H1 Essay Writing and Citation Skills

What information should be included in a works cited page?

• Author's name, title of the work, publication date, page numbers, URL

• Author's name, title of the work, publication date, publisher, URL

• Author's name, title of the work, publication date, journal name, URL

• Author's name, title of the work, publication date, ISBN, URL

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Discuss the role of topic sentences in essay paragraphs.

• Topic sentences summarize the entire essay

• Topic sentences are unnecessary in paragraphs

• Topic sentences introduce the main idea of the paragraph and provide a clear focus for the reader.

• Topic sentences confuse the reader

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Describe the components of a well-developed body paragraph in an essay.

• Hook, transition, summary

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Thesis statement, evidence, analysis

• Topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

• To repeat the introduction word for word

• To introduce new ideas not discussed in the essay

• To summarize main points, restate thesis, and leave an impression.

• To confuse the reader with contradictory information

Discuss the significance of using credible sources in academic writing.

• Including personal opinions without evidence is crucial in academic writing.

• Using unreliable sources enhances the quality of academic writing.

• Citing fake news websites is acceptable in academic writing.

• Credible sources are important in academic writing to add credibility, reliability, and authority to the information presented.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Explain the concept of plagiarism and how to avoid it.

• Plagiarism is encouraged in academic writing.

• Using someone else's work without acknowledgment is not considered plagiarism.

• Plagiarism is using someone else's work without proper acknowledgment. To avoid it, cite sources, paraphrase, use quotation marks, and utilize plagiarism detection tools.

• To avoid plagiarism, always copy and paste from online sources.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What are some common signal phrases used in in-text citations?

• According to, As stated by, In the words of, Smith argues that, Jones claims

• In the opinion of

• Smith believes that

• Jones argues

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph
• anywhere in the essay
• last paragraph
• the first sentence of every paragraph

Which sentence would be the better thesis statement for the introductory paragraph of an essay?

• There is no question that cell phones have changed our lives in a very big way.

• While cell phones provide freedom and mobility, they can also become a leash, compelling users to answer them anywhere and at any time.

How can an introduction paragraph effectively grab the reader's attention?

• By restating the conclusion

• By presenting a relevant quote, question, or fact

• By summarizing the body paragraphs

• By listing the references