The thesis statement should begin the process of directing the reader toward the argument that your essay will develop. ... Assume for the moment that you are quoting material from the text. ... In the case of prose, quote the material as it appears in the text. ... It is also important that you "attach" quoted material to your own ideas. ... Now that you have quoted something, you must let your reader know where you got it. ...

• Word Count: 1737
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School

In this quote Anzaldua explains that her ethnic identity and her linguistic identity go together as one. ... This quote illustrates Rodriguez's anti-bilingual attitude, because he believes that the loss of "individuality- from assimilation is not as important compared to the benefit of becoming publicly assimilated into the society in which a student lives. ... Being able to write in a concise and direct manner is an important skill to learn and master over time. ...

• Word Count: 1430
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Graduate

"THE LADY OR THE TIGER" Introduction: The short story "The Lady, or The Tiger" is written by, "Frank R. Stockton". This story was one of the most well liked stories of its time. It was one of the biggest selling stories in 1895, which made him voted as the fifth best living American writer of th...

• Word Count: 1579
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School