Thesis Statements with Points Listed
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This document discusses how to write a thesis statement that lists points to preview the ideas in the body paragraphs. It recommends determining an overall stance on the topic and supporting arguments. As an example, it presents a stance that school uniforms should be required and lists three sub-topics or reasons to support this: that uniforms improve student-teacher relations, encourage solidarity, and enhance school safety. It advises combining these sub-topics into a parallel structure thesis statement and writing at least one body paragraph in support of each sub-topic.
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My personal communication style is…(Here, you should talk about the “reflect” part of the prompt. You can share your personal verbal style, writing style, and any concerns you have about your ability to develop a truly academic argument in this class.)
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After reading the course materials, I have questions about…(Be sure to clearly state any questions or confusion you have regarding rhetoric, argument, or styles of argument. Your classmates can help you find the answers throughout the week.)
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English 122: Composition II
An Introduction to Argument
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Do you paraphrase or restate your thesis in a new way?
Do you summarize your main points?
Do you state any future research possibilities, if applicable?
Do you leave a lasting impression? How will you get your audience to continue
thinking about your topic and/or take action?
Editing and References
Did you run your Word document through Grammarly and fix the errors?
Did you follow APA guidelines?
Cover page, page numbers, double-spaced, 1” margins, headers,
indented paragraphs, and 12-point Times New Roman font.
In-Text Citations
Do you have 4-6 credible sources?
Have you used APA in-text citations to document your sources?
(Author’s last name, date) For example: (Wielding, 2017).
Do you have a References page?
List all references in alphabetical order with hanging indent(s).
Include major identifying information for each reference.
Appl.
Argumentative lesson plans
This lesson plan teaches high school students how to select evidence from texts to support an argument in an essay. Over three class periods, students will: 1) analyze model examples of selecting evidence, 2) practice the strategy in small groups, and 3) independently apply it to their own writing. The goal is for students to choose several interconnected pieces of evidence that adequately support their argument, rather than forming an argument without considering available evidence.
Bus 308Week 3 Discussion 3Read Lecture 3. React to the mater
Bus 308
Week 3 Discussion 3
Read Lecture 3. React to the material in this lecture. Is there anything you found to be unclear about setting up and using Excel for these statistical techniques? Looking at the data, present an ANOVA on the differences by grade mean on a variable—other than compa-ratio or salary—you feel might be important in answering our equal pay for equal work question. Interpret your results.
Learning more about the chai square was good for me, especially as I struggled with this concept in the recent past. The first chai square test is the goodness of fit text, and the second is contingency table test for independence. It’s good to go through Excel and actually do some hands on learning. Because I wanted to work out the chai square I sued the Fx Stastistal function, found in the lecture between steps 4 and 5. I feel like going through these questions in lecture 3 went by quicker than lecture 2, which is a major plus for me.
Writing Standards
Communicating professionally and ethically is one of the most important skillsets we can teach you at Strayer. This guide gives you a starting point for ensuring;
Your writing looks and sounds professional
You give credit to others in your work
Writing Assignments
Title Page
Start your paper with a title page and include assignment title, your name, the course title, your professor’s name, and date.
For all other writing assignments, see assignment guidelines.
Body
Include page numbers.
For your paper, use double spacing. For all other writing assignments, see assignment spacing guidelines.
Use Arial, Courier, Times New Roman, or Calibri font style.
Use 10-12 point font size for the body of your text.
For tables/charts/graphs/image, see assignment guidelines.
Clear and Ethical Writing
Writing should be in active voice when possible, use appropriate language, and be concise.
Use the point of view (first, second, or third person) required by the assignment guidelines.
Use spelling and grammar check tools to help ensure your work is error free.
Include in text citations and a reference page when the assignment requires research.
If a source is cited within the paper, then it needs to be listed on the reference page.
If a source is listed on the reference page, then it needs to be cited within the paper.
Reference Page
Include a reference page only when the assignment requires research.
Type Reference Page centered on the first line of the page.
Organize references in a numbered list and in order of use throughout the paper. If a source is cited more than once, use the original number.
In Text Citations
When quoting or paraphrasing another source in your writing, you need to give credit by using an in text citation. An in text citation includes the author’s last name and the number of the reference from the reference page list. Remember, only writing assignments that include research require in text citations.
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This document provides tips for students on writing an individual learning log essay that is self-reflective and draws from two speakers' presentations. It outlines the requirements of the 2,000-word essay including an abstract, structure with subheadings, use of academic sources to support arguments, and reflective language. Students are encouraged to choose topics they find interesting and link their arguments through a theme or their own reflection.
Use the writing process steps to develop a well written cause and ef
The document outlines the steps to develop a well-written cause and effect paragraph, including prewriting, planning, drafting, and polishing. It emphasizes using the writing process, maintaining unity, support and coherence, and following guidelines for paragraph length and formatting. Key aspects are choosing a topic, gathering thoughts on causes or effects, creating an outline organized by importance, writing a first draft, and proofreading for errors.
Introduction to Academic writing - Level 5
This document provides guidance on academic writing. It discusses what constitutes academic writing, including developing an argument, being structured and referenced. It emphasizes the importance of breaking down questions and planning essays with clear introductions, bodies, and conclusions. The document offers tips for writing paragraphs with a topic sentence, evidence, analysis, and conclusion. It stresses applying critical thinking, using formal language, and properly referencing sources. Students are assigned an upcoming assessment requiring an argumentative essay on a controversial topic with a clear position, evidence, and consideration of alternative views.
For this Individual Project, you should either choose one of the top.docx
For this Individual Project, you should either choose one of the topics below or devise one of your own (with your instructor’s approval) and write a short argument or persuasive essay. As you discovered in your reading, you will assert a position on the topic and then defend that position so well that others might agree with you. Remember, the argument or persuasive essay is not a personal rant. Your goal is to appear unbiased.
One of the ways of achieving a level of objectivity is to consider counterarguments against your position. Therefore, at least one of your paragraphs should include some discussion of a counterargument. For example, if you write in favor of abolishing the death penalty, you might devote some discussion to the loved ones of a murder victim, the need for these survivors to gain closure, or even their demands that the perpetrator meet a similar fate as the loved one taken from them.
You are welcome to rely on the five-paragraph essay structure of English 106.
Click
here
for a sample outline for an argument or persuasive essay
.
Topics
Click
here
for the suggested topics list for the argument or persuasive outline.
Note:
You may choose one of the topics provided. If you wish to devise your own topic, please seek your instructor’s approval of the topic before you begin writing.
As you choose your topic, keep in mind that your goal in English 107 is to create, week-by-week, a college-level research paper. You will submit a final draft of this paper at the end of Week 5. Although you will be allowed to change topics if needed, you should choose a topic this week that you will be comfortable researching and writing about throughout the course. Regardless of the topic that you choose, be sure to complete the following:
Format your essay in APA manuscript style. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions:
APA style at AIU
.
Include an introduction paragraph (place your thesis statement at or near the end of this paragraph).
Develop at least 3 main points in 3 body paragraphs, and include at least 1 counterargument.
End the essay with a wrap-up or conclusion paragraph.
Checklist
Format the pages of your project in APA manuscript style in the following order:
Title page
Abstract
Essay
Note:
Do not research this essay or include any citations.
Click
here
if you need to watch a tutorial on submitting Individual Project files.
Repurposed Submissions
If you are planning to submit a repurposed or reused assignment, please let your instructor know. If an instructor is not made aware of work being repurposed or reused, an instructor will treat the assignment as a plagiarized task and may post an F grade until proof of originality is provided. Click
here
for more information.
Grading Rubric:
Content & Organization
Demonstrates understanding of rhetorical mode and uses it to deliver appropriate, detailed and pertinent content structured in a logical pattern. Uses transitional devices to achieve coherence throughout the .
Effective paragraphs-presentation
The document provides information on paragraph structure, including its history and key components. It discusses how prior to the 19th century, paragraphs did not have a standardized structure. It then describes how Alexander Bain developed one of the first standardized paragraph models in the 19th century, proposing that paragraphs should have unity with one main idea, coherence through logical order and transitions, and development through supporting the main idea. The document continues by explaining additional concepts like topic sentences, coherence between and within paragraphs, counterarguments, introductions, and conclusions.
WRTG 101SWriting Assignment #3 Research-Supported EssayWr.docx
WRTG 101S
Writing Assignment #3: Research-Supported Essay
Writing Assignment #3 will be a
research-supported essay
.
Courses that fulfill the General Education Requirements (GERs) at UMUC all have a common theme—
technological transformations
.
In following this theme throughout this semester in WRTG 101, we have read the analyses of various authors on innovations and technological transformations in education and in other fields.
In this essay, you will continue this theme of technological transformations.
You have two choices for your essay topic.
Please choose
one
of the two choices.
Please note that both choices are identical to the choices you had for writing assignment #2, the cause-effect essay.
You may write on the same topic that you wrote on for writing assignment #2; however, you may be asked to adjust the topic in some direction in order to write a more successful research paper.
In addition, of course, you will expand on the number of sources you use to defend your argument.
Technology and Education
Analyze the impact of a particular trend in technology on education.
Our discussions in the class up to this point might be helpful for you as you consider ideas for this topic.
You might analyze any one of the following.
These are just examples.
Many approaches are possible for this topic.
The potential effects of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in higher education.
You might focus on a particular field of study for this choice.
The effects of online courses on education.
You might focus on a particular field of study for this choice.
The effects of using digital media in online courses
The effects of computer use in writing courses or courses in other disciplines
The effects of certain forms of technology on reading skills or reading habits
The potential effects of video games being introduced into schools and used to help educate students
Technology and Your Field of Study
Analyze the impact of technology on a field of study of your choice.
This option represents a more general approach to the essay.
Some examples might be the following. These are just examples.
Many approaches are possible for this topic.
The effects of mobile devices on cybersecurity
The effects of the Internet on the field of advertising
The effects of cloud computing on a particular business field
The effects of the Internet in an area of communication studies
The effects of the Internet on global marketing strategies
The effects of a particular type of technology on health care
Outline for the essay
The essay should have the following elements:
an engaging introductory paragraph.
You might even want to cite sources in the opening paragraph to make your opening engaging to the reader.
an effective and clear thesis statement
a statement of definitions and background on the topic on which you are writing.
You will want to define any terms necessary for the reader.
You may want to provide a h.
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Thesis Statements with Points Listed
- 1. Thesis Statements with Listed Points
- 2. Thesis Statements All good thesis statements present a topic that is arguable. One type of thesis statement is a thesis that lists points. A thesis statement that lists points previews the ideas supported in the upcoming body paragraphs.
- 3. Determining a Stance When drafting the thesis statement, determine the overall stance you want to take on the topic and then the supporting arguments for such an argument. Argument explored: Should school uniforms be required? Stance: School uniforms should be required.
- 4. Supporting the Stance School uniforms should be required because… ? ? ? • Sub-topic #1 • Sub-topic #2 • Sub-topic #3
- 5. Breaking It Down into 3 Sub-Topics 1 • School uniforms improve studentteacher relations. 2 • School uniforms encourage solidarity. 3 • School uniforms enhance school safety.
- 6. Parallel Structure Next, using parallel structure, combine the three sub-topics into one sentence. Parallel structure lists items and uses words and phrases that end similarly. For instance, if a list of words uses the –ing form of a word, all words in the list use the –ing form.
- 7. Examples of Parallel Structure Non-Parallel Structure: Activities where students write, are multiplying, and label ensure more effective mastery of a topic. Parallel Structure: Activities using writing, multiplying, and labeling ensure more effective mastery of a topic. Non-Parallel Structure: Negative public feedback should never be issued because it is offensive, unnecessary, and makes everyone depressed. Parallel Structure: Negative public feedback should never be issued because it is offensive, unnecessary, and depressing.
- 8. Thesis Statement with Listed Points Non-Parallel Structure: School uniforms should improve school relations, solidarity, and can lead to more safety in schools. Parallel Structure: School uniforms should be required to improve school relations, solidarity, and safety. Finally, in your body paragraphs, you will write at least one paragraph on each of the sub-topics mentioned in the three-part thesis statement so that your thesis statement is well-supported.