Textbook MPK 265
Textbook MPK 265
Introduction:
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This part focuses the reader‟s attention on the subject of the essay
The hook successfully catches the reader‟s attention.
Every parts in the introduction lead effectively into the thesis statement.
There is a thesis statement that clearly and specifically states the main ideas.
Body paragraphs:
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Each paragraph has a clear and specific topic sentence.
All the body paragraphs support or explain the thesis using appropriate method (by
giving facts, examples, reasons, narration, description, comparison, cause and
effect, process analysis, etc.).
Each paragraph is logically developed (there is no irrelevant sentence)
Conclusion:
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This part completes the development of the thesis statement (by giving interesting
suggestions, recommendations, or predictions). .
The author provides a logical final statement or repeats the thesis statement in brief .
The conclusion summarizes the main ideas and makes them clear and easy to
follow. .
Language:
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The author uses standard word order.
There is no enjambment (run-on sentences) and no fragmentary.
The author uses standard modifiers and coordinators.
There are effective transitions from one sentence to the other.
The author uses standard inflections (e.g., plurals, possessives, -ed, -ing with verbs
and –ly with adverbs).
There is no mistake in the subject-verb agreement (we were vs. we was)
The author has purposefully chosen vocabulary, sentence variety, information, and
voice to affect reader.
There is effective use of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and formatting
(paragraphs noted by indenting).