Master the Art of Writing Powerful Essay Introductions

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Which of the following is NOT included in the introductory paragraph of a five-paragraph essay?

Supporting sentences (correct)
Thesis statement
Background information
Title, author, and genre of a text

How many main supporting points should be included in the thesis statement of a five-paragraph essay?

Three (correct)
One
Two
Four

What should the topic sentence of a body paragraph do?

Provide specific details and examples
Introduce the main idea of the paragraph (correct)
Present background information
Summarize the thesis statement

How many sentences should a well-developed paragraph generally have?

Five to eight (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does paragraph unity mean?

Ensuring all ideas in a paragraph relate to a single main idea (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the major components of a research paper written using American Psychological Association (APA) style?

The major components of a research paper written using APA style include the title page, abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, and references. Signup and view all the answers

What are the major formatting styles used in academic texts?

The major formatting styles used in academic texts include AMA (American Medical Association), APA (American Psychological Association), Chicago, and Turabian. Signup and view all the answers

What is APA style?

APA style is the documentation and formatting style followed by the American Psychological Association. Signup and view all the answers

What is MLA style?

MLA style is the documentation and formatting style followed by the Modern Language Association. Signup and view all the answers

What are the purposes of APA and MLA styles?

APA style is used for education, psychology, and the social sciences, while MLA style is used for humanities and liberal arts subjects. Signup and view all the answers