Topic 5 Quiz
Why is a rubric important?
A rubric is important because it allows you to know exactly what is required for a particular assignment.
What are some strategies for organizing information?
Alphabetical, Hierarchical, Chronological, and Categorical/Conceptual.
Where should a thesis statement appear in your essay?
At the end of the introduction paragraph.
What are the first, second, and third person point of views?
First person describes a person experience or opinion. Second person describes something about YOU Third person describes an outside POV.
How do in-text citations relate to the reference page?
In-text citations relate to the reference page by providing the authors name, date, and page number.
What is the order of a five-paragraph essay?
Introduction, Body paragraphs (3), and Conclusion.
Why is a thesis statement important?
It is important because it gets the reader ready for what the body paragraphs will be discussing.
Where is an assignment rubric located?
It is located in Loud Cloud, above the area where the assignment is submitted.
What are subtopics?
Subtopics are smaller topics that are discussed in each body paragraph.
What is a topic sentence?
The first sentence in a paragraph that describes what the reader is going to read.
What are the parts to a thesis statement?
The parts to a thesis statement are the subject, opinion, and reasons.
Which is point of view is most appropriate for academic writing?
Third person.
What are transitions in an essay?
Transitions are words or phrases that help the reader to move along from one component of the paper to the next.
What is a thesis statement?
the sentence that states the main idea of a writing assignment and helps control the ideas within the paper.