How to Write and Improve Essay Content

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What is the recommended approach for outlining a longer paper?

List out major points by paragraph

Read the entire paper before outlining

Skip outlining and start writing immediately

Go subsection by subsection (correct)

Why is it important to check the progression of your major points in the outline?

To check for grammatical errors

To ensure the paper is exactly six pages long

To confirm that all arguments are interconnected (correct)

To see if the paper has been copied from other sources

What is a potential issue when writing about the death penalty argument in a paper?

Using too many sources

Repetitiveness of arguments (correct)

Not providing a counterargument

Focusing too much on historical context

How can conducting a post-outline help improve your paper?

Identify repeated points and loopbacks Signup and view all the answers

What might be a consequence of skipping steps in explaining a process in a paper?

Readers will not understand the process fully Signup and view all the answers

What is an indication that points in your paper need rearranging during editing?

They touch on points already covered elsewhere Signup and view all the answers

What should you look out for when checking for repetitiveness in your paper?

Repeated phrases or arguments Signup and view all the answers

When writing about a complex topic, what should you avoid to maintain clarity?

Using technical jargon excessively Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if you repeatedly mention the same point in different sections of your paper?

'Confusing the reader' Signup and view all the answers

'Post-outlining' primarily helps writers in identifying what?

'Repetitive content' Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when deciding how to outline a six-page paper?

Going subsection by subsection for longer papers Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to check for repetitiveness in your paper according to the text?

To ensure a clear and concise argument Signup and view all the answers

During the editing process, what should you do if you notice that you have repeated certain points in your paper?

Move them back to where they belong Signup and view all the answers

How can post-outlining help a writer improve the structure of their paper?

By identifying repeated points Signup and view all the answers

What issue might arise if you skip steps while explaining a process in a paper?

Readers may get lost or confused Signup and view all the answers

When post-outlining, what does it mean if you realize that you've looped back and touched on points already covered?

You may need to move those points back to their original sections Signup and view all the answers

What consequence might occur if you mention the same point repeatedly in different sections of your paper?

Making the paper seem redundant Signup and view all the answers

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