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Who is the audience for my essay?
Readers of Image journal.
Where should my thesis statement go?
Anywhere in the first two paragraphs.
Can I use first or second person point of view in my essay?
Yes, but only minimally - perhaps in the introduction and/or conclusion.
Can I use slang in my essay?
Only if quoted from the text or for a specific purpose.
Where do you state the controlling idea for each paragraph?
Topic sentence.
How many body paragraphs should I write?
No set amount but usually 3+
How long should quotations from the texts be?
Keep them short - single words to phrases or one to two lines - 'baby quotes'!
Should I use APA formatting for quotations?
No! Follow the conventions used in your context - Image journal.
Can I include reference to current events and the world today in my essay?
Yes - briefly, to connect with your 'public audience' readership.
What name do I use to refer to the 'author' of the film 'Mabo'?
Perkins. (Use full name, Rachel Perkins the first time.)
What name do I use to refer to Kathy Jetn̄il-Kijiner?
Jetn̄il-Kijiner
Does my essay need a title?
Yes! (See Image journal for examples!)
Can I end a paragraph with a quotation?
Mostly no - quotes need to be explained! (Rarely, for effect.)
How do I show that my ideas connect throughout my essay?
Use connecting/cohesive words and phrases. E.g. Also...In addition to....Furthermore...
What should NOT be included in an essay conclusion?
New ideas or evidence not discussed in the essay.
What is wrong with this sentence from an essay? When Netta asked Eddie how they could make things better for Indigenous people, he said, "Any way we can!" Clearly he was willing to make sacrifices for the greater good....
Is is written in past tense.
