1.1.2 - Context/Background Information
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What are the three main parts of an essay?
💡 Hint: Think about the framework of an essay.
Why is a thesis statement important?
💡 Hint: Consider what direction the essay will take.
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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the compass guiding your writing.
True or False: Paraphrasing someone else's work does not require citation.
💡 Hint: Consider how we build on others' ideas ethically.
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Craft a complete introductory paragraph for an essay, including a hook, context, and a thesis statement.
💡 Hint: Consider a quote or question that intrigues your audience.
Identify a plagiarism scenario in a short paragraph and suggest how it could be corrected.
💡 Hint: Check for any ideas or texts not your own and think how they can be cited.
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