specific information might be a quote
begins with a transition that wraps up the entire essay
has parentheses around it
restates the main idea or thesis
each paragraph begins with a transition
appears after information taken from a source (often a quote)
ends with a concluding sentence
ends with a strong statement that sticks with the reader
always uses author's name (if there is one)
list of sources that appears on its own page
specific information has comment sentences after it that explain its importance
states topic
creates interest for the reader
quotes will have lead-ins
answers an essential question
gives necessary background information
includes specific information
starts with a topic sentence
