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English
First of all (while I'm reading the rest), please decide where the intro ends and the real second paragraph begins. Your first paragraph, as posted above, is the intro + first supporting paragraph. ...
Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 1:41pm by Writeacher
Composition (Intro Paragraph)
What work have you done on this paper other than writing an introduction and thesis statement? Have you brainstormed ideas and come up with an outline yet? From the ideas in the intro, it seems as if the outline (and therefore the paper) will lean on the side of true reality, ...
Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 11:21am by Writeacher
Grammar and Composition
bobpursley i don't think you saw my earlier posts. it tells what each paragraph should be about. 1-intro, 2-physical appearance, 3-person's surroundings, 4-actions or behaviors, 5-conclusion. is it ok now?
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 6:24pm by y912f
ENGLISH
hi i need a paragraph not instructions on introduction paragraph No one here will write your paragraph for you. Only you can do that. Once you have one written, please post it and someone here will critique your work. http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/intro.html http://...
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 9:35pm by Gurv
Composition (Intro Paragraph)
Thank you for the feedback! could you you give some thoughts what direction I could take with the thesis statement? I too was thinking it was a little weak though was unsure what direction to take it. Thanks again!
Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 11:21am by Jim
Composition (Intro Paragraph)
I'd rephrase that sentence slightly. Everything else seems fine. The song “Real” by country singer James Wesley depicts pieces of real American life and makes a profound distinction between what is truly real and what is merely reality television.
Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 11:21am by Writeacher
Character Analysis
Fantastic!! You have done a marvelous job of focusing on the points that made him change, and saving the most powerful for last is "the icing on the cake," so to speak! Now, work on an introduction with your thesis statement as the last sentence in that paragraph. ...
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 6:29pm by Writeacher
AED 200
So should I start the first paragraph of the body with defining state mandated tests. Should I put the requirements of the test in the same paragraph? Yes, to both questions - or maybe make them the topics of two paragraphs, one right after the other. Then in the next ...
Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 4:03pm by Writeacher
Composition
Your composition is good. I see no errors, and I think it's wonderful that you put the semicolon in the right place in the second paragraph. Congrats!
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 4:43pm by Writeacher
English
What all should I include in my intro paragraph for a 5 paragraph essay? My topic is about how people take eyesight for granted.
Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 7:14pm by Jessica
English
The following questions are for APA 6th Edition standards: 1. Each time you paraphrase content or ideas taken from the work of another author you are required to... A) credit the source in the text and include the author(s) and year B) Place the paraphrased content inside ...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 8:35pm by Anonymous
English-Ms. Sue
Ms. Sue you know the description of the old house I did, well now I have to put all that into a paragraph. I want to make this paragraph seem really intersting and spooky. Ms. Sue could you please give me a spooky intro and conclusion for this, please. If not the conclusion ...
Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 8:15pm by Sara
english
Here are two sites on writing a good introductory paragraph. The thesis statement is the last sentence of the paragraph... In your paragraph, I am not sure what you want your thesis to be. What exactly do you want to prove? The first sentence should be one that will catch your...
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 1:51pm by GuruBlue
English
Rearraangement: All humans have weaknesses, which vary from person to person. In the plays, The Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare, as well as the film, Oh Brother Where Art Thou? by Joel and Ethan Coen, the heroes' unthinking love for other people clearly displays...
Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 2:09pm by Writeacher
English
I have a question regarding my intro paragraph for my essay, this is MLA format. If I have a quotation at the beginning of my essay and it is longer than 4 lines, what I say next following the quotation, the first sentence, does it have to be indented? Example: below's ...
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 4:55pm by Anonymous
com/155 universit composition
Write a 150- to 200-word paragraph to explain how purpose, audience, tone, and content impact academic writing. Be sure to use the three components of a good paragraph covered in this week’s readings.
Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 10:23pm by Anonymous
English3
This site will tell you how to write an introduction. http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/intro.html Check out the other sections at this site. However, you can't write an intro until you decide what you want to write about. Here is where you need to make some notes on ...
Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 11:16pm by GuruBlue
Need many responses
Suggestions for paragraphs: 1. Introduction (the what), including your thesis statement at the end of this paragraph. http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/intro.html 2. Where ... 3. When ... 4. Who ... 5. How ... 6. ...
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 11:06pm by Writeacher
English
punctuation sentence structure word choice development of conclusion (http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/endings.htm ) I'd write a paragraph in which I concentrated on the three elements above (use the examples you have indicated), plus the need for a ...
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 5:42pm by Writeacher
Psychology
An introductory paragraph introduces your topic. http://homeworktips.about.com/od/paperassignments/a/introsentence.htm http://www.writing.ucsb.edu/faculty/donelan/intro.html The last sentence is usually the concise and clear (succinct) thesis statement. http://writingcenter....
Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 4:30pm by Ms. Sue
BUS 3004
Compose one paragraph that describes your research strategy that you used to find one source in the Capella Library. Your composition needs to be clearly written with descriptive words. Avoid overusing pronouns. Include the following items within the paragraph:
Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 10:47pm by Tara
lit/intro and 1st paragraph
not kill but to not let them over power you i guess
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 1:00pm by Bella
lit/intro and 1st paragraph
OK, then be sure to use quotation marks.
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 1:00pm by Writeacher
English composition
Paragraph 4 in what?? Who is King?
Monday, October 13, 2008 at 7:45am by Writeacher
lit/intro and 1st paragraph
is it that bad?? it's been so long and no one has replied!
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 1:00pm by Bella
literature/new,revised intro
if everything is fine in this paragraph then let me know the grammatical errors too..!
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 12:23pm by Bella
I updated my intro paragraph, is it better?
You can either underline or italicize. Both are correct.
Monday, April 7, 2008 at 3:41pm by GuruBlue
composition writing
can i get a paragraph on 'An imaginary trip to the moon'?
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 3:49am by c
English
Yes, and (just for fun!) put that thesis statement at the end of the intro paragraph, please.
Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 2:09pm by Writeacher
Composition
What is the key objective when writing a paragraph on synthesis?
Friday, May 20, 2011 at 12:48pm by Toya
I updated my intro paragraph, is it better?
This looks good. Be sure to underline all book titles.
Monday, April 7, 2008 at 3:41pm by GuruBlue
Hum/176
Have ou ben able to prove your thesis in your intro paragraph? Have you opened up any avenues of dialogue or argument? Can you see how you'll relate your conclusion to your introduction and do you have enough material between, with what you've written, to fill out a ...
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 12:31pm by Eliza
Composition
We all Crave Horror Movies essay by Stephen King What does King mean in paragraph 4 when he says that horror movies are “innately conservative, even reactionary”? What does he mean in paragraph 11 when he calls them “anarchistic, and revolutionary”?
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 7:47pm by Helen
engineering materials
An introduction should be written AFTER you've written the body of your paper or report. It needs to include something interesting about your topic so that whoever reads it will want to continue reading, and it should include (last sentence of the intro) your main idea (...
Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 12:44am by Writeacher
Composition and Communication I
You didn't identify the paragraph that you think is more effective.
Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 9:09pm by Ms. Sue
12th grade English
Priscilla, I have to do 5 paragraphs, and let me see If I understand what you are telling which is that my intro was good but my body para. sucked, if so then I agree. Thing is I do not know how I would go about analyzing it without telling the story. BTW, my thesis is the ...
Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 12:28pm by Shane
english
you are to write a one or two paragraph essay on a topic of your choice. can i get some guidence and maybe a couple of good topics i should write about. i dont even know how to write a one or two paragraph essay. like how long should the intro be and the body and then how do ...
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 5:34pm by henry
I updated my intro paragraph, is it better?
Another question then. I think my teacher said the book titles are italicizesd, not underlined. What should I do?
Monday, April 7, 2008 at 3:41pm by Student
Intro Finance (correction)
typo: $8280 should be $28,280 in the first paragraph. My computer erased the 2 when I inserted the $
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 4:46pm by drwls
introductory paragraph!
Write the paper first, then write the intro. How can you write an intro for a paper that hasn't been written yet?? Follow the writing process steps: Prewriting ~brainstorming ~planning/outlining ~thesis statement writing Writing ~write the first draft OF THE BODY OF THE ...
Monday, March 24, 2008 at 9:29pm by Writeacher
Grammar Composition
Yes, you want to write a short summary -- no more than a paragraph long.
Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 5:54pm by Ms. Sue
Composition
What specific modifications make one paragraph more effective than the other?
Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 5:55pm by Shelia
English
There's still too much repetition in that intro. Please revise. Once you have that fixed, then we'll work on the transition to the next paragraph.
Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 2:09pm by Writeacher
lit/intro and 1st paragraph
You need to be clear on what Whitman means here. Does he mean to literally destroy (kill) the teacher? Or what?
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 1:00pm by Writeacher
Literature
As long as the beginning of your intro (making the thesis the last sentence in your intro) logically leads up to this, yes. Be sure to include the titles and authors early in the intro. If you need more help, please be sure to post your outline so I (or someone else here) can ...
Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 7:12pm by Writeacher
Composition and Communication I
Which paragraph do you think is most effective? Why? We'll be glad to critique your answer.
Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 9:09pm by Ms. Sue
english composition
i have a hard time understanding to write essay and start paragraph
Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 12:22am by katie
Grammar and Composition
Five-Paragraph Essay Revision Sheet (Can someone please take some time out to complete this for me, according to my essay above) Paragraph#1 Explain why this paragraph GETS YOUR ATTENTION. OR Explain why this paragraph FAILS TO GET YOUR ATTENTION. ...
Friday, May 14, 2010 at 12:46pm by y912f
Grammar and Composition Bobpursley
i put this post up at 2:21, i don't think you saw it: alright. i only have two things to point out. first, in Paragraph #4, 'Explain how the THIRD POINT is developed in this paragraph.' you said 'it does mention yard and flowers and pool' but that is ...
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 5:21pm by y912f
English
I need intro paragraph proofread and edited please source used for intro paragraph : empire demands discipline, the coordination of all forces and a deeply felt sense of duty and sacrifice: this fact explains many aspects of the practical working of the regime, the character ...
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 8:28pm by jake
Grammar and Composition
i'm not sure why it's not showing... Outline Introduction: Paragraph 1 a.Main idea for the essay – Asheville is a fun place b.Thesis-Asheville, North Carolina, is a fun and relaxing place to visit because of its refreshing river, beautiful picnic spots, and ...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 12:43pm by y912f
Composition
Here are some links on writing one paragraph: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=how+to+write+one+paragraph+well Sra
Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 5:55pm by SraJMcGin
Composition
When writing a paragraph there should be a topic sentence and supporting points what would be the readers reactions if there was not?
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 4:32pm by Anonymous
lit/intro and 1st paragraph
i am going to rewrite right now and make changes as necessary. i will post it up AGAIN when i'm done..thanks for all your help and patience =]
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 1:00pm by Bella
English
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/endings.htm Read carefully and use the ideas. Then, post your thesis statement, outline, and conclusion paragraph, and someone here will check it for you.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 3:01pm by Writeacher
lit/intro and 1st paragraph
it's a chapter from it...it's a short piece in my lit book titled Daughter of Invention
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 1:00pm by Bella
english composition
What does King mean paragraph 4 when he says that horror movies are innately conservative even reactionary?
Monday, October 13, 2008 at 7:45am by Andrea
Grammar and Composition
a. Main idea for the essay – Asheville is a fun place b. Thesis-Asheville, North Carolina, is a fun and relaxing place to visit because of its refreshing river, beautiful picnic spots, and various ice-cream parlors. Body: Topic sentences for paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 a. ...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 12:43pm by y912f
composition
• Write a paragraph of at least 200 words identifying three challenges that might arise when writing a paper.
Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 5:15pm by rene
lit/intro and 1st paragraph
Could it possibly mean that if a teacher is very good and you learn well, you could get to the point at which you don't need a teacher anymore??
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 1:00pm by Writeacher
communication
D needs to be in the introduction. C needs to be in every paragraph, especially in the internal paragraphs. A is very junior-high-ish!! http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/endings.htm
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 12:35pm by Writeacher
Grammar and Composition
oh ok, that helps a LOT! Thank you. let me write that down, then I'll try to figure out what I should do for the second paragraph, and I'll post it on here.
Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 4:18pm by y912f
Composition
Would it be appropriate to start an introductory comparison paragraph with THE MAJOR DIFFERENCES WITH SINGLE PARENTS AND MARRIED COUPLES IN PARENTING ARE .........
Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 7:36pm by Rd
repost of composition
A fully written essay normally has four or more fully developed paragraphs, including an introduction (4-5 sentences with a thesis statement) and a conclusion. Here's what I see in what you wrote, which is not an essay yet. ------------------ The Taj Mahal, a beautiful ...
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 10:03am by Writeacher
Essay Writing
The thesis is repetition. What do you want to write about? You already have these symptoms in the introduction. Either take this out of the intro or go into greater detail in this first paragraph.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 5:27pm by GuruBlue
COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION I
Write a 150- to 200-word paragraph to explain how purpose, audience, tone, and content would impact the following topic: What do you hope to accomplish COM 155? Be sure to use the three components of a good paragraph covered in this week’s readings. In addition, be sure ...
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 4:06pm by Destiny
Composition and Communications
I am trying to figure out how to start this paragraph...The question is Explain how purpose, audience, tone, and content impacts academic writing
Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 9:39pm by hazzey
English
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/literature.htm I always refer to the paragraph just below the chart discussing quotations and margins. The directions in that paragraph are clear and easy to follow. Once you get all that, then you're ready to use your ...
Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 5:07am by Writeacher
composition&communication
I have to think of situations that asking a question in my introductory paragraph wouldn't work but I can't think of any, any ideas?
Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 1:57pm by Katelynn
composition and communication 1
explain how purpose, audience, tone, and content impact academic writing. Be sure to use the three components of a good paragraph.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 5:54pm by ashley freeman
University composition and communication
I need some help with writing a 100 paragraph explaining the ideal of the four writing.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 5:24pm by Sherri Smith
English
I am really struggling with the 3 step format for my Thesis Statement Paragraph #2- Paragraph #3-Social akwardness of being tall Paragraph #4-Basketball scholarship=free education Are 3 and 4 okay or would I need to change 4. I am not sure how to write an advantage for ...
Monday, July 11, 2011 at 8:36pm by lizzie
English
I'm a 1500 comparative essay on 2 books. I was wondering what the layout should be like? How does this look? Introduction (with thesis) Paragraph 1/subtopic 1 (book 1) Paragraph 2/subtopic 1 (book 2) Paragraph 3/subtopic 2 (book 1) Paragraph 4/subtopic 2 (book 2) Paragraph...
Monday, April 30, 2012 at 8:07pm by Labz
literature
my first paragraph of the evaluative essay: "Daughter of Invention" by Julia Alvarez is a great example of how families struggle when they move to a totally new place. The main reason this story was such a big success was because of the use of character development. ...
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 11:40am by Bella
composition and communication 1
yes its more effective do to the situation of the ecomomy we are in today. The paragraph should include more information on how someone is drnied credit
Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 7:26pm by carrie
English
In a long composition, when you write the paragraph that's supposed to "identify the character" what is it supposed to say? their personality or their struggles or the basics of their life in the book?
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 11:29pm by Ana
english
The whole first paragraph could be the intro, I guess, but all it's doing is stating (and exaggerating) the stereotype. In the second paragraph, he starts to theorize about how he could explain or respond to the stereotype, and then in the rest of the column -- all the ...
Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 2:50pm by Writeacher
Ap english language composition
write a five paragraph stylistic analysis essay about the story "Hills Like White Elephants" written by ernest hemingway
Monday, March 28, 2011 at 5:48pm by Linda
English
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/intro.html At the end of the intro is a better place. Then when you start in on the first point of your topic, the connection to your main idea is immediate.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 4:45am by Writeacher
composition&communication
It is usually not a good idea to ask a question in an introductory paragraph, particularly if you don't address a possible answer in the paper. Generally questions do well on a persuasive paper because you will probably answer the question (albeit with your own opinion) ...
Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 1:57pm by Anonymous
Composition and Communications
You start by listing the answers to the question. Know what you are going to write in the paragraph -- and then devise the first sentence, which is usually the topic sentence.
Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 9:39pm by Ms. Sue
communication
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/composition.htm Study all three parts linked here.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 12:35pm by Writeacher
Essay for AP English
Very nice!! Only two ideas for you: 1. Write "dramatically different" rather than "drastically different" in the first sentence of the second paragraph. Better word choice. 2. The titles of the sermons need to be set off by quotation marks, just as you have...
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 11:59pm by Writeacher
world history// suggestions for essay
Trade systems from the post-classical period of 600-1450 had a profound influence from the accrue events of political, social, and economic within Afro-Eurasia. Changes from the empire and events, specifically migrations and conquests, which pertains to the political aspect ...
Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 8:20pm by Writeacher
Literature
Minimal, but OK. You have written a lot about how you felt when you were there, but not much about what the place LOOKS LIKE. There's not one descriptive word in the first paragraph. In the second paragraph, use "tall" instead of "long" when you ...
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 6:53am by Writeacher
com155
"Paragraph two was more effective than paragraph one because it contained sentence..." "it" refers to what? paragraph one? or paragraph two? The beginning of the paragraph is confusing because you refer to what was "more effective," but then you ...
Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 5:50pm by Writeacher
Composition
What will be the best way to start an introduction paragraph when writing a comparison paper, such as comparing adults to adolescents without comparing their age differences.
Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 6:39pm by Rd
Grammar
I have a question when to start a new paragraph in first person writing. First Paragraph: I talk about my observation. Second Paragraph: I say what my friend says. Should they be combined into one paragraph? I was confused because for the second paragraph I start with 'My ...
Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 9:50pm by Amy
English
Read through it all aloud -- or better yet, ask someone to read it to you. You should hear that the first paragraph and third paragraph should not have that second paragraph between them. Either ditch the second paragraph and move the third one up -- then write a new third ...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 4:29pm by Writeacher
Grammar and Composition
thank you. your comments are helping a lot. i have also posted the first part of the body paragraph. if you have any more details that i can add pleaaase let me know thanks bobpursley
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 2:13pm by y912f
Grammar and Composition
Drafting-Organization Sheet 1. ____________________________________ (Broad Subject) 2. ____________________________________ (Limited Topic for Thesis Statement 3. ____________________________________ (Main Idea about This Topic) ((how do you feel about this topic)) ((what is ...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12:30pm by y912f
lit/intro and 1st paragraph
i think i'm just going to delete the part about "negative views are what ..." because i can't think of a better way of putting it. can you..? "Whitman's view on teachers" is that quote--one should learn to destroy the teacher
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 1:00pm by Bella
English
You need a comma after "saying" in the first paragraph. The title of the play needs to be in italics. Other than those two things, it's fine as long as you don't need a full intro and full concl.
Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 10:37am by Writeacher
Grammar and Composition
For the first note card, I'd write the following for the first paragraph: can live without not more special than me gets treatment we don't get irritates and biggest nightmare
Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 4:18pm by Ms. Sue
Grammar and Composition
the draft sheet is organized in a confusing way, here's how i filled it: 1. Broad Subject: Phonebook Names 2. Limited Topic for Thesis Statement: John E. Mackintosh 3. Main Idea about This Topic (how do you feel about this topic) (what is your opinion about this topic or ...
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 6:24pm by y912f
Literature
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/literature.htm Scroll down almost to the bottom of the webpage, and find the paragraph that starts, "In the section called 'Evaluative Essays,' ..." Click on the link for the essay on "Kubla Khan" ...
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 8:14pm by Writeacher
BobPursly& Writeteacher please view
You still haven't formed your essay like this: 1st paragraph - introduction including thesis statement at the end 2nd paragraph - all about one of the comparable items 3rd paragraph - all about the other of the comparable items 4th paragraph - conclusion To make sure ...
Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 2:54pm by Writeacher
english
how do you write an evaluation? What kind of evaluation are you referring to? Job evaluation? Evaluation of literary work? Or what? If you're referring to a literary evaluation, here's a webpage that may help: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/review....
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 12:12am by dan
English
I am working on a descriptive paragraph about a time when I was sick. It's not a whole story. Just a paragraph on how you felt at the starting. I remember getting sick somwhere at the end of Feb. I remember catching the stomach flu~ vomiting; Friday night. My paragraph is ...
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 8:53pm by Sara
english essay
Is this a continuation of a longer essay you're working on? The first paragraph doesn't read like an intro to an independent essay. Also get rid of all "I" and "you" (and all their forms) instances in this paper. Then try again.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 5:24am by Writeacher
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