1st Year Structure Quiz

1. Good structure… (select all that apply)

is crucial to developing a strong argument

helps your analysis come across with more nuance

means you can incorporate literature confidently

is a key part of any assessment (not just essays)

2. Good structure is not… (select all that apply)

an afterthought

a simple formula

clunky and jarring sentences

always linking back to the question at the end of each paragraph

3. Key parts of an argument are… (select all that apply)

a clear introduction that introduces key ideas, themes, or questions

an introduction that immediately introduces key terms and then gets on with it right away

a body which has bullet pointed ideas or lots of subheadings

a body where ideas flow logically and naturally, developing as the essay progresses

a conclusion which sums up the argument, points to the wider importance of your argument, and leaves the reader with a final important message

a conclusion which lists all your paragraphs again to make your point clear

4. Good structure links to a strong argument because… (select all that apply)

it lets you use PEEL paragraphs

it lets your argument develop over the course of the essay

it gives your analysis space to be properly deployed with room to breathe

it makes your complicated argument really obvious and basic

5. An introduction should …

introduce your key ideas, the wider themes at play, and ultimately why the reader should ‘care’ about your argument and points

list your argument’s points with explicit signposting

be quite brief so you can get into the body of the essay quickly

be a list of definitions so it’s clear you understand the question

6. A conclusion should …

be only a line long – you don’t need to reiterate the points you already made

sum up the main threads of your argument and point to the wider importance of what you’ve been saying

list all your points one after another so it’s clear what you’ve argued

introduce some new points that leave the reader interested in what else you might have argued

7. Good structure also means well structured sentences. Whilst this obviously varies based on writing style and your own original voice, well structured sentences are generally…

clear and concise without compromising sophistication of argument

short and sweet: lots of brief sentences are snappy and keep the reader interested

quite long with multiple clauses so your loquacious tone can really shine

not the main thing to think about: sentences will be what they will be as long as their meaning is obvious

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