Essay

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

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

What is a topic sentence?

• It is the same as a thesis and contains all of your points.

• It is the first sentence in the essay.

• It is the last sentence of the essay and should contain evidence.

• It begins each body paragraph and each topic sentence explains the point of that paragraph.

What happens to your score if you do not provide an ending paragraph?

• Nothing.

• Your score goes down.

• Your score goes up.

• Your score triples.

How many paragraphs are in an academic essay?

• 7

• 4

• 5

• 3

If three sources are provided, how many sources need to be cited in your essay?

• It depends on the topic.

• 1

• 2

• 3