UEEC10 - IW Intros & Conclusions Review

1. Which of these is NOT a function (job) of an English essay introduction?

• explain conclusions in detail

• 1. introduce the general topic

• 1. provide background which puts the topic into context

• 1. provide an overview of what will be in the essay

1. Which one of these things should NOT be included in an English essay conclusion paragraph?

• a description of the issue

• 1. a link back to the wider context of the issue
     

• 1. a restatement of the overview or outline
     

• 1. A summary of the main ideas in the paragraphs

• 0. a restatement of the author’s position

What's the job of each sentence in this introduction >> 1. Stress is often described as feeling overloaded, wound-up, tense and worried, and occurs when we face a situation, we feel we can’t cope with. 2. While stress is usually referred to as a negative experience, not all stress is bad. 3. Some stress can be helpful, motivating us to get a task finished, or spurring us to perform well. 4. However, if stress is ongoing or the stress response continues over a long period, the effects of stress can impact negatively on our physical and mental health. 5. There are different types of stress, defined by the duration and intensity experienced.

• 2 & 3

• identifies something that the readers do not know

• 1

• defines important term AND introduces a general topic

• 5

• indicates the importance of an issue

• 4

• provides an overview of what will be in the essay

What's the job of each sentence in this conclusion >> 1. Anthropogenic activities and natural processes that alter the Earth’s energy budget are major drivers of climate change. 2. Climate change creates additional stresses on land, exacerbating existing risks to livelihoods, biodiversity, human and ecosystem health, infrastructure, and food systems. Additionally, warmer temperatures will lead to a more vigorous water cycle; this translates into prospects for more severe droughts and/or floods in some places. 3. The effects of climate change are being felt globally and the need to respond is urgent. 4. To reduce uncertainties of climate change, further work is needed in enhancing climate models, improving data collection, and implementing comprehensive mitigation and adaptation strategies to safeguard the planet's future.

• 1

• a link back to the wider context of the issue

• 4

• restate the overview/outline

• 3

• restate the author’s position
  

• 2

• a summary of the main ideas in the paragraphs

Choose the 3 terms that are likely to be defined in an introduction paragraph?

• 1. anthropogenic

• pollution

• 1. thermal expansion

• 1. mechanical advantage

Order the following in a basic introduction paragraph format:

• more specific

• most specific

• overview/outline

• author's position

• general topic sentence

Which is NOT a form of link to the wider context of a conclusion paragraph? (e.g. the final sentence)

• a suggestion or recommendation

• a warning

• an implication

• a benefit of doing something

• a cause/effect

What type of link back does this sentence represent? >> If we do not take immediate action to reduce carbon emissions, we will face catastrophic consequences, including more frequent natural disasters and irreversible damage to our ecosystems.

• a suggestion or recommendation

• a warning

• an implication

• a benefit of doing something

What type of link back does this sentence represent? >> The continued increase in severe weather events suggests that our current environmental policies may not be sufficient to protect future generations.

• a suggestion or recommendation

• a warning

• an implication

• a benefit of doing something

What type of link back does this sentence represent? >> By transitioning to a green economy, we not only combat climate change but also create new job opportunities and stimulate economic growth.

• a suggestion or recommendation

• a warning

• an implication

• a benefit of doing something