OGT Writing

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OGT Writing

• Last Study Session

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Writing Requirements

• Introduction
• Background information
• Hooks your reader
• Functions as the shallow end
• Thesis statement
• Tells your reader exactly what youre going to
  talk about
• DO NOT SAY I will write about or this essay is
  about
• Blueprint
• List exactly what you will be discussing (each of
  your body paragraphs)

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Writing Requirements

• Body Paragraphs
• Topic sentence should begin each paragraph
• Should contain transitions (first, another,
  finally)
• Should clearly state what you will be discussing
  in the paragraph
• Each topic sentence should be followed by some
  sort of explanation
• Could be an example
• Each paragraph should end by restating the main
  idea of the paragraph
• Sort of functions as the bottom bunwhy is this
  important

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Writing Requirements

• Conclusion
• You still need a topic sentence
• Must include a transition! Can be the restatement
  of thesis and main points
• Restate your thesis and main points
• End with a call to action or decisive statement
• It is very important that