1. Part 6 Essay Basics, Development, Common Problems Chapter Seventeen Essay Basics and Development PowerPoint by Joanna Chrzanowski, Ph.D. Jefferson Community College Pathways by Kathleen McWhorter Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

2. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 1 GOAL 2 GOAL 3

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 Chapter Seventeen Essay Basics and Development Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 4 GOAL 5 GOAL 6 GOAL 7

4. Structure an effective essay Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 1 AN OVERVIEW OF THE ESSAY

5. Structure an effective essay Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 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

6. PLANNING YOUR ESSAY Select a topic and plan an essay Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 2

7. WRITING STRONG THESIS STATEMENTS Write an effective thesis statement Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 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:

8. WRITING STRONG THESIS STATEMENTS Write an effective thesis statement Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 3 How to Group Ideas

9. WRITING STRONG THESIS STATEMENTS Write an effective thesis statement Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 3 Guidelines for Writing Thesis Statements

10. SUPPORTING YOUR THESIS WITH SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE Locate specific, relevant evidence to support your thesis Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 4 Guidelines for Selecting Evidence

11. MAKING CONNECTIONS AMONG YOUR IDEAS CLEAR Use transitions to clearly connect ideas Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 5 Use Transitional Words and Phrases; Write Transitional Sentences; Repeat Key Words

12. WRITING THE INTRODUCTION, CONCLUSION, AND TITLE Write effective titles, introductions, and conclusions Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 6

13. WRITING THE INTRODUCTION, CONCLUSION, AND TITLE Write effective titles, introductions, and conclusions Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 6 Writing the Introduction

14. WRITING THE INTRODUCTION, CONCLUSION, AND TITLE Write effective titles, introductions, and conclusions Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 6

15. WRITING THE INTRODUCTION, CONCLUSION, AND TITLE Write effective titles, introductions, and conclusions Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 6 Writing the Conclusion

16. WRITING THE INTRODUCTION, CONCLUSION, AND TITLE Write effective titles, introductions, and conclusions Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 6 Selecting a Title

17. WRITING ESSAY-EXAM ANSWERS Analyze essay questions and plan answers Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. GOAL 7

18. Let’s review! Assess your comprehension of the key concepts described in the chapter. Chapter Seventeen Essay Basics and Development Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

19. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

20. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

21. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

22. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

23. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

24. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

25. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

26. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

27. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

28. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

29. 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: Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

30. 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: Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

31. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

32. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

33. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

34. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

35. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

36. 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 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

37. 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, Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.

38. 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, Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.