Academic Writing Structure

How many paragraphs is a basic academic essay expected to have?

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 52

True or False? When a student is more comfortable with essay structure, his or her essays may be more than five paragraphs.

• True
• False

What is the first component of an essay introduction?

• Background
• Thesis
• Hook
• Topic Sentence

Where should you share the thesis (claim) for the first time in an essay?

• At the beginning of the essay
• At the end of the introduction
• In your first body paragraph
• In your conclusion

What is the purpose of topic sentences (located in body paragraphs)?

• to tell what the essay is about
• to tell what the paragraph is about
• to ask important questions of the reader
• to make the author sound smart

Which of the following is necessary and expected in each body paragraph of an academic essay? 

• rephrased thesis
• a concluding sentence
• evidence
• first person pronouns

What are the two paragraphs where you should put your thesis?

• Introduction and Body Paragraph #1
• Introduction and Conclusion
• Body Paragraph #1 & #2
• You only need to state it once.

Typically, what should you do in your conclusion after you restate the thesis?

• Summarize every detail of your whole essay
• Summarize your major points
• Demand the reader agree with you
• Leave your reader thinking

"I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character" (King). The previous statement is an example of which type of evidence?

• paraphrase
• direct quote
• summary

One day, judging people on their looks will not tolerated; rather, opinions will be based solely on people's actions (King). The previous statement is an example of which type of evidence?

• paraphrase
• direct quote
• summary