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- 1. ESSAY ORGANIZER Submit by Email Print Form SAVE TO YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE TYPING-COMPLETE USING ADOBE READER-SAVE OFTEN Your Name Jennifer Wager Your Topic Moral Fiber Type of Essay Persuasive / Argumentative Compare / Contrast Cause / Effect Literary Analysis Informational Interview Descriptive Evaluation Research Other Division and Classification Narrative Definition Personal BRAINSTORMING Link to your Mindmap http://www.mindmeister.com/maps/show/29390733 OR Free Mind Map Sites Attach your Mindmap illustration file here Mind Meister Bubbl.us Mind42 Thesis Statement Need help? I believe that... that moral fiber is a person that follows the rules and knows right from wrong. * READ - Quick Note Is your thesis narrowly focused? You should test whether or not it is a thesis statement by imagining the words, "I believe that" Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? before the thesis statement. Those three words are not actually part of the thesis statement. Your Subtopics Topic Topic Topic moral if someone has moral fiber fiber 1 2 3 Most Important Topic / Strongest 2nd Most Important Topic 3rd Most Important Topic / Weakest Are your topics completely different? Are your topics interesting?
- 2. Topic 1 moral What is one good sentence to introduce this topic to your reader? Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Support #1 1-5 sentences Need a transition word? Source Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Support #2 1-5 sentences Need a transition word? Source Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Support #3 1-5 sentences Need a transition word? Source Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? What is one good sentence to transition into the next paragraph? Need a transition word? Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? QUICK PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST Is the information arranged from less important to most important? Does every sentence help support your topic? Does this information get you a step closer to proving your thesis? Do you provide sentences of different lengths and complexities in this paragraph?
- 3. Topic 2 What is one good sentence to introduce this topic to your reader? Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Support #1 1-5 sentences Need a transition word? Source Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Support #2 1-5 sentences Need a transition word? Source Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Support #3 1-5 sentences Need a transition word? Source Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? What is one good sentence to transition into the next paragraph? Need a transition word? Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? QUICK PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST Is the information arranged from less important to most important? Does every sentence help support your topic? Does this information get you a step closer to proving your thesis? Do you provide sentences of different lengths and complexities in this paragraph?
- 4. Topic 3 What is one good sentence to introduce this topic to your reader? Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Support #1 1-5 sentences Need a transition word? Source Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Support #2 1-5 sentences Need a transition word? Source Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Support #3 1-5 sentences Need a transition word? Source Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? QUICK PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST Is the information arranged from less important to most important? Does every sentence help support your topic? Does this information get you a step closer to proving your thesis? Do you provide sentences of different lengths and complexities in this paragraph?
- 5. Introduction Paragraph Need help? Ask yourself 1) How can I get my reader's attention? 2) Imagine your reader knows nothing about your topic. What background information could I give my reader about my topic? 3) Why should the reader care to know this information? 4) What is it you are trying to prove? Attention Getter 1 Sentence Need help? What was your attention getter? A Question A Quick Story An Interesting Fact A Quote A Shocking Statistic An Unusual Statement Other Background Information 2-5 Sentences - Introduce your topic, but not your thesis - Provide insider details that would help your reader better understand your topic, without providing information you are discussing in your support. Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Why should your reader care? Complete this sentence.. It is important that you read this essay because... *Read - Quick Note "It is important that you read this essay because" is a way to help you word this sentence and those 9 words should not be copied and pasted into your essay. Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Thesis Statement (paste the one you already wrote on page 1) QUICK PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST Did you avoid referring to yourself or your reader directly? Would you want to read your paper after reading your introduction?
- 6. Conclusion Paragraph Need help? A conclusion should... 1) Include a brief summary of the paper's main points. 2) Suggest results or consequences 3) Leave a lasting impression Restate your thesis in a fresh, new way Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Summarize / Reflect / Give Final thoughts on Topic 1 1-3 Sentences Need a transition word? Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Summarize / Reflect / Give Final thoughts on Topic 2 1-3 Sentences Need a transition word? Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Summarize / Reflect / Give Final thoughts on Topic 3 1-3 Sentences Need a transition word? Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? Final Thought 1 Sentence -Contains vivid language -Compound or Complex sentence -Leave a lasting impression -Sums up your essay in one incredible sentence Need a transition word? Is your language at a high-level? What does high-level language mean? QUICK PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST Did you avoid referring to yourself or your reader directly? Did you feel your conclusion leaves the reader satisfied and impressed?
- 7. BIBLIOGRAPHY Copy and Paste your citations you created using Easybib You will be able to copy and paste this onto your Bibliography page. Citations in Alphabetical Order Paragraph Organization- Copy and Paste your sentences in the correct order Paragraph 1- Introduction Paragraph 3 - Body Paragraph 2 Paragraph 5 - Conclusion - Attention Getter - Topic Introduction - Thesis Restatement - Background Information - Support 1 - Summarize/Reflect/Final - Topic 1 - Why should we care sentence - Support 2 - Summarize/Reflect/Final - Topic 2 - Thesis Statement - Support 3 - Summarize/Reflect/Final - Topic 3 - Transition - Strong Final Thought Paragraph 2 - Body Paragraph 1 Paragraph 4 - Body Paragraph 3 Final page - Bibliography - Topic Introduction - On a new page - Support 1 - Topic Introduction - Titled - Bibliography - Support 2 - Support 1 - Use citations created from Easybib - Support 3 - Support 2 - MLA Format - Transition - Support 3 - Alphabetized Before you submit checklist Is your paper in Time New Roman font? Do you proofread at least 3 times? Do you use 12 pt font and double space? Has someone other than you read this paper? Do I spell everything correctly? Did I put everything in my own words to avoid plagiarism? Did I check all punctuation and capitalization? Have I done my best? Did I rid my essay of unnecessary qualifiers like "Really" "Just" "Sort of" "Like" and "So" Do you get rid of BABY WORDS and use a thesaurus to enhance your language? mrdaley@mrdaley.com