Understanding the SESC Writing Formula

David provides formulas for writing academic essays, focusing on the introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs. He explains how to use hooks in introductions, the SESC formula for body paragraphs, and various strategies for conclusions.

What is the main purpose of the introduction paragraph in an academic essay?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To present the thesis

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To list all references

Where should the thesis statement be placed in the introduction paragraph?

• At the beginning

• At the end

• It doesn't matter

• In the middle

Which of the following is NOT a hook mentioned for the introduction paragraph?

• Anecdote

• Statistic

• Example

• Definition

What percentage of the world's inmates are held in American prisons according to the statistics hook example?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 25%

What is the main goal of using a hook in the introduction paragraph?

• To confuse the reader

• To grab the reader's attention

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To list all references

Which hook involves using a real-life story or incident?

• Question

• Statistic

• Anecdote

• Example

What is the formula for body paragraphs in academic essays?

• SESC: State, Explain, Support, Conclude

• SSEC: State, Support, Explain, Conclude

• SSCE: Support, State, Conclude, Explain

• SECS: State, Explain, Conclude, Support

What is the first step in the SESC formula for body paragraphs?

• Explain the topic

• State the topic sentence

• Support the topic

• Conclude the paragraph

What is the purpose of the 'State' step in the SESC formula?

• To introduce the topic

• To ask a question

• To provide evidence

• To conclude the paragraph

What is the main focus of the 'Explain' step in the SESC formula?

• To conclude the paragraph

• To elaborate on the topic sentence

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide a detailed analysis