Essay Writing

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What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?

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To provide background information, introduce the topic of the essay, and give the reader a glimpse of the whole essay.

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How many BODY paragraphs are typically included in an essay?

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3

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Body paragraphs should have a minimum of ___ sentences.

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7

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What are some common mistakes to look for when editing an essay?

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Identifying and correcting grammar and punctuation errors, ensuring clarity and coherence, removing repetition, strengthening your topic statements, and verifying proper source citations.

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What is the main difference between your introduction and any of your body paragraphs?

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The introduction briefly focuses on all of the reasons, and a body paragraph will only focus on one of the reasons.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What should each body paragraph start with?

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Each body paragraph should start with a topic sentence that introduces the main idea of that paragraph.

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What is a conclusion in an essay?

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A conclusion summarizes the main points of the essay and reinforces the thesis statement.

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What is the importance of transitions in an essay?

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Transitions help to guide the reader through the essay and connect ideas between paragraphs.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the first sentence in a body paragraph that states the main idea of that paragraph.