Response Guidelines Follow these steps when writing a ‘Response’: 1. Actively read the text: Annotate and highlight important ideas. 2. Write an ‘Introduction’: Introduce the author and the text. 3.
The opening sentences can be descriptive, begin with an interesting statistic or a quotation. The introductory sentences will lead the reader to the point of your paper and to a clear thesis statement. This statement clearly tells the reader what your paper is going to cover. Thesis statement An example of a thesis statement: Although people frequently react to stress in harmful ways, there are four positve methods one may use to manage stress effectively. ((2 main ideas: problem/solutions) A writer begins with a broad topic and narrows it down to a manageable size.
• You should cite 3-4 sources for each essay. You may use any reputable source (textbook, Human Rights book, another book, article, or website) but be sure to properly cite your sources. • Pay attention to spelling and grammar. It will count as part of your grade. • Be sure to abide by the Academic Integrity policy.
Thematic Essay in Response to All But My Life Jane Schaffer writing strategy mainly focuses on the setting of the paragraphs so that they are effective. It focuses on the importance of structuring the paragraph in a way that captures important information and the attention of the reader. It states the importance of ensuring that the topic sentence, TS, shows the main idea and contains concrete information. The middle sentences, CD, are to contain the concrete information about the topic. Then there are commentary statements, CM.
Rhetorical Précis Assignment A. A rhetorical précis addresses these four rhetorical elements: * Name of the author and the title of work publishing information, date, and page numbers in parenthesis, a rhetorically accurate verb, and a “that” clause containing the major assertion (thesis statement) of the work. * A brief but accurate explanation of how the author develops or supports the thesis, usually in the same order as was developed in the essay. * A statement of the author’s apparent purpose, followed by an “in order to” phrase. * A description of the intended audience.
Topic sentences: • explain the point you're going to make in the paragraph • are clear and concise • link back to your contention in the introduction • build on the points made in the previous paragraphs When all topic sentences are read together, they should summarise your argument. If you recorded your key points in your essay plan, you've already written your topic sentences. Take your key points, write them in a single sentence and then write a paragraph discussing each one. EVIDENCE A good quote adds something meaningful to your argument and links to the main idea of the paragraph. When choosing a quote, make sure it: • supports the main idea of the paragraph • is punchy and direct, even dramatic • comes from a source you trust • is relatively short and to the point.
This helps you organize your information and will aid you in your persuasive essay. Make a brief outline (written or mental) for the reasons you prefer one of the two. Organize the reasons from least important (or least persuasive) to most important (or most persuasive). Write one paragraph for each of your main points. Use connecting words at the end or beginning of each paragraph.
Use evidence from the documents or sources to provide two to three details about Reason #1 or your Sub Thesis a. Make sure that you state according to what document In your writing EXAMPLE: (Document A, B, C, D, etc.) C. Argument 1. Explanation of why Reason #1 is one factor that answers that question III. BODY PARAGRAPH #2 (Reason Two) A. Sub Thesis: 1.
Storytelling can be a part of corporate training, public relations, politics, journalism, and| | |of course, the two industries we are going to focus on: grant writing and advertising”(Ramsdell 282). | |Critical Thinking by DasBender|“You will often come across critical thinking and analysis as requirements for assignments in writing and | | |upper-level courses in a variety of disciplines. Instructors have varying explanations of what they actually | | |require of you, but, in general, they expect you to respond thoughtfully to texts you have read” (DasBender | | |38). | | |“A critical thinker is always a good reader because to engage critically | | |with a text you have to read attentively and with an open mind, absorbing new ideas and forming your own as you| | |go along”(DasBender 40).
Italic text- calls attention to an important word; phrase 2. Quotation mark- used by author’s to show what someone said word for word 3. Footnotes- add information and give explanations 4. Paraphrasing- writing in your own words the author’s main point, argument, and the facts 5. Applying information- thinking about how information could be used in a different