Writing Strategies for Academic and Professional Texts

What is the purpose of writing an academic essay?

• To inform and persuade the audience

• To entertain the audience

• To confuse the audience

• To criticize the audience

What does the introduction of an essay provide?

• Clear idea of the focus and aim of the text

• Background information about the writer

• Detailed analysis of the topic

• Personal opinions of the writer

Which part of the essay is where the arguments and ideas are developed?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body

• Thesis statement

What should the conclusion of an essay contain?

• New facts and ideas

• Background information about the topic

• Summary of the main arguments

• Personal opinions of the writer

What is the three-part essay structure composed of?

• Introduction, body, and conclusion

• Background, analysis, and conclusion

• Thesis statement, arguments, and conclusion

• Introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion

What is the purpose of brainstorming ideas?

• To identify important information

• To confuse the writer

• To copy ideas from others

• To avoid writing an essay

What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To establish expectations and present the writer's viewpoint

• To provide background information

• To summarize the main arguments

• To confuse the readers

Why is an outline important in essay writing?

• To organize ideas and save time

• To make the essay longer

• To limit creativity

• To confuse the writer

What does revising an essay involve?

• Reviewing content, grammar, and mechanics

• Copying information from other sources

• Ignoring feedback from others

• Adding new facts and ideas

What is the purpose of reading the essay after writing it?

• To review content, grammar, and mechanics

• To plagiarize from other sources

• To confuse the writer

• To avoid revising the essay