Mastering Introduction Writing

Multiple Choice

Where should the parentheses go in this citation: “George Washington was a strong leader”?

• “George Washington was a strong leader.” (George Washington)

• “George Washington was a strong leader” (George Washington).

• “George Washington was a strong leader” George Washington.

Multiple Choice

How should you correctly cite the title of an article in your parenthetical citation?

• According to the article (Alligators at Risk),...

• According to the article “Alligators at Risk,”...

• According to the article Alligators at Risk,...

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct way to state the author in a parenthetical citation?

• George Washington was our first U.S. president (Jon Smith).

• George Washington (Jon Smith) was our first U.S. president.

• George Washington was our first U.S. president Jon Smith.

Multiple Choice

If you need to include a page and paragraph number in your citation, how would you write it correctly?

• “George Washington was a strong leader.” (page 6, paragraph 4).

• “George Washington was a strong leader.” (page 6 paragraph 4).

• “George Washington was a strong leader” (page 6, paragraph 4).

• “George Washington was a strong leader, page 6 paragraph 4.”

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the correct way to state the source number?

• According to Source 3,...

• According to Source #3,...

• According to Source 3:...

• According to source 3,...

Multiple Choice

How should you cite a source when referring to page and paragraph number?

• “The economy grew during this period” (page 10).

• “The economy grew during this period” (page 10, paragraph 2).

• “The economy grew during this period (page 10 paragraph 2).

• “The economy grew during this period” (page 10 paragraph 2).

Multiple Choice

What is the correct way to cite the author of a source in the text?

• In the article written by Jon Smith, it states...

• According to Jon Smith, it states...

• In the text by Jon Smith, it states...

• According to the article Jon Smith, it states...

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct placement of the period when citing the source?

• “Abraham Lincoln served a single term” (Source 2).

• “Abraham Lincoln served a single term (Source 2).”

• “Abraham Lincoln served a single term (Source 2).

• “Abraham Lincoln served a single term” Source 2.

Multiple Choice

How would you cite a quote if you’re referring to a specific source number?

• “From 1847 to 1849, Abraham Lincoln served a single term in the U.S. House of Representatives” (Source 2).

• “From 1847 to 1849, Abraham Lincoln served a single term in the U.S. House of Representatives” (2).

• “From 1847 to 1849, Abraham Lincoln served a single term in the U.S. House of Representatives” (Source 2.

• “From 1847 to 1849, Abraham Lincoln served a single term in the U.S. House of Representatives Source 2.”

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct way to cite a page and paragraph number?

• “The U.S. constitution was written in 1787” (page 5 paragraph 2).

• “The U.S. constitution was written in 1787” (page 5, paragraph 2).

• “The U.S. constitution was written in 1787” (page 5, paragraph 2).

• “The U.S. constitution was written in 1787 (page 5, paragraph 2)”.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of using a hook in the first sentence of an introduction?

• To explain the topic in detail

• To grab the reader’s attention and make them interested

• To list sources and citations

• To introduce the author of the article

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct way to write a "Thought-Provoking Question Hook"?

• "Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel in space?"

• "Have you ever wondered what is space travel?"

• "Did you know that space travel is a fascinating subject?"

• "Have you ever thought about how space travel has evolved over time?"

Multiple Choice

How can you avoid plagiarism when writing an Interesting Fact or Statistic Hook?

• Directly copy the fact or statistic from the article

• Paraphrase the fact or statistic and change a word or two using synonyms

• Use the fact without changing anything

• Add more details without changing the original fact

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to "rewrite in your own words" when creating a closing statement?

• To copy a sentence word for word from the article

• To change the topic completely

• To change at least one or two words using synonyms while keeping the original meaning

• To summarize everything without focusing on the key points

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct way to transition to what comes next in the introduction?

• Understanding (topic) helps us by reading the next paragraph.

• Understanding (topic) helps us (find a sentence in the article that connects to what will be discussed next and rewrite it using synonyms).

• Understanding (topic) helps us write the rest of the essay.

• Understanding (topic) helps us repeat the same information again.

Multiple Choice

How can you avoid plagiarism when writing your introduction?

• Use the exact words from the article in the hook

• Always rewrite the sentences with synonyms and change the structure of the sentence

• Copy and paste sentences directly from the article

• Only write about what you already know without referencing the article

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to avoid plagiarism in your writing?

• Plagiarism is acceptable as long as you reference the author

• Plagiarism can result in a 0 and failing the NWEA and MSTEP

• Plagiarism helps you complete assignments faster

• Plagiarism is only an issue when you copy long sections of text

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct way to write a Surprising Statement Hook?

• "It may surprise you to learn that giraffes can run faster than horses!"

• "It may surprise you to learn that giraffes are the tallest animals on earth!"

• "It may surprise you to learn that giraffes are herbivores!"

• "It may surprise you to learn that giraffes live in Africa."

Multiple Choice

Where should you list your T1,T2, and T3?

• Introduction

• You don't have to list them but you must list all of your A's and B's

• 2nd sentence of your T1, T2, and T3

• 2nd Sentence of your introduction and conclusion

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct formula to follow when writing the controlling idea with three topics/articles in the second sentence?

• (Topic) is significant because (summary of its importance), as shown in (T1), (T2), and (T3).

• (Topic) is important because (details from the article) in (T1), (T2), and (T3).

• (Topic) is important because (summary of its importance), as shown in “(T1),” “(T2),” and “(T3).”

• (Topic) is important because (summary of its importance), as shown in (T1) and (T2).

Multiple Choice

In the third sentence of your introduction, if you want to summarize the topic’s importance, which formula should you use?

• (Topic) is important because (find a sentence in the article that explains its significance).

• One major impact of (topic) is (find a sentence in the article that explains its effect).

• Understanding (topic) helps us (find a sentence in the article that connects to the next section).

• All of the above are correct depending on the purpose of the closing statement.