Essay Writing Flashcard

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Introductions should comprise 5-10% of an essay.

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TRUE

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A conclusion should introduce new material to seal an argument.

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FALSE

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Each paragraph should have a topic sentence.

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TRUE

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While writing, ask: Is this info relevant?

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TRUE

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Evidence is helpful, but not essential to any essay.

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FALSE

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

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FALSE

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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....

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FALSE

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Consider your reader at all writing stages.

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TRUE

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Introduction can engage readers.

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TRUE

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

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FALSE