1. An author is using a list to create a structure for a persuasive text. Choose “Yes” or “No” to indicate whether each statement correctly describes a list.

Question

Yes or no
A list is the first step in creating a structure for a persuasive text.
A list is one of the final steps in creating a structure for a persuasive text.
A list shows how key ideas found during research are related.
A list shows key ideas found through research in no particular order.
2. Decide whether each description is for a topic that is too broad or too narrow.
Too broad or narrow
Too Narrow
too much information to cover in one paper
lack of focus
topic is unique or unusual

Answer 1

Too Broad
covers a wide range of subtopics without going into depth
scope is too large for a single paper
lack of specificity or detail in the research