Final Review on Lab Contents

Which of the following sentences is an example of a strong thesis statement?

• Social media has no impact on communication styles.
• Many people use social media to connect with friends, while some use it to share photos with others.

• The rise of social media has significantly altered the way we communicate by making interactions more immediate and reducing face-to-face conversations.

• This paper discusses the role of social media in students' learning, interpersonal relationships, and communication styles.

What are the key elements of an effective conclusion for an argumentative essay? (Multiple correct answers)

• Returns to the claim.

• Synthesizes the essay's main ideas.

• Refers to how evidence supported the claim.

• May show the limitations of the evidence.

• Shows the significance of the topic.

Reorder the following elements to make an effective introduction

• Thesis statement

• Outline of main points

• General overview of the subject

• Definition of key words and ideas

True or False?

The main idea of each paragraph connects to the reasons in your thesis statement.

Type T in the box if it is true or F if it is false.

(T or F?) The topic sentence should not be sourced information.

(T or F?) The topic sentence can be a question if it is thought-provoking.

(T or F?) The topic sentence can be in 2-3 sentences as long as it tells the reader what the paragraph is about.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding evidence and analysis.

• The evidence you include in a paragraph proves that your reason is valid.

• The analysis sentence explains the evidence to the reader and tells how it supports the reason.

• The analysis sentence is your original interpretation as it relates to the assignment topic, so it is considered your original contribution to the essay.

• Include only the best, strongest and most relevant evidence

Which of the following statements is correct about a Link-back sentence?

• Tells the reader how you’ve proven your thesis in this paragraph. It should be one or two sentences at most.

• Links back to the thesis. Avoid linking forward to the next point.

• Saves you time when developing the concluding the paragraph.

• Focuses on providing one last piece of detailed evidence to support a specific point.

Select ways to enhance the cohesion of a paragraph.

• Go from old to new ideas.

• Repeat key terms at the beginning of each sentence of the paragraph.

• Use transitional words to guide the reader.

• Follow a Logical Order.

• Use Topic Sentences.