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Where should I state the main idea for each paragraph?
In a topic sentence at the start of the paragraph.
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How many body paragraphs should an essay have?
Two or more (but you need three for your essay!)
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What should I AVOID writing in a conclusion?
New ideas or information.
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Should I ask questions in an essay?
Rarely. (And not in place of a thesis!)
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What name do I use for the author?
Full name the first time - then surname, or 'the author'.
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Can I use contractions like "can't" or "doesn't" in an essay?
No!
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What tense should my essay be in - past or present tense?
Present tense - unless writing about the history of the book.
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Where does an essay thesis statement go?
Anywhere in the introduction, but usually at the end of the introduction.
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Can I end a paragraph with a quotation?
Not usually - because quotations need to be explained/analysed.
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How should I format the book title in my essay?
Italics
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Can I use first person point of view in an essay?
Not in a formal essay. (Except in quotations!)
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