Thesis Statement
What is a thesis statement?
Topic + Argument = Statement
What are the components of a topic sentence?
Topic of essay + controlling idea (argument/opinion) + supporting point
What are MLA and APA?
Modern Language Association
American Psychological Association
True or False:
The Writing Center offers printing services.
False
What does CV stand for and when do you use it?
Curriculum Vitae, Course of Life
- Scientific research positions, graduate school, international opportunities, fields requiring more detailed background
What are types of thesis statements?
Direct (Explicit) and Indirect (Implicit)
What is the difference between showing and telling in a body paragraph?
And which is more important?
Showing is the evidence, explicit details provided to back up a claim or point.
Telling is the framing of the evidence, reaches the audience effectively, states something is true without evidence.
You need both.
What is MLA format?
What is APA format?
([Author's Name] [Page #])
([Author's Name], [Date])
Where is the Writing Center located?
On the Second Floor of the English and Communications building in EC204
Difference between Resume and CV?
1. Resume: Usually accompanied by a cover letter. Presents your skills and qualifications for a specific job
2. CV: List of a person’s entire education, publications, accomplishments, awards, honors, etc... Focuses on the academic side
What are characteristics of a strong thesis statement?
1) Unified, controlling idea, 2) 1-2 sentences long, and 3) Strategically located, typically end of intro paragraph
What are three main components that make up a paragraph?
1) Topic sentence, 2)Evidence, and 3) Analysis
True or False
Both MLA and APA require that you organize your citations alphabetically by the first
letter of an author’s last name
True
True or False:
I can "drop" my paper off to be reviewed by a Writing Centor tutor at anytime in the writing process.
False.
You can visit and schedule a session with a tutor. Writing Centor is not an editing firm and we work with the student.
What Should be Avoided in Resumes?
1. Using graphs, figures, and images (Employer would probably not know what it’s for)
2. Use fancy fonts and colors: Keep it simple but effective
3. Put hobbies unless it’s relevant or appropriate (Ex: Foot Locker: Collects shoes, Geek Out: Watches anime, Game Stop: Plays video games)
What type of thesis statement is this?
You can look for a new house by reading the classified ads, talking to a realtor, or talking with friends about houses in the area in which you want to live.
Direct.
What are types of evidence? List at least 3.
- Personal narratives, observations, descriptions
- Source info: quotes, paraphrase from text/video
- Examples, hypotheticals
- Descriptive language, appeals to audience's senses allowing them to picture the subject and setting.
Identify which citation style these use.
1. Johnson, Thomas. Studies in College. New York:
2003. McGraw-Hill. Print.
2. Johnson, T. (2003). Studies in college. New York,
NY: McGraw-Hill.
1. MLA
2. APA
Name three ways to schedule a tutoring session with the Writing Center.
1) Walk-in, 2) Email, and/or 3) WC's website
When emailing, what does CC and BCC stand for and when do you use them?
CC (Carbon Copy): Recipients can access information but do not need to respond
BCC (Blind Carbon Copy): Send copies to multiple recipients while keeping their email addresses private, especially when sending mass emails or when privacy is a concern
Which of these makes the best thesis statement and why?
A. Franklin Delano Roosevelt began the system of Social Security during the depression years in the 1930s.
B. We shouldn't have Social Security anymore.
C. The current system of Social Security needs a complete overhaul in administration and philosophy if it is going to benefit future generations.
C: States one main idea with two subtopics.
When is the best time to use a paragraph cluster?
1) Long papers with complex arguments, 2) Breakdown into sub-points, and 3) Separate evidence and analysis
What citation style are the following points characteristic of?
1) Humanities and related areas (i.e.
literature)
2) Focuses on authorship: “…(Smith and
Johnson)”
3) Format is designed for ease of
presentation
4) Often viewed as “easier” to follow by
students
5) Commonly taught first to students
MLA
What was the Writing Center's original name?
The Writing Gym
What should be considered when writing a Scholarship Essay? List at least 3
1. Planning in advance
2. Knowing your audience
3. Following and Answering the Prompt
4. Choosing Topics You’re Passionate About
5. Strong Introduction or Hook
6. Include Voice: Style, personality
7. Be mindful of Tone: Language you are using, Verbiage (Positive, inspirational, etc.)