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Writing Tips and Reminders

Writing Tips and Reminders. Before you begin composing…. Times New Roman, 12 pt. font 1 inch margins Double space throughout the document, ( NOT single or multiple!) Check “Do not add space between paragraphs of the same style” Correct MLA Heading Don’t forget to double space!. Title.

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Writing Tips and Reminders

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  1. Writing Tips and Reminders

  2. Before you begin composing… • Times New Roman, 12 pt. font • 1 inch margins • Double space throughout the document, (NOT single or multiple!) • Check “Do not add space between paragraphs of the same style” • Correct MLA Heading • Don’t forget to double space!

  3. Title • Center the title. • Give your essay a title that generally expresses the main idea of the paper. • Good: The Effect of Power on the Individual • Bad: How does Power Affect the Individual? • Really Bad: Julius Caesar Essay • Terrible: Essay

  4. Introduction…general • 5-6 sentences • Provide the title, author, genre, (very, very short and simple) summary • Express the topic of the essay WITHOUT referring to the essay itself • Thesis statement: last sentence; states the points of the essay; connects with the rest of the paper • No quotes!

  5. Body…specific, specific, specific • 8-10 sentences • Topic sentence should reflect the thesis • Provide specific examples for each point of your thesis. • Also provide details regarding the character/scene/etc that help validate your point. • Write 2-3 sentences for each point. • Conclusive sentence

  6. Conclusion…general • 5-6 sentences • Restate your thesis statement. Do not use the exact same words! • Wrap up the essay by restating your major points. • Tip: Write 1 summary sentence for every point you made in the body paragraph. • The last sentence of your essay should be a general statement about the overall significance of the topic.

  7. Grammar and Mechanics • Proofread! You will lose one point for every grammatical and spelling error. • IF you decide to use quotes in your essay, you must cite them correctly. For example: • Caesar’s ghost foreshadows Brutus’s death with the simple phrase, “thou shalt see me again at Philippi” (Shakespeare 173). • IF you quote, you MUST have a Works Cited page. See the MLA handbook for guidance.

  8. Voice • Do not use words such as a lot, big, really, thing, very, etc. • Remember that this is a formal essay—no 1st or 2nd person, no contractions, no questions. • Do not refer to the essay. Example: “This essay will prove…” “My first point is…” • Use transitional words such as: therefore, furthermore, another, in conclusion, etc. Don’t just use first, second, and last.

  9. Turning your essay in… • Essays are due at the very beginning of the period. • If you turn your essay in after your class period, I will deduct 5%. • If you do not turn your essay in on the day it is due, I will deduct 10% per calendar day that it is late. • Make a good impression! • Paper should be neat and clean. • Multiple pages should be stapled before you get to my room!

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