Question

What are some examples of tools you can use to complete pre-writing for an essay or project?
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brainstorming
outlining
creating a venn diagram or web
all of the above
The thesis statement belongs at the end of the first paragraph. Use the sentences below to identify which statement would be considered a STRONG thesis statement.
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To stop the alarming rise in the number of violent crimes committed every year, our courts must hand out tougher sentences.
Crime must be stopped.
The thesis statement belongs at the end of the first paragraph. Use the sentences below to identify which statement would be considered a WEAK thesis statement.
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Today's films do not have the emotional impact of the classic horror films of the 1940s.
Many people do not like to watch violent horror films.
Which of the following are considered "credible sources"? Check all that apply.
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materials published within last 10 years
research articles written by respected and well-known authors
websites registered by government and educational institutions (.gov, .edu, .org)
academic databases
all of the above
What is the final step for writing an essay BEFORE you publish it?
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1 point
pre-writing
editing/revising
drafting
writing

Answers

GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions:

1. **What are some examples of tools you can use to complete pre-writing for an essay or project?**
- **Answer:** all of the above (brainstorming, outlining, creating a Venn diagram or web)

2. **Use the sentences below to identify which statement would be considered a STRONG thesis statement.**
- **Answer:** To stop the alarming rise in the number of violent crimes committed every year, our courts must hand out tougher sentences.

3. **Use the sentences below to identify which statement would be considered a WEAK thesis statement.**
- **Answer:** Many people do not like to watch violent horror films.

4. **Which of the following are considered "credible sources"? Check all that apply.**
- **Answer:** all of the above (materials published within the last 10 years, research articles written by respected and well-known authors, websites registered by government and educational institutions (.gov, .edu, .org), academic databases)

5. **What is the final step for writing an essay BEFORE you publish it?**
- **Answer:** editing/revising