College Writing 3-1

Chapter Essay Assignment
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D. When evaluating websites, we should consider the
placement, size, format, and resolution of graphics and
images.
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Identifr and correct the errors. (Note: To identify the errors in D,
compare it to A in this exercise.)
Underline the report verb or phrase in each sentence.
Add the report verbs and phrases in this exercise to the list
you wrote in Exercise 18. How can this list help you write
your essay?
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i-,1 Focusing and Organizing
You have akeady selected Web evaluation criteria to evaluate
websites for your essay. In this phase of the writing process, you will begin
to shape and organize your ideas by writing a "working" thesis staterrent,
preparing an essay map, and drafting your introduction and background
paragraphs. You can avoid a lengthy revision process if you map (plan and
organize) your essay well.
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The Thesis Statement
Academic writing differs from novel or mystery writing. One difference
is that the goal of academic writing is to communicate clearly and
directly, without mystery or literary language. Consequently, most
academic writing has a thesis statement.The function of a thesis is to
state the main idea of the essay.
The thesis statement:
1. ls the most general statement in the essay.
2. Contains'tontrolling ideas" (words and phrases) that guide the
direction of the essay and the formation of the topic sentences.
3. ls usually written at the end of the introduction.