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A sentence fragment occurs when one or more of the following is true: there is no verb there is no subject the word group is part of a subordinate clause or phrase A true sentence must contain at least one independent clause: a group of words with a subject and a verb that can stand [...]

In writing a thesis statement, you should follow some general guidelines. Be sure your thesis contains an arguable position about the topic. To do this, you should avoid stating facts, asking questions, or using unsupportable language. Facts are good for subjects, but make lousy thesis statements. If you cannot take a position about a topic, [...]

The thesis statement, or simply “thesis,” is the heart of your essay. The thesis explicitly states the subject of your essay, discloses your assertion about the subject, suggests an organizing structure for your essay, and provides the scope of your essay. The thesis makes a promise to your reader: it clearly explains the purpose of [...]

An essay should never lose focus on its subject and assertion. Each part of the essay should keep a continual eye on the focus, both at a macro and micro level. Each body paragraph of an essay should be working to prove the overall focus of the essay while also striving to support and illustrate [...]

One of the most common errors in new college writers is how to use possessives correctly. One of the confusing elements here is that both plurals and possessives are usually signified by using an “s” at the end of a word. Most students get plurals correct: books – more than one book (this is a [...]

In posting to the forum, please keep the following in mind. Please note: a “forum” contains “posts” or, even more accurately, “threads.” Write using paragraphs. No big blocks of rambling text. Yes, this is an informal response, but you must still consider good writing. Have a point to make; this is called a thesis statement [...]

Or are they users? Think about it: are web sites read like traditional books or newspapers? Or are they used, like a hammer or Ziploc bag? Or both? Yes, web sites are containers for information, but so are books. Books are also used like tools: they have parts that require a certain literacy to utilize. [...]

1101: Essay Body View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: freshmen composition)

You can go to the Macon State College ARC and schedule an appointment with a tutor. Or, you can get assistance online, like on the Composition FAQ, Diana Hacker’s Writer’s Reference Online, MSC’s Online Writing Lab, or any number of sources. You may also see me during my office hours. If all else fails, you [...]

Editing and Revision View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: editing revision)