature phrase?
Alex!
"Next, next!"
What is a thesis statement and where in an essay do you usually find it?
The thesis statement is your argument and it's usually the last sentence(s) of your introduction paragraph
The first time that you mention a reading in your essay, what information should you introduce?
The author's full name and the title of the reading as well as a brief reminder of what the reading is about.
What do students with a fixed mindset believe about their intelligence level, according to Carol Dweck?
They believe that their intelligence level is limited.
What are a synonym you can use instead of "Also," to start a sentence?
Furthermore, In addition, Additionally, Moreover
What animal is the Hostos mascot?
The Caiman (alligator)
What is a topic sentence and where do you find them?
A topic sentence emphasizes the main idea of a body paragraph. It is usually the first sentence of a body paragraph.
The heading of your essay should include what 4 components?
Your name, the class, the date, and the professor's name
What is "allostasis"?
"stability through change" or the ability to be adaptable while being true to yourself
What is a more interesting transition than "In conclusion" that means the same thing?
In closing
All things considered
Where is the Hostos Writing Center located?
What is a "counterargument"?
An opposing or differing argument.
The SECOND time that you mention an author, should you use their full name, first name, or last name?
Last name.
According to Charlotte Lieberman, why do we procrastinate?
Lieberman shows that procrastination is about emotions and psychology-- for example, self-doubt-- not just about time management.
To show that you are rephrasing an idea in a different way, what's a transition phrase you could use?
In other words
This is to say
Put another way
What are three offices/resources on campus where you can get support and help?
Accessibility Resource Center (ARC); Success Coaches; ASAP Advisors; Writing Center; HALC tutoring; Hostos OneStop; Counseling Center; CUNY Cares; the library help desk; Food pantry; your professor's office hours
Where do we usually expect to find quotations (evidence) in an essay?
In the middle of body paragraphs.
What are 2 examples of "higher order concerns" when you are revising an essay?
Argument, evidence, organization, counterargument, idea development...
What are 3 ways you can annotate a reading? Meaning, what are different kinds of notes you can take?
Defining vocabulary, identifying main ideas, writing questions, writing comments, highlighting or underlining ideas, etc.
What are some synonyms for "Nevertheless"?
Nonetheless
Even so
In spite of this
What year was Hostos Community College founded?
1968