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What is a common mistake that students make in persuasive papers?
What is a common mistake that students make in persuasive papers?
- Using the wrong approach in the paragraph
- Devoting a paragraph to simply describing the issue with no actual argumentation (correct)
- Including too many supporting details or examples
- Failing to edit out irrelevant information
What is suggested to solve the problem of irrelevant details in a paragraph?
What is suggested to solve the problem of irrelevant details in a paragraph?
- Edit out any information that's not central to the main point (correct)
- Add more irrelevant details for clarification
- Include all information to provide a comprehensive view
- Change the main point of the paragraph
What might be the issue if a paragraph fails to make an argument about a topic?
What might be the issue if a paragraph fails to make an argument about a topic?
- Haven't used the right approach in the paragraph (correct)
- Included too many persuasive statements
- Used irrelevant examples
- Added too many supporting details
What is advised if the descriptive information in a paragraph doesn't provide good support for arguments?
What is advised if the descriptive information in a paragraph doesn't provide good support for arguments?
What is a possible solution if a paragraph lacks explicit arguments?
What is a possible solution if a paragraph lacks explicit arguments?
What mistake did the author make in the essay exam?
What mistake did the author make in the essay exam?
What does the author advise for a timed essay exam?
What does the author advise for a timed essay exam?
Why does the author mention 'disconnected facts' in relation to essay prompts?
Why does the author mention 'disconnected facts' in relation to essay prompts?
What is the author's view on writing random facts in response to a prompt?
What is the author's view on writing random facts in response to a prompt?
What is the author's main advice for handling essay prompts?
What is the author's main advice for handling essay prompts?
What is the recommended first step when responding to an essay prompt?
What is the recommended first step when responding to an essay prompt?
What is the purpose of developing a one-sentence response that aligns with the approach called for by the prompt?
What is the purpose of developing a one-sentence response that aligns with the approach called for by the prompt?
What should be done if paragraphs have gone off track in relation to the one-sentence response and major outline points?
What should be done if paragraphs have gone off track in relation to the one-sentence response and major outline points?
What is a crucial consideration for timed essay exams?
What is a crucial consideration for timed essay exams?
How should the approach to constructing an argument or evaluating specific statements be reflected in the essay?
How should the approach to constructing an argument or evaluating specific statements be reflected in the essay?
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Study Notes
Essay Writing Strategies: Staying on Track with the Prompt
- When responding to an essay prompt, first identify the key terms to understand the approach required.
- Essay prompts may be nuanced, requiring analysis, description, comparison, or argument construction based on specific source material.
- Develop a one-sentence response that aligns with the approach called for by the prompt, ensuring it echoes the key terms.
- This one-sentence response can also serve as the basis for the thesis of the paper.
- Sketch out an outline of major points to concentrate on expressing main points effectively within a well-organized structure.
- Having a plan and sticking to it can help in staying on track with the main ideas of the paper.
- If straying off point, assess the paragraph, determine the problem, and ensure it aligns with the one-sentence response and major outline points.
- For timed essay exams, it's essential to maintain focus and quickly revise already-written paragraphs if they have gone off track.
- In handwritten exams, writing on every other line can provide space for crossing out and rewriting if needed.
- The goal when straying off course is to rein oneself back in and answer the prompt as fully as possible.
- The approach to constructing an argument or evaluating specific statements should be reflected in the thesis and major outline points.
- Whether it's a timed exam or a long-term assignment, it's crucial to respond directly to the essay prompt and ensure that the essay stays on track with the main response.
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