Essay Expectations

A person's race should not matter (King). The previous statement is an example of which type of evidence?

• Summary

• Direct Quote

• Paraphrase

• Essay

"I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character" (King). The previous statement is an example of which type of evidence?

• Paraphrase

• Summary

• Direct Quote

• Conclusion

True or false? A relevant, correctly capitalized and centered title IS an essay expectation and requirement.

• True

• False

What type of ending should an essay conclusion have? It should leave the reader thinking about...

• how the topic applies to him/her, and/or future possibilities

• how s/he will never get that time back

• what a genius the writer is

• $$ Make bank by publishing! $$$

True or False. Are the citations in this paragraph correct?

Due to the U.S. nursing shortage, government officials have recommended bringing in trained nurses from Mexico and Canada (Jones, 2011). Such an action would likely improve nurse-to-patient ratios and patient outcomes (Jones, 2011). However, healthcare premiums would increase substantially in order to accommodate the recruiting and relocating costs.

• True

• False

What are the two paragraphs where you should put your thesis?

• Introduction and Body Paragraph #1

• Introduction and Conclusion

• Body Paragraph #1 & #2

• You only need to state it once.

Why is the thesis statement such an important element of any essay?

• The thesis is generally the first sentence of the introductory paragraph, and sets the framework for the entire essay.

• The thesis identifies the writer's argument and particular take on the subject of the essay.

• The thesis allows readers to understand how the author reached their opinion.

• The thesis is mentioned in each paragraph to provide a logical body for the essay.

One should focus on _____ during the outlining process.

• brainstorming possible discussion points

• sentence structure, quality of ideas and logical order

• the content of the opening and closing paragraphs

• creating a thesis statement clearly presenting one's position on the topic

Why should a writer create an outline for his or her paper?

• A. To keep from writing ideas in a disorganized manner

• B. To keep from getting writer's block or not knowing where to start the paper

• Neither A nor B is correct.

• Both A and B are correct.

Which of the following would be a good source for a research paper?

• Google

• Wikipedia

• Consulting friends and family

• Library catalog