sentence structure
sentence that includes one independent clause
what is a simple sentence?
proof-reading
what is the most important step when writing an essay?
this essay tells a story and often is the most personal type of essay one may write.
what is a narrative essay?
what are the three components of an essay/
the key to success
failure is...
a sentence with two or more independent clauses
what is a compound sentence?
be concise, organize your paper, vary your sentence structure, use the active voice, avoid contractions, idoms, and colloquial expressions, avoid repetition, proofread writing,
what are the 7 principles to writing a better essay according to the YT video?
this essay tries to convince the reader to take a certain side based on the information the writer presents.
what is an argumentative essay?
one consists of approximately 5 paragraphs, the other can be up to 8-10 pages worth of content.
what is the difference in writing essays vs papers?
a connecting point leading us to success
define failure (according to ted talk)
a sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
what is a complex sentence?
in one, the subject of the sentence performs the action, in the other, the subject receives the action.
what is the difference between active and passive voice?
this essay aims to persuade readers to have an opinion or take a side using facts and emotional appeals.
what is a persuasive essay?
the diction one uses and the way sentences are structured throughout the essay. whether or not intentional thought was put into the writing or if it is a bunch of nonsense.
what differentiates a good essay from a great essay?
Don't quit too early, there's no such thing as failure, the past does not equal the future
what are the three subheadings of the ted talk?
two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses
what is a compound-complex sentence?
What are the 5 C's in writing?
an expanded essay that presents your own interpretation or evaluation or argument
what is a research paper?
a hook, background information, and a thesis
what are three components that are necessary in a good introduction paragraph?
the faster you fail the faster you learn (finish the thought)
the faster you learn the faster you succeed
a combination of simple, compound and complex sentences.
what is the best sentence structure to use to enhance writing?
focus, development, unity, coherence, and correctness
what are the key elements of writing?
this essay provides an in-depth analysis of a topic...
weak statements that undermine an argument, important evidence that wasnt mentioned prior, and generic phrases
what should someone avoid in a conclusion paragraph?
the only thing that keeps us from getting what we want is the story we keep telling ourselves about why we cant have it
WHAT IS THE TAKEAWAY FROM THE TED TALK?