Expository Essays

What is another name for an Expository essay?

• Narrative essay

• Argumentative essay

• Persuasive essay

• Explanation essay

How many paragraphs long will the expository essay be?

• 5 paragraphs

• 3 paragraphs

• 4 paragraphs

• 6 paragraphs

In what person/perspective should the essay be written?

• 2nd person (you, your)

• Any person is acceptable

• 1st person (I, me, we)

• 3rd person (they, he/she, one)

What type of source must be used for the research that must be included in the expository essay?

• Personal blogs

• Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

• General websites

• Social media posts

What is not included in the expository essay?

• APA citations

• Thesis statement

• Paraphrased research

• Personal opinions

What is the purpose of an expository essay?

• To tell a personal story and relate the topic to life

• To persuade the reader of a particular viewpoint

• To explain or inform about a topic using factual peer-reviewed research

• To describe a person, place, or thing in detail

What is a key feature of the introduction paragraph in an essay?

• It should end with the thesis statement.

• It should contain the most detailed evidence.

• It should summarize the conclusion.

• It should list all the sources used.

The research in the expository essay will be...

• Paraphrased (with the APA in-text citation and matching reference on the reference page)

• Optional. Research is not required for an expository essay

• Direct Quotes

• Cut and pasted from the source

For the expository essay current peer-reviewed journal articles will be used. Current for UNV-104 is...

• Published within the last 10 years

• Published within the last 5 years

• Published within the last 100 years

• Published within the last 15 years

The research used in the expository essay must be correctly APA cited and referenced. Correctly paraphrasing research, citing, and referencing...

• Gives credit to the original author of the research and avoids plagiarizing

• Is not necessary

• Is optional

• Is only required for Graduate courses