Review Writing

True or False: There is a difference between the thesis statement and the topic sentence.

• True

• False

If the author's last name is used in the sentence, then you ______ need it in the parentheses (for an in-text citation). 

• do

• don't

After a paragraph provides support and evidence for a claim in its topic sentence...

• next comes analysis of the evidence

• next comes the conclusion

• next comes more examples

• next comes counterarguments

Each sentence after the topic sentence...

• explains another topic.

• restates the thesis.

• works to support and prove the idea of the topic sentence.

Why is it important to include the counterargument in your essay?

• the reader will convince you

• it helps prove your claim by proving the opposite side of the argument is weak

• it helps your essay be longer

• You can show the reader that the other side is also right

What punctuation do you use to insert the in text citation? 

• parenthesis ()

• quotation marks " " 

• underlining __

• none 

The following can help a paragraph flow and become more high level

• slang words

• improperly used transition words and phrases

• inventive and informal spelling

• properly used transition words and phrases

What is the primary purpose of a review?

• To summarize the content

• To provide a critical evaluation

• To entertain the reader

• To list the main points

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a review?

• A summary of the content

• The reviewer's personal opinion

• A detailed biography of the author

• An evaluation of the work's effectiveness

In review writing, what does the term 'bias' refer to?

• A fair and balanced perspective

• An unfair preference or prejudice

• A detailed analysis

• A summary of the main points