9 Questions
When should you write your introduction and conclusion?
After writing the body of the essay
What should body paragraphs in an essay be like?
Compelling adventures
What are some questions you should ask yourself when writing and revising an argumentative essay?
Who are my readers and what do they believe?
What was the author's biggest obstacle to success in college?
Not being used to studying effectively
What happened when the author failed the first test in college?
They got a tutor who helped with homework and studying
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To provide a specific focus for an essay and organize the discussion in the body
What is 'backward design' in education?
A method of planning a semester that leads from skill to skill
What is the purpose of organizing an essay in a goal-oriented way, according to the text?
To mentally walk the readers to the desired conclusion
What question should a writer ask when deciding when to introduce the solution they want their readers to support?
When will my readers be ready to hear about the solution?
Study Notes
Overcoming Obstacles to Success in College
- The author's biggest obstacle to success in college was not being used to studying effectively.
- In high school, the author was able to complete work during class and didn't have much homework.
- College was a rude awakening, as the author didn't have as much time during class to finish homework, and procrastinated until the last minute.
- The author failed the first test, but then got a tutor who helped with homework and studying, resulting in a B on the second test.
- Lack of responsibility was another obstacle the author faced in college, having relied on teachers and parents in high school to remind them of assignments and missed classes.
- The author overslept and missed a quiz in psychology class, not realizing that college policies were different from high school.
- College treated the author as an adult, which was something they weren't used to, and required taking responsibility for their own success or failure.
- The author is still working on taking responsibility, but has improved.
- A thesis statement is necessary to provide a specific focus for an essay and organize the discussion in the body.
- A thesis statement summarizes the entire essay and tells the reader the point the author wants to make.
- The thesis statement is like a signpost that signals the essay's destination.
- The thesis statement should be formed before organizing the essay, but may need revision as the essay develops.
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