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While we recommend this format, you may opt for a shorter 4-paragraph version rather than blowing up your essay with unnecessary words just so you have five paragraphs. Likewise, don’t add fluff to your paragraphs to increase your word count. Whichever format you choose, keep the introduction and the conclusion short and sweet.  \nParagraph 1 – Introduction (3-4 sentences)  \nBegin your essay with one of the following: a generalization about the topic, a quotation, a short anecdote to set-up the correctness of your position, a historical framework, or a piece of news illustrating the importance of the issue. Admit the complexity of the issue. You have two goals in the beginning part of the essay: to introduce the topic, and to express your opinion on it. Be sure to place your thesis as the final sentence in your introduction. The thesis is your answer to the Assignment question.  \nParagraph 2 – First body paragraph (4-8 sentences)  \nStart with your most-powerful or relevant example. Be specific. Your example can be from history, science, politics, business, entertainment, pop culture, current events, personal experience, etc. Anything can be an example, but choose only ONE for each paragraph. Pick an example you are knowledgeable about and that you believe strongly supports your thesis. You have three tasks in your body paragraphs:  \n􀂃 Introduce your example.  \n􀂃 Describe it.  \n􀂃 Explain how it fully supports your thesis.  \nYou should spend the majority of your body paragraph accomplishing the third step: explaining how it fully supports your thesis. Aim to convince the reader through very concrete details how your position on the issue is correct. Don’t end your paragraph by referencing the next point.  \nParagraph 3 – Second Body Paragraph – to support your thesis in the introduction (4-8 sentences)  \nUse a transition word/phrase to introduce the second example. Describe it, and explain again how it fully supports your thesis. You may refer to your first example if you need to, but focus on your new example. Don’t mention your third example until you get to the third body paragraph.  \nOPTIONAL: Paragraph 4 –Third Body Paragraph – to support your thesis in the introduction (4-8 sentences) Use a transition word/phrase to link this example to the others. Describe the example. Explain how it supports your thesis. Make sure you are clear how the example relates to the topic.  \nParagraph 5 – Conclusion (2-3 sentences)  \nIntroduce opposing ideas. Explain and refute these ideas in general terms then reinforce the correctness of your idea. Note that transition words are highlighted in yellow.  \nTo refute one opposing view: Some have argued that  , believing that   However, this viewpoint on the issue is negated by   Rather,   Therefore, in the long run,  .  \nTo refute two opposing views: Although   is correct, some have argued that  , believing that   However, this viewpoint on the issue is negated by   Rather,   Therefore, in the long run,    \nACCUPLACER® WritePlacer Overview  \nand Response Examples  \nTEST OVERVIEW  \nThe ACCUPLACER® WritePlacer test will determine your English/Writing course placement at Tulsa Community College (TCC) . The WritePlacer test measures your ability to write effectively, which is critical to academic success. Your writing sample will be scored on the basis of how successfully it communicates to the readers about your assigned essay topic. A simple 4-5 paragraph essay will be more than sufficient.  \nThe test is not timed.  \nYou will first read a short passage and an assignment question that are focused on an important issue.  \nYou will then write a multi-paragraph essay of 300-600 words in which you develop your own point of view on the issue. You should support your position with appropriate reasoning and examples. 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