15 questions
Introductions should make up between 5 - 10% of an essay.
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A conclusion should introduce new material to seal an argument.
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Each paragraph should have a topic sentence.
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While writing it is a good idea to keep asking yourself: Is this information relevant?
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Evidence is helpful, but not essential to any essay.
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Asking someone else to read my essay to see if they understand it is cheating.
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It is important to write in the first person:
I think that...,
I will now talk about...,
I hope that...
It seems to me....
I have now come to the conclusion that....
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At all stages of your writing you should consider your reader.
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Your introduction can be used to get your reader(s) interested.
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You must always write your introduction first and stick closely to it.
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The main body of the essay should contain well-developed arguments.
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The main body should rely on the reader to make connections to the topic.
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The conclusion should gather together the threads in the main body to present a comprehensive picture of the issues.
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The conclusion should restate the arguments and topic sentences of the main body.
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Your conclusion should add something new to the argument.
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