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An well-organized essay should have

In writing, "usage" pertains to

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In writing, "usage" pertains to
Punctuation rules
How many times a writer uses a word
How a writer spells words
Subject/verb agreement, pronoun agreement, plurals, possessives
2
An well-organized essay should have
Paragraphs, but the order does not matter.
Never have any errors
As many ideas as the writer can think of to keep the essay interesting.
A clear introduction, body, and conclusion, with transitions between ideas.
3
The central idea of an essay is likely to be found in
The thesis statement
The body of the essay
The hook
The conclusion of the essay
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Elaboration occurs in the body of the essay because it
It keeps the essay organized.
Makes the essay make sense.
It ensures the essay is grammatically correct.
Supports the central idea with details, examples, and "anecdotes."
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Check your sentence formation by looking for
Typos and misspelled words
Fragments, run-ons, comma splices, starting with coordinating conjunctions
Organizational issues
Punctuation errors
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In writing, mechanics pertains to
Punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and formatting
Winding up a toy
Fixing a car
The type of pencil the writer uses