Essay Writing

The most important sentence in your essay is the _____.

• last sentence

• first sentence

• thesis sentence

• counterclaim

How many points do you make in an essay?

• 1

• 3

• 2

• as many as you want

The counterclaim is placed at the beginning of the _____.

• last paragraph

• second paragraph

• first paragraph

• fourth paragraph

As you read through sources for an essay, you highlight ________.

• anything that sounds interesting

• sentences that match your opinion

• only the first sentence of each paragraph

• everything because you might need all of the information

The minimum number of total highlights from ALL sources is:

• 2

• 10

• 4

• 6

When is it acceptable to use "I" in an academic essay?

• Whenever it feels right

• Only in the introduction

• It depends on the topic.

• Never

Which of the following is a good transition for the third paragraph (your second point)?

• In the end,

• In addition,

• On the other hand,

• Finally,

Which of the following is a good transition for the beginning of the fourth paragraph IN AN argumentative essay? (This is where you place your counterclaim if the essay is argumentative.)

• Although some people believe

• Finally,

• In the final analysis,

• Another

Which one of these is a good transition to begin your fourth paragraph IN AN informative essay? (This is your last reason.)

• In the final analysis,

• Finally,

• In addition,

• To begin,

When should you cite your sources?

• Never. It's not important.

• At the end of the essay

• Every time you insert evidence

• Only in the first paragraph