ENG 101 Chapter 3

The second step of writing an effective essay involves formulating a clearly stated thesis

False

Which of these is NOT a common mistake writers make when sculpting a thesis

Writing a thesis that is too argumentative

A good thesis statement tells readers an essay's topic and also presents the ___

author's claim

The first step of effective writing involves ___

discovering what point you want to make and writing it as a single sentence

A good essay should have at least ___ supporting points, developed in ___ separate paragraphs

three

Common Mistakes Writers Make when Sculpting a Thesis

- Simply announcing the subject rather than making a claim - Writing a thesis that is too broad - Writing a thesis that is too narrow

The use of specific details helps to ___

- excite the reader's interest - explain a writer's point - avoid vague generalities

A thesis statement ___

- is the main idea or point in an essay - appears in the introductory paragraph - is developed in the supporting paragraphs

An informal outline may be helpful in determining which points will adequately support your thesis

True

Clustering is an effective strategy for limiting your topic and focusing on your thesis

True

The point of an essay is to communicate a single main idea to readers

True