Basics
How many paragraphs are in a basic essay?
five paragraphs
What is the function of a link sentence?
The link sentence brings the reader back to the central argument of the essay, or the topic sentence. It can also link the paragraph's main idea into the next paragraph's main idea/point.
What is a topic sentence?
It clearly states the main idea or point of the body paragraph.
In an essay you are given a word count. How many words, or what percentage can you go over the word count without being penalized?
10%
After writing an essay and before turning it in, you should...
READ your essay, proofread, correct mistakes, check each paragraph has a topic sentence, check you have used transition words
Where can you use transition words?
Between sentences and at the beginning of a paragraph. To connect two ideas.
Academic essays are usually written in this "person," avoiding the use of "I" or "me."
Third person (3rd person)
Which body paragraph is most likely to contain the counterargument?
The third paragraph - the last paragraph.
What is the purpose of the conclusion?
It restate the thesis statement and sums up the main points. Sometimes, it can offer an idea that may need further thought.
What words you DO NOT use in an argumentative essay?
1st person pronouns (I, me, my)
2nd person pronouns (you, your, him)
What kind of argument can you add to an essay that argues against your thesis, or plays "devil's advocate' to your main point?
counter-argument
What is the last sentence of your introduction section called?
Transition or thesis statement
What is the purpose of a counterargument?
show the other side's point of view
Give four examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph?
In conclusion,
Finally,
As a result of,
To sum up,
Based on the evidence presented,
Given these points,
What is context within an essay?
This is the the background information to a point or argument. Context can bridges the gap between the hook and the thesis.
What is Plagiarism?
When you put a source's idea into your own words, you are doing this; however, you still need an in-text citation.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
It tells the reader what the essay is about and provides a map of the essay, or outlines the main arguments.
Where do you find the order of the body paragraphs?
In the same order as they're listed in the thesis statement.
This part of an introduction should be retold, never repeated, in a conclusion.
The thesis statement
What is the difference between a summary and an essay?
An essay makes an argument, discusses a topic, compares two ideas, or tells a story. A summary has no argument.
What information is given after a direct quotation from a source in an in-text citation?
author, year, page number
(Golding, 1954, p. 54)
What are three good ways to start an essay (hooks)?
A good hook. Stories, interesting facts, statistics, quotes, or examples.
Given five examples of transition words used within body paragraphs?
Furthermore, Moreover, In addition, Likewise, Consequently,
On the other hand, As a result of this,
Equally important is the fact that...
Despite the limitations,
This kind of essay concludes by wrapping up the main conflict experienced by the main characters, and reflecting on the story's overall significance or lesson learned.
A narrative essay
This essay type requires the author to take a definitive stance on a debatable issue and use logic to persuade the reader.
An Argumentative Essay