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This document provides guidance on writing a strong thesis statement. It explains that a good thesis is a single, clear sentence that takes a position on a topic and provides at least three reasons or arguments to support that position. It should not be a question, "I" statement, obvious statement, or emotional claim. The document also discusses how to write topic sentences for paragraphs that directly support the thesis and include details and examples in supporting sentences.
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2) Express an opinion or attitude rather than just stating the topic;
3) Often include subtopics to signal how the essay will be organized;
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The document discusses the key features of an effective thesis statement, including that it should:
1) Be a complete sentence that contains the main idea of the essay.
2) Often be located at the end of the introductory paragraph.
3) Express an opinion or attitude on the topic rather than just stating a fact.
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4) Typically be located at the end of the introduction paragraph.
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PHI208
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Week 5 - Final Paper
Final Paper
Please read these assignment instructions before writing your paper, and re-read them often during and after the writing process to make sure that you are fulfilling all of the instructions. Please also utilize the
assignment guidance
and the
outlined model
provided.
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WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
Notes and Advice
This paper is a demonstration of what you have learned about moral reasoning based on our examining of ethical theories and specific ethical issues. As such, you should focus your attention on carefully spelling out the reasoning that supports your conclusion, and
relating
that to the theories we have discussed in class.
You are free to write on the same topic and question you wrote on in previous papers or choose a different topic and question.
If you choose a different topic, you
would
benefit from going through the Week One Assignment exercises.
For a list of acceptable topics to start with, see the options from the list of topics available in the online course. If you are still unsure of your topic or of how properly to focus it
into
a relevant ethical question, you are strongly encouraged to consult with your instructor.
You are free to draw upon the work you did in previous papers, and reuse parts that you feel were strong, but you are not to simply recycle the previous papers. This paper should reflect the culmination of the development of your thoughts on this issue, and
many of the requirements for the final paper cannot be satisfied by a heavily recycled paper
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The consideration of an objection
against
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Explain what you think is the best way to reason about this issue, and show as clearly and persuasively as you can how that reasoning supports your position.
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Make reference to at least two.
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Add a ‘working title’ here.Introduction
Opening Sentence: (One sentence on the essay topic – time, place, context: where is the issue/what is the issue/when is/did it occur? Be SPECIFIC. Avoid broad sweeping statements such as “The whole world faces a crisis…” OR “Since the dawn of time…”.)
Essential background information that the reader needs to get the CONTEXT/SIGNIFICANCE. Do NOT go into huge detail here. The body paragraphs are for detail and explanation. Guide the reader into your specific thesis focus.
Thesis: (Clearly state your argument with the position you are taking and the implications/because/so what/why this is significant. Avoid the use of personal pronouns. Do NOT phrase this as a question – it is the answer to your initial research question)
Body
(One point discussed per paragraph)
Key Point 1: (Topic sentence to introduce focus of paragraph. Do NOT include quotes or references in the topic sentences. The topic sentence should be YOUR words and allow the reader a snapshot of the main idea of the paragraph)
Explanatory Sentence: (Why is this important to the focus of the essay? Links to thesis)
Evidence: (Basic explanation, Examples, quotes, to support point, counter argument)
Linking Sentence: (States how the point in this paragraph can be further supported by the next key point or link it back to the thesis)
(One point discussed per paragraph)
Key Point 2: (Topic sentence to introduce focus of paragraph. Do NOT include quotes or references in the topic sentences. The topic sentence should be YOUR words and allow the reader a snapshot of the main idea of the paragraph.)
Explanatory Sentence: (Why is this important to the focus of the essay? Links to thesis)
Evidence: (Basic explanation, Examples, quotes, to support point, counter argument.)
Linking Sentence: (States how the point in this paragraph can be further supported by the next key point or link it back to the thesis.)
(One point discussed per paragraph)
Key Point 3: (Topic sentence to introduce focus of paragraph. Do NOT include quotes or references in the topic sentences. The topic sentence should be YOUR words and allow the reader a snapshot of the main idea of the paragraph.)
Explanatory Sentence: (Why is this important to the focus of the essay? Links to thesis)
Evidence: (Basic explanation, Examples, quotes, to support point, counter argument.)
Linking Sentence: (States how the point in this paragraph can be further supported by the next key point or link it back to the thesis.)
Conclusion
(What the essay was about – link to thesis. Remind the reader of the main argument)
Summary of Key Points.NO new information – you can restate a key point or use new words/paraphrase a main point but do no introduce new ideas:
Concluding Sentence: (Final stance on essay topic.)
Reference List
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION PAPER: This paper is a statement of your personal philosophy of education, which should focus on the purpose of education, which is why education is carried out and not so much how it is carried out. Your purpose of education is to emphasize the long-range impact you believe education should have on individuals and on society—the outcome of education. As you convey your philosophy, you are to focus on its outcome rather than on the methods, practices, instruction, or classroom activities. Those are tools of carrying out your philosophy; therefore, a simple discussion of teaching strategies does not make up your philosophy of education.
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1. Title Page
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· Student Name
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· Paragraph: Subsequent sentences should practically explain what you will do in your instructional practice to carry out the philosophy you stated in the first sentence.
3. Introduction (Do not use a heading for this section.)
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- 1. THE THESIS STATEMENT The thesis is an idea, opinion, or conclusion about your topic, is proven by your research, and is the last sentence of your introduction.
- 2. THE THESIS STATEMENT A good thesis is: A statement made in one well-developed sentence. Clear and to the point. Based on information you find in you reading and prove with your research. Specific and focuses on information that can be explored in a 2-3 page paper.
- 3. THE THESIS STATEMENT A good thesis is NOT: ● A question ● An “I” statement (I learned that.....) ● Everly obvious (education problems have been in the news a lot lately.) ● Everly general (Educationa problems exists in our world.) ● Emotional
- 4. THE THESIS STATEMENT Example: Year Round education Should not be used in schools 1. promotes burnout in students & teachers 2. threatens family life and bonds 3. costs more money Year round education should not be used in today’s schools because it promotes student and teacher burnout, threatens our family life, costs more money to keep schools open, and is not proven to increase academics as is thought Issue Position 3 Reasons for support Thesis Statement
- 5. THE THESIS STATEMENT OpinionThesis Statement A thesis should contain a topic (what you are writing about), an opinion (what your attitude is towards the topic), and the reason why you hold that view (exolanations answering “why?” or “so what?”). Locating the opinion in a thesis: when you look for the opinion in a thesis, askyourself what the writer’s attitude is towards the topic.
- 6. THE THESIS STATEMENT Brainstorming Brainstorming: is making a list of single words, sentences, ideas about a topic.
- 7. THE THESIS STATEMENT TheTopic Sentence Just as the thesis statement tells the main argument of your essay, topic sentences state the main idea of individual body paragraphs and directly relate to your thesis. Topic sentences provide support for you argument and direction for yu reader. What is the topic sentence? The topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph. What does it do? It introduces the main idea of the paragraph. How do i write one? Summariz the main idea of you paragraph. Indicate to the reader what your paragraph will be about.
- 8. THE THESIS STATEMENT Supporting sentences. Supporting sentences follow the topic sentence in a paragraph. Supporting sentences add details to the paragraph by listing EXAMPLES, STEPS, REASONS or FACTS. What are supporting sentences? They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of a paragraph. What do they do? They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph. How do I write them? You should give supporting facts, details, and examples.