Essay Organization & Structure
What are the two parts of an effective thesis statement?
A stance (main idea of the essay) & a preview (overview of supporting points)
You find an article written by Hannah Jack.
Which part of this name will you use in the in-text citation for this source?
Jack (the last name or family name)
When trying to determine if a source is reliable (or trustworthy), what are three aspects of the source you can examine?
Answers will vary
[1] Date - [2] Author(s) credentials
[3] Publisher - [4] URL ending
[5] Peer review status - [6] Purpose of the source - [7] Presence of bias
[8] Presence of ads - [9] Presence of citations/links - [10] Relevance to topic
When giving peer feedback, you should give comments that are… (3 things)...
Specific, constructive, and diplomatic/kind/polite
Where is Candan originally from?
Turkiye.
There is a strategy for writing body paragraphs called T.E.A.-C. What does each letter stand for?
Topic Sentence
Evidence
Analysis
Conclusion/Concluding Sentence
True or False: when both paraphrasing & quoting, you have to cite the original source.
True!
Any time you use someone else’s words and/or ideas, you must cite them to give credit.
Many journal articles follow a similar organizational pattern known as “IMRD”. What does IMRD stand for?
Introduction
Methods/Methodolgy
Results
Discussion
In academic writing, what is more common: paraphrasing sources or quoting sources? Why? (Give one reason)
Paraphrasing
[1] Shows you understand the topic well
[2] Allows you to maintain the flow of your writing
[3] Allows you to maintain your “voice”
[4] Allows you to focus on the most relevant information
What's Candan's office hours?
M/F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
An effective conclusion will have three parts. What are these parts?
[1] A restated thesis statement
[2] Review of key supporting points
[3] A “clincher” or final/closing thought
When you quote a source, your in-text citation must provide three pieces of information. What are these three things? [Be specific!]
[1] Author last name(s)
[2] Year of publication
[3] Page or paragraph # (or timestamp)
Why are “peer reviewed” sources considered to be very trustworthy?
Because they have been reviewed by other experts on the same topic and the content has been approved as accurate and conforming to proper standards.
What’s wrong with the formatting of this quote:
According to Smith (2017), “writing is cool (para. 2)”.
According to Smith (2017), “writing is cool (para. 2)”.
correct: According to Smith (2017), “writing is cool” (para. 2).
What would Candan rather do: respond to emails or grade essays?
She would rather grade essays.
What’s one thing you should NOT include in your conclusions?
[1] Do NOT include any new information (information you haven’t already mentioned)
[2] Don’t review minor points
What would the in-text citation for a quote from para. 1 of this source be?
OPINION: New York judge's ruling on evidence couldn't have gone worse for Trump.
By Jennifer Rubin
March 21, 2024 at 07:45 AM EDT
(Rubin, 2024, para. 1)
Why are abstracts included as part of most journal articles?
Answers will vary
[1] They allow authors to present a summary of the key/main findings of the research
[2] They helps researchers quickly decide if the article will be useful to their research.
Why is it better to evidence from trustworthy sources (expert opinions, statistics, etc.) instead of personal anecdotes when writing academic essays? Give 2 reasons.
[1] Expert opinions & statistics are often more objective and trusted
[2] You demonstrate your research skills
[3] You’re not relying only on your experiences
[4] You’re not just making up stories to support your point
Aside from Turkish and English, what are the other two languages Candan speaks?
German and Korean.
Provide 4 different strategies for writing an engaging “hook” (the first sentence in your introduction)
[1] Ask a thought-provoking question
[2] Use an interesting quote
[3] Create a vivid image with your words
[4] Include an engaging anecdote
[5] Provide an interesting statistic
What is General Rule OF Thumb for Source Use in Academic Writing?
No more than 10% of any paragraph or essay should be quotations (No more than 1 quote per page is a good goal)
We watched a video that presented three strategies for evaluating whether a source is reliable or not. What are these three strategies?
[1] Read laterally
[2] Go upstream
[3] Bias Check
In ESL 111, we discussed 5 note-taking strategies.
What are 3 different strategies that we discussed?
[1] Summary notes
[2] Asking questions
[3] Making connections
[4] Critical reactions
[5] Reverse-outlining
Where did Candan live before coming to US?
Denmark.