Topic 5 The Writing Process

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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The thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of the essay, guiding the direction of the writing.

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In a 5 paragraph essay, how many supporting paragraphs are there?

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There are three supporting paragraphs.

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What is the structure of a 5 paragraph essay?

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The structure includes an introduction, three supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.

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Where can you typically find the rubric for an assignment?

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The rubric can usually be found in the Assignment Drop-box.

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What does it mean for an essay to be organized?

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An organized essay presents ideas in a logical order, making it easy for the reader to follow the argument.

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What is the role of the conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis statement.

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True or False: First and second person perspectives are essential in academic essays.

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False, academic essays typically use third person perspective.

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What is the significance of appropriately crediting sources in an essay?

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Appropriately crediting sources avoids plagiarism and gives credit to original authors.

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What is a common mistake to avoid when writing an essay?

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A common mistake is failing to organize thoughts and ideas clearly.

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What is the function of supporting paragraphs in an essay?

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Supporting paragraphs provide evidence and examples to back up the thesis statement.