Essay Writing Quiz

Introductions should make up between 5 - 10% of an essay.

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A conclusion should introduce new material to seal an argument.

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Each paragraph should have a topic sentence.

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While writing it is a good idea to keep asking yourself: Is this information relevant?

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Evidence is helpful, but not essential to any essay.

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Asking someone else to read my essay to see if they understand it is cheating.

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It is important to write in the first person:

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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At all stages of your writing you should consider your reader.

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Your introduction can be used to get your reader(s) interested.

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

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