Research Paper: Outline

What is the first paragraph called?

• introduction

• conclusion

• the starting paragraph

• the body paragraph

What is the sentence in your paper that tells your reader what your essay is going to be about?

• introduction

• hypothesis

• thesis statement

• last sentence

Why is it important to tell your reader your topic in your introduction?

• so your reader can be confused

• so your readers know what your article is going to be about

• so your reader can feel neutral

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CCSS.W.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.2A

What is the first sentence in a body paragraph called?

• beginning sentence

• thesis

• introduction

• topic sentence

What are the paragraphs in the middle of your article called?

• middle paragraphs

• concluding paragraphs

• body paragraphs

• introduction

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

The first sentence in our essay should...

• be boring

• be okay

• hook the reader into reading the article

• conclude the article

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.W.11-12.4

What are the parts of an outline? (Select all that apply.)

• Body
• Transition Words
• Introduction
• Conclusion
• References

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CCSS.W.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.2A

TRUE OR FALSE. The more details you add into your outline, the more you need to indent the spacing further to the right.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.W.11-12.2A

Which is NOT a symbol used for a formal outline?

• I, II and III

• 1, 2 and 3

• *, @ and &

• a, b and c

The purpose of an outline is NOT to

• make illustrations more attractive

• clarify and solidify purpose

• provide direction and focus

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5