English 1126 checkup #3

In writing an outline, consider whether the topic falls into natural ________________________________.

divisions

In a sense, an essay is only an _______________________________________ paragraph.

expanded

Your _________________ statement tells the main point of your essay and will challenge the reader to say, "Prove it!"

thesis

The two basic stages of writings an essay are ________________________ and writing.

planning

Instead of starting your essay with your thesis statement, start with a __________________________, a _________________________, a _________________________, or an outstanding ______________________________.

question, quotation, definition, fact

It also helps to think of _____________________________ a reader might ask about your topic.

questions

When choosing a topic, pick a subject: that ____________________________________________________________________________. that will ______________________________________________________________________. about which you __________________________________________________________. about which you __________________________________________________________.

interests you, will interest your readers, have some personal knowledge, can find research material

The six steps for planning an essay are: Choose a _____________________________ area. _________________________________ your topic. Write your ________________________________________. Formulate an _____________________________________. Do ______________________________ on your topic. Arrange your ________________________________ in order according to your outline.

subject, narrow, thesis statement, outline, research, note cards

When you do research for your topic, keep _____________________ cards and ________________________ cards.

note, source

Write the Scripture verse Luke 6:36.

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

Is it easier to write about a broad topic or a narrow topic?

narrow topic