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EAP1 Research Essay Revision

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  • 'You need to talk about the future of your invention at the end of your essay'. True or false.
    True - This is part of the criteria. Try to give an interesting and thoughtful prediction.
  • 'You should try to use only key words in your outline.' True or false.
    True - Try to only have the key information you need. This will help make your plan easier to understand.
  • The second section of the research essay is?
    History
  • What is the fifth (and final) section of the research essay?
    References
  • "How was the invention created?" - This question would likely be in which section of your research essay?
    History
  • The third section of the research essay is?
    Current Use / Impact
  • 'Each section was only one paragraph in the example essay'. True or false.
    False - Some sections were multiple paragraphs.
  • 'The background should include the inventor's name.' True or false.
    False - The background can focus on general information on the invention. Talk about the inventor in the history section.
  • "How popular is the invention now?" - This question would likely be in which section of your research essay?
    Current Use
  • What is the fourth section of the research essay?
    Conclusion
  • 'You should include your opinion throughout your research essay.' True or false.
    False - Your essay should focus on facts about your invention. You can use your opinion only for predicting the future at the end.
  • 'A reference list needs to be in order of year.' True or false.
    False - It should be alphabetical (from the author's family name / organisation name)
  • 'It is better to use recent sources in your research.' True or false.
    True - Especially for your 'Current Use' section, you want to make sure the information you use is not from an old web page.
  • "What did society do before the invention?" - This question would likely be in which section of your research essay?
    History
  • The first section of the research essay is?
    Background
  • What does 'impact' mean?
    'Impact' is how something affects something else. Try to think about how your invention impacts the society and our environment positively and negatively.
  • "Will the future impacts from this invention be good or bad?" - This question would likely be in which section of your research essay?
    Conclusion
  • "What is the invention used for?" - This question would likely be in which section of your research essay?
    Background
  • What does 'originate' mean?
    'Originate' is where something started. For example, ramen noodles originated in Japan.