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What is meant by “purpose” in an essay?

2013-11-15T03:12:40Z

Kstone039:

==What is a purpose==
The purpose announces the direction in which the paper will be going without giving the conclusion of which the author has discovered.
# Specific and precise - not general, broad or obscure
# Concise - one or two sentences
# Clear - not vague, ambiguous or confusing
# Goal-oriented - stated in terms of desired outcomes

==Where is the purpose in an essay==
The purpose is generally found in the introduction. It can consist of several sentences or a whole paragraph. Be sure to check with your instructor on whether or not they want a thesis or a purpose. Purposes are commonly used in academic settings when doing a research paper.

==Examples of purpose statements==
General Beginnings
# "This paper examines . . ."
# "The aim of this paper is to . . ."
# "The purpose of this essay is to . . ."
# "In this paper, I will describe/explain/review/etc. the..."
# "My reason for writing is to..."
# "This paper will discuss the..."
# "The purpose of this paper is twofold: to ___ and ___"

Remember to be specific and precise. Having a broad purpose will make the reader/audience uninterested in your topic.

==Links==
http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/Thesis_or_Purpose.html
http://faculty.washington.edu/ezent/imwps.htm

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How do I write a strong title?

2013-11-08T04:08:13Z

Kstone039:

==Why a Strong Title==

# Get the reader’s attention.
# A strong title will make their brains tell them to read more into it.
# Strong titles will create a bigger audience.

==Consider the following ideas==
'''Get Spunky:'''
If your title has a fun ring to it, chances are your audience will be captured by it.

'''Be Intriguing:'''
Titles out of the ordinary that have a certain ring to them will capture the audiences attention. This will usually make the reader want to know more about the topic.

'''Be Authoritative:'''
Authors who are experts in the field they are writing about should pay close attention to this. Use strong words that show you are the boss.

'''Offer a Benefit:'''
Make the audience believe they will walk away gaining knowledge and able to use that knowledge.

'''Take the Right Approach:'''
Know your audience. Use your title that will capture that certain age, culture, social or economical class's eye.

'''Use Subtitles:'''
This works great when you do not have enough room to say it in the main title.

'''Lastly, Be Patient:'''
Brainstorm, ask for help and test your title with the public. It may sound like a good title to you, but may not be selling to others.

==Links==

http://www.writedirections.com/art_title.php

==Work Cited==

Conny, Beth Mende. "How to Write a Great Title for Your Book." 2012 <http://www.writedirections.com/art_title.php>

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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Title]]

How do I write a strong title?

2013-11-08T03:57:57Z

Kstone039:

==Why a Strong Title==

# Get the reader’s attention.
# A strong title will make their brains tell them to read more into it.
# Strong titles will create a bigger audience.

==Consider the following ideas==
'''Get Spunky:'''
If your title has a fun ring to it, chances are your audience will be captured by it.

'''Be Intriguing:'''
Titles out of the ordinary that have a certain ring to them will capture the audiences attention. This will usually make the reader want to know more about the topic.

'''Be Authoritative:'''
Authors who are experts in the field they are writing about should pay close attention to this. Use strong words that show you are the boss.

'''Offer a Benefit:'''
Make the audience believe they will walk away gaining knowledge and able to use that knowledge.

'''Take the Right Approach:'''
Know your audience. Use your title that will capture that certain age, culture, social or economical class's eye.

'''Use Subtitles:'''
This works great when you do not have enough room to say in the main title.

'''Lastly, Be Patient:'''
Brainstorm, ask for help and test your title with the public. It may sound like a good title to you, but may not be selling to others.

==Links==

http://www.writedirections.com/art_title.php

==Work Cited==

Conny, Beth Mende. "How to Write a Great Title for Your Book." 2012 <http://www.writedirections.com/art_title.php>

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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Title]]

How do I write a strong title?

2013-11-08T03:44:54Z

Kstone039:

==Why a Strong Title==

# Get the reader’s attention.
# A strong title will make their brains tell them to read more into it.
# Strong titles will create a bigger audience.

==Consider the following ideas==
'''Get Spunky'''
If your title has a fun ring to it, chances are your audience will be captured by it.

'''Be Intriguing'''
Titles out of the ordinary that have a certain ring to them will capture the audiences attention. This will usually make the reader want to know more about the topic.

'''Be Authoritative'''
Authors who are experts in the field they are writing about should pay close attention to this. Use strong words that show you are the boss.

'''Offer a Benefit'''
Make the audience believe they will walk away gaining knowledge and able to use that knowledge.

'''Take the Right Approach'''
Know your audience. Use your title that will capture that certain age, culture, social or economical class's eye.

'''Use Subtitles'''
This works great when you do not have enough room to say in the main title.

'''Lastly, Be Patient'''
Brainstorm, ask for help and test your title with the public. It may sound like a good title to you, but may not be selling to others.

==Links==

http://www.writedirections.com/art_title.php

==Work Cited==

Conny, Beth Mende. "How to Write a Great Title for Your Book." 2012 <http://www.writedirections.com/art_title.php>

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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Title]]

How do I write a strong title?

2013-11-08T03:40:44Z

Kstone039:

==How Do I Write a Strong Title==

# Get the reader’s attention
# Accurately inform the reader of the essay’s topic, subject, and purpose

==Consider the following ideas==
'''Get Spunky'''
If your title has a fun ring to it, chances are your audience will be captured by it.

'''Be Intriguing'''
Titles out of the ordinary that have a certain ring to them will capture the audiences attention. This will usually make the reader want to know more about the topic.

'''Be Authoritative'''
Authors who are experts in the field they are writing about should pay close attention to this. Use strong words that show you are the boss.

'''Offer a Benefit'''
Make the audience believe they will walk away gaining knowledge and able to use that knowledge.

'''Take the Right Approach'''
Know your audience. Use your title that will capture that certain age, culture, social or economical class's eye.

'''Use Subtitles'''
This works great when you do not have enough room to say in the main title.

'''Lastly, Be Patient'''
Brainstorm, ask for help and test your title with the public. It may sound like a good title to you, but may not be selling to others.

==Links==

http://www.writedirections.com/art_title.php

==Work Cited==

Conny, Beth Mende. "How to Write a Great Title for Your Book." 2012 <http://www.writedirections.com/art_title.php>

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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Title]]

How do I write a strong title?

2013-11-08T03:15:59Z

Kstone039:

==How Do I Write a Strong Title==

# Get the reader’s attention
# Accurately inform the reader of the essay’s topic, subject, and purpose

==Consider the following ideas==
'''Get Spunky'''
If your title has a fun ring to it, chances are your audience will be captured by it.

'''Be Intriguing'''
Titles out of the ordinary that have a certain ring to them will capture the audiences attention. This will usually make the reader want to know more about the topic.

'''Be Authoritative'''
Authors who are experts in the field they are writing about should pay close attention to this. Use strong words that show you are the boss.

'''Offer a Benefit'''
Make the audience believe they will walk away gaining knowledge and able to use that knowledge.

'''Take the Right Approach'''
Know your audience. Use your title that will capture that certain age, culture, social or economical class's eye.

'''Use Subtitles'''
This works great when you do not have enough room to say in the main title.

'''Lastly, Be Patient'''
Brainstorm, ask for help and test your title with the public. It may sound like a good title to you, but may not be selling to others.

==Conclusion==
A strong title will capture your audience which only means

==Links==

http://www.writedirections.com/art_title.php

==Work Cited==

Conny, Beth Mende. "How to Write a Great Title for Your Book." 2012 <http://www.writedirections.com/art_title.php>

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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Title]]