Writing an Outline

What is the name of the first paragraph of an essay?

• Introduction paragraph

• Intermittent paragraph

• Interlude paragraph

• First paragraph

Where is the thesis statement located in the introduction paragraph?

• The first sentence

• Somewhere in the middle

• The last sentence

• It exists in my mind

A thesis statement contains the topic, angle and controlling idea.

• True

• False

In the main body paragraph, I need to write the citation for my sources.

• True

• False

The main body paragraph does not have a structure. I can write whatever I want.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

That's right! There is a structure in a body paragraph.

Topic sentence

Supporting sentences

OR

Main idea

Supporting details

I can add citations in the conclusion paragraph.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

There should be no more new ideas introduced in the conclusion paragraph. It is used to restate thesis statement, summarize the ideas in the main body and present writer's academic comment.

Which of the following is NOT an "academic comment"?

• Opinion

• Recommendation

• Further research

• Past discoveries

In Writing Project 1, the outline consists of one Introduction, one Main Body and one Conclusion paragraph.

• True

• False

The outline describes, in short notes, what I want to write in each paragraph of my essay.

• True

• False

I write complete sentences in my outline.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You write bullet points and short notes in your outline. No sentences needed. It is just a draft.