Essay Writing Flashcard

Introductions should comprise 5-10% of an essay.

A conclusion should introduce new material to seal an argument.

Each paragraph should have a topic sentence.

While writing, ask: Is this info relevant?

Evidence is helpful, but not essential to any essay.

Asking someone to read my essay to check understanding is cheating.

Writing in the first person is important: I think that..., I will now talk about..., I hope that..., It seems to me..., I have now come to the conclusion that....

Consider your reader at all writing stages.

Introduction can engage readers.

You must always write your introduction first and stick closely to it.