Part 6 Essay Basics, Development, Common Problems Chapter Seventeen Essay Basics and Development...

Part 6 Essay Basics, Development, Common ProblemsChapter Seventeen Essay Basics and Development

PowerPoint by Joanna Chrzanowski, Ph.D.Jefferson Community College

Pathways by Kathleen McWhorter

Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

In this chapter you will learn how to:Structure an effective essay

Select a topic and plan an essay

Write an effective thesis statement

Chapter Seventeen Essay Basics and Development


GOAL 1

GOAL 2

GOAL 3

In this chapter you will learn how to:Locate specific, relevant evidence to support your thesis

Use transitions to clearly relate ideas

Write effective titles, introductions, and conclusions

Analyze essay questions and plan answers



GOAL 4

GOAL 5

GOAL 6

GOAL 7

Structure an effective essay


GOAL 1

AN OVERVIEW OF THE ESSAY

Structure an effective essay


GOAL 1

THE STRUCTURE OF AN ESSAY

Because an essay is usually at least three or more paragraphs long, it needs the following parts:

• Introduction to provide focus, necessary background, and thesis• Body paragraphs to support and develop the thesis• Conclusion to draw ideas together and bring the essay at an end

PLANNING YOUR ESSAY

Select a topic and plan an essay


GOAL 2

WRITING STRONG THESIS STATEMENTS



GOAL 3

Grouping Your Ideas to Discover a Thesis Statement

To write and essay on effects of technology on modern life, brainstorming may result in the following list, categories and thesis:




GOAL 3

How to Group Ideas




GOAL 3

Guidelines for Writing Thesis Statements

SUPPORTING YOUR THESIS WITH SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE

Locate specific, relevant evidence to support your thesis


GOAL 4

Guidelines for Selecting Evidence

MAKING CONNECTIONS AMONG YOUR IDEAS CLEAR

Use transitions to clearly connect ideas


GOAL 5

Use Transitional Words and Phrases;Write Transitional Sentences;Repeat Key Words

WRITING THE INTRODUCTION, CONCLUSION, AND TITLE



GOAL 6




GOAL 6

Writing the Introduction




GOAL 6




GOAL 6

Writing the Conclusion




GOAL 6

Selecting a Title

WRITING ESSAY-EXAM ANSWERS

Analyze essay questions and plan answers


GOAL 7

Let’s review!Assess your comprehension of the key concepts described in the chapter.



a. supports the thesis statement.b. should attract the reader’s attention, perhaps give some

background information, and present the thesis.c. draws ideas together for a conclusion.d. has numerous details to support the thesis.

1. The structure of an essay models the organization of a paragraph. The introduction of the essay


a. supports the thesis statement.b. should attract the reader’s attention, perhaps give some

background information, and present the thesis.c. draws ideas together for a conclusion.d. has numerous details to support the thesis.

1. The structure of an essay models the organization of a paragraph. The introduction of the essay


a. be specific and well-focused.b. be short and to the point.c. contain figurative language to give it creativity.d. be organized around a least/most arrangement.

2. A thesis statement for a descriptive paragraph should


a. be specific and well-focused.b. be short and to the point.c. contain figurative language to give it creativity.d. be organized around a least/most arrangement.

2. A thesis statement for a descriptive paragraph should


a. look for ideas which can be grouped into categories.b. group ideas chronologically.c. use freewriting, brainstorming, and branching.d. all of the above.

3. When generating ideas for a thesis statement, it is best to


a. look for ideas which can be grouped into categories.b. group ideas chronologically.c. use freewriting, brainstorming, and branching.d. all of the above.

3. When generating ideas for a thesis statement, it is best to


a. Gasoline is expensive in this day and age.b. A good cover letter has no grammar errors.c. Advertising is written for audiences young and old.d. Businesses lose money due to competition, worker

attrition, and inefficiency.

4. The most effective thesis statement from these choices is


a. Gasoline is expensive in this day and age.b. A good cover letter has no grammar errors.c. Advertising is written for audiences young and old.d. Businesses lose money due to competition, worker

attrition, and inefficiency.

4. The most effective thesis statement from these choices is


a. “Is my thesis statement written so that parallelism is apparent?”

b. “Does my thesis statement use the passive voice?”c. “Is my thesis statement too broad or too narrow?”d. “Does my thesis statement contain interesting language,

such as slang?”

5. When revising your thesis statement, you should ask


a. “Is my thesis statement written so that parallelism is apparent?”

b. “Does my thesis statement use the passive voice?”c. “Is my thesis statement too broad or too narrow?”d. “Does my thesis statement contain interesting language,

such as slang?”

5. When revising your thesis statement, you should ask


a. You need a lot of clothes when you go kayaking in January.

b. Reading well is a necessary skill for academic and professional success.

c. The incidents in the book, Marley and Me, would discourage a person from getting a yellow Lab.

d. There are a number of types of wedding ceremonies.

6. The following thesis statement is too general:


a. You need a lot of clothes when you go kayaking in January.

b. Reading well is a necessary skill for academic and professional success.

c. The incidents in the book, Marley and Me, would discourage a person from getting a yellow Lab.

d. There are a number of types of wedding ceremonies.

6. The following thesis statement is too general:


a. be sure your evidence is relevant and specific.b. be sure your evidence is accurate and up to date.c. be sure that your sources are credible.d. all of the above.

7. When selecting evidence to support a thesis, you should


a. be sure your evidence is relevant and specific.b. be sure your evidence is accurate and up to date.c. be sure that your sources are credible.d. all of the above.

7. When selecting evidence to support a thesis, you should


a. is not necessary between paragraphs.b. is usually the first sentence in the paragraph.c. adds little to the thesis statement.d. shows a change in direction in a spatial arrangement.

8. A transitional sentence


a. is not necessary between paragraphs.b. is usually the first sentence in the paragraph.c. adds little to the thesis statement.d. shows a change in direction in a spatial arrangement.

8. A transitional sentence


a. start out with the thesis statement.b. present both sides of an argument.c. begin with an anecdote.d. all of the above.

9. In the introduction, one effective way to interest your reader is to


a. start out with the thesis statement.b. present both sides of an argument.c. begin with an anecdote.d. all of the above.

9. In the introduction, one effective way to interest your reader is to


a. use key words from the thesis statement.b. use one of your transition statements.c. go with the first title that pops into your mind.d. go with the title from the assignment

10. When you select a title for your essay,


a. use key words from the thesis statement.b. use one of your transition statements.c. go with the first title that pops into your mind.d. go with the title from the assignment

10. When you select a title for your essay,


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