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  • True or false: Information does not have to be followed with citations.
    False.
  • In the conclusion, you should add new information. True or False
    False
  • What goes at the top of an essay?
    A title.
  • True or false: The conclusion just restates what was said in the introduction.
    False.
  • in the last part of the introduction you should explain the structure of your essay to the reader. We call this...
    Signposting
  • One useful way to show that your essay question is important or interesting is...
    To show that academics disagree about the answer to the question.
  • How many sentences should a body paragraph have?
    7-11 sentences.
  • What should you do before submitting a paper?
    Proofread it.
  • In the thesis statement you should...
    Tell the reader clearly and directly what your answer to the essay question will be.
  • Are these words acceptable in essays? Why or why not? - Sad, good, stuff, things, best
    Too weak and general.
  • What are the paragraph types of an essay?
    Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion.
  • Fill the gaps. In the conclusion you should _________ the main points of the essay, in ________ ______
    summarise, different words
  • What is the last sentence of the conclusion called?
    The clincher.
  • Fill the gaps. In the conclusion you should make a final _________ - often saying why the topic is _________ or making recommendations for practice or future research
    statement, important
  • The three parts of an introduction.
    Hook/opening sentence, transition sentences, thesis statement.
  • Where does the thesis statement go?
    At the end of the introduction.
  • What domains are reliable for doing research?
    .edu and .org
  • A background statement is...
    A general statement,to introduce the topic of your essay to interest the reader.