1101 Writing exercise 4

Part I: Read the assigned section of my Writing Tips page on essay introductions carefully, then complete the first four items below. 
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1
   In a question-driven essay, where should the question appear in the essay?
1a)
In the essay's title.
1b)
 As the first sentence of the introduction.
1c)
 As the last sentence in the introduction.
1d)
 Near the end of the introduction, right before the thesis statement.

 
2
   How long should an introductory paragraph be?
 2a)
Very brief and immediately to the point, 3-5 sentences ideally.
2b)
 At least roughly half a typed page.
2c)
 There is no set desirable length: the length will depend on what the topic is and how much the reader has to say about it.

 
 3
   Which of the following is NOT one of the tactics recommended for developing an introduction in my Writing Tips:
3a)
 Humor.
3b)
 Surprising fact.
3c)
 Anecdote or brief story.
3d)
 Overview of what I will say in the body paragraphs.

4) In the text box below, write an introductory paragraph meeting the following requirements:

a) sets up an argument on whether or not cell phone use while driving should be legal,

b) raises a central question, as in persuasive format,

c) begins with a brief story or anecdote, either real or hypothetical,

d) (optional) includes at least one surprising fact (can be gotten from a web search in google or another search engine, if cited correctly—see QD1).


 

Part II: Read the assigned section of my Writing Tips page on essay conclusions carefully, then complete the items below. 

5
   How long should a conclusion be?
 5a)
Very brief and immediately to the point, 3-5 sentences ideally.
5b)
 At least roughly half a typed page.
5c)
 There is no set desirable length: the length will depend on what the topic is and how much the reader has to say about it.

 
 6
   Which of the following is NOT one of the tactics recommended for developing a conclusion in my Writing Tips:
6a)
 Connecting back to the introduction.
6b)
 After stating the thesis, offering a new direction for future consideration on the issue.
6c)
 Explaining why the topic as a whole is important, and if possible, how it's relevant to the reader.
6d)
 Reiteration or summing up of high points from body paragraphs.
6e)
 Thesis statement (or restatement).

7) In the text box below, write 1-2 sentences that might work in a conclusion, explaining how the issue of cell phone usage while driving is an important matter for your reader to think about:


8) In the text box below, write 1-2 sentences that might work in a conclusion, explaining how the issue of strict leash laws for dogs is an important matter for your reader to think about (laws dictating that no dogs be allowed to roam free within city limits):