EAPP2

Question 1

one or two sentences in the introduction of the text that the writer uses to set the stage for the reader. It provides the focus for the writing and lets the reader know what the text is about.

Answer 1

Thesis statement

Question 2

Don’t of Thesis statement

Answer 2

A thesis statement isn’t:
A title
an announcement of the subject
a fact

Question 3

Do’s of Thesis statement

Answer 3

Thesis statement should:
express a clear opinion about the limited topic
discuss one major idea
discusses the major idea
contains topic sentences

Question 4

is the first sentence of the paragraph and signals to the reader what the paragraph’s main idea will be

Answer 4

Topic sentences

Question 5

Characteristics of a strong thesis statement

Answer 5

specificity, precision, ability to be argued, ability to be demonstrated, forcefulness

Question 6

A thesis statement should focus on a certain area of a general topic

Answer 6

Specificity

Question 7

This characteristic allows coherent arguments while staying focused on the main topic. The readers must know that your paper has one main topic.

Answer 7

Precision

Question 8

A strategy in thesis statement is to show that the topic is controversial. A thesis statement should present a relevant and valid argument. It should not state fact.

Answer 8

Ability to be argued

Question 9

For any claim in the thesis statement, one should provide reasons and examples on the opinion.

Answer 9

Ability to be demonstrated

Question 10

The tone used must be assertive, and the thesis statement should be forceful to show the readers that you are making an argument

Answer 10

Forcefulness

Question 11

Where is the thesis statement typically found in essays?

Answer 11

Appear usually in the beginning of the paper, it can be in the first sentence although it is simplistic. it frequently appears at or near the end of the first or second paragraph

Question 12

Where can thesis statements be normally found in reports/lab reports?

Answer 12

Appears in the introduction part, and explains the objective of the current study and discloses the hypothesis (thesis statement)

Question 13

Where can the thesis statement be found in research papers/dissertations/case studies?

Answer 13

It is found in the introduction part and also in the abstract of the page.

Question 14

Where is the thesis statement found in a literary analysis?

Answer 14

It is typically found at the end of the introductory paragraph of the text. It tells the reader what to expect, a declarative sentence that tells the reader the purpose of the text. It can focus on an element of a literature, or focus on the genre’s form, philosophy and ideas of a school of thought.

Question 15

It is a tool used to organize ideas, it shows the logical relationship between ideas.

Answer 15

Outlining

Question 16

Purposes of using outline

Answer 16

organize your ideas, make logical connections between the ideas, construct an overview of paper or speech

Question 17

what are the process of outlining

Answer 17

BEFORE:
determine your purpose(to tell a story, give information, evaluate and persuade)
create your thesis or topic
determine your audience

THEN:
Brainstorm ideas
organize ideas into groups
logically arrange your ideas in each group into major and minor details
make main and subtopic headings

Question 18

Two types of outlining formats

Answer 18

Formal and Informal Outline

Question 19

Outlining is more traditional and structured. It uses the combination of Roman numerals, numbers, letters, to show hierarchy of major and minor details of information.

Answer 19

Formal Outline

Question 20

Less structured but still present an overview of the placement of information in a reading

Answer 20

Informal Outline