How to Draft

The video tutorial guides viewers through the process of drafting a research essay. It emphasizes the importance of gathering materials before starting, structuring the draft with an introduction, body, and conclusion, and using MLA-style citations. The tutorial also covers creating cohesion between ideas, proofreading for errors, and compiling a work-cited page. Finally, it highlights the key elements of a completed draft and encourages self-appreciation for completing the task.

What is the first step in the drafting process of a research essay?

• Proofreading for errors

• Writing the conclusion

• Gathering your outline, notes, and research

• Creating the work-cited page

Why is it important to use MLA style for citations in your draft?

• To make the essay look longer

• To avoid writing a conclusion

• To ensure citations support your thesis

• To confuse the reader

What should you do once your original ideas and citations are complete?

• Ignore the citations

• Start a new essay

• Create cohesion between ideas

• Submit the draft

What is the purpose of the MLA work-cited page?

• To introduce new ideas

• To summarize the essay

• To replace the introduction

• To list all sources cited in the essay

Which of the following is NOT a required element of a completed draft?

• A conclusion summarizing main points

• A list of unrelated citations

• A minimum of three body paragraphs

• A well-written introduction