Introductions
The first paragraph in a paper
What is: the introduction?
The last paragraph in a paper
What is: the conclusion?
Prompt for the Persuasive Paper
What is: something that is the best/worst in the world or in its category?
Purpose of an introduction (I will accept one of many answers)
What is: (1) catches your readers' attention; (2) houses the argument/thesis; (3) provides background information?
Shape used to show the narrowing from specific to general information in a conclusion
What is: a triangle?
Citation styles for the Persuasive Paper
What is: APA and MLA?
Part of an introduction that is most general
What is: achieve common ground?
Catherine's conclusions pet peeve
What is: starting the conclusion paragraph with "to conclude" or "in conclusion?"
Minimum number of sources required for the Persuasive Paper
What is: three sources?
Structure of an introduction (I need all 4 parts---doesn't have to be in order)
What is (1) achieve common ground; (2) destabilize common ground; (3) explain significance; (4) present thesis?
Structure of a conclusion (Catherine's version of a conclusion with only 3 parts)
What is: (1) restate perspective/thesis; (2) shift stakes to a new level/describe significance; (3) look to the future?
Minimum word count for the Persuasive Paper
What is 750 words?