essays

Exam Study Guide

Terms, Concepts, and Format

Being Literate / Literacy

Thesis Statement / Topic Sentence(s)

Academic Writing

Summarize

Paraphrase

Quote / Quotation

Framing Quotations / Quotation Sandwich

Three Ways to Respond

Planting a Naysayer

So What? Who Cares?

Connecting the Parts

Metacommentary

Cite / Citation

MLA / APA (general format, requirements, and differences)

Outline Prompts (select one)

It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?

Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it, or is it better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Remember:

· Make sure your outline aims to answer the prompt

· Present a thesis statement (main argument)

· Support your thesis with evidence and examples

· You should have an introduction and a conclusion

· Make sure all body paragraphs have a topic sentence, support for claim(s), and concluding sentences / ideas

· Your conclusion should summarize your overall argument