m3.w8.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

to include what the paper contains

Why can it be helpful to include the introductory and concluding paragraphs in your outline?

to make it part of the thinking process for your paper

You should always _______ your ideas so you don't forget them.

write down

If you have a large assignment, you should ______________.

break it down into steps

Once you have read the instructions for an assignment, you should ______________________.

check for a grading rubric

Creating a _______ can help you stay organized during the writing process.

checklist

What should you do with a subtopic for which you can find little to no information?

eliminate it

A good rule of thumb for using quotes in a paper is to use no more than one quote per ________.

paragraph

When choosing a topic on a subject you are not familiar with, you should do which of the following?

quick internet search

What is the most important, and hardest, step in the writing process?

research

You should use which of the following to help guide your research?

subtopics

In a paper outline, each subtopic should have a heading which of these listed? [choose all that may apply]

supporting ideas evidence

The best place to start in any academic writing is ______________________.

the instructions

Rubrics are important tools used to ______ your work.

assess

If you have the opportunity to pick a topic within a subject area, be sure to

address the type of writing you need to do. look at instructions carefully.