3. Write a short ‘Summary’: Summarize the text by stating the writer’s purpose and the main ideas, only. (Remember, you must also paraphrase when you are summarizing to AVOID PLAGIARISM). 4. Write an ‘Analysis’: Analyze the TECHNIQUES used by the author (‘Language’, ‘Purpose’, ‘Audience’, ‘Mode of Development', etc).
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. Must use APA style as outlined in your approved style guide to document all sources. Must include, on the final page, a Reference List that is completed according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide and has at least one reference in addition to the
2. The essay must have an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement in it. Please underline the sentence you consider the thesis. 3. All the sentences
.) are the pieces of support. They are your proof, evidence, etc. Sub-assertions MUST be identified by CAPITAL LETTERS. Have you looked at the setup and organization of my Outlining Lecture?
The order of the main points/argument in the body must follow the order of the main points/argument in the thesis statement. II. Body A. [Main point /Argument] 1. [Researched info] (parenthetical information: author’s last name # or “Article title”).
Essay Writing – Distinctively Visual (Run Lola Run and Related texts) Structure Introduction 1. Answer the question directly. If there is a quote, comment on whether it is true or not’ 2. Say what your text (‘Run Lola Run’) and related texts you will be using. 3.
To write the essay, begin by introducing the main question the dialogue considers. Then summarize each of the main arguments the speakers offer. For each argument, identify whether you consider it to be based on egoistic, utilitarian or deontological conceptions of morality and justify your identification with argument. There are at least three ways in which you may organize your essay. You may follow the organization offered in
How does Irving incorporate at least three of the above characteristics into "Rip Van Winkle"? What is the impact of these characteristics on the story or on the reader’s experience of the story? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text in your response. Process You should always use a process for your writing that includes planning and drafting. To complete this assignment, you will do the following: • Review the assignment instructions and grading criteria thoroughly.
Name______________________________ Period________ Write your thesis statement here. It should be one sentence and include both the name of the story and the author. Remember that the titles of short stories are indicated by quotation marks (like this: “The Cask of Amontillado”). Use the sample thesis statement on the other side as a model. Write a complete sentence that explains each of the main points you want to make in your essay to support your thesis.
Introduction • Introductions should be more than just a thesis • To develop introductions: o Utilize the background information to set the stage of the topic. o Thesis should be evident Body Paragraphs • Each paragraph needs a topic sentence • Evidence needs to be present. An ideal situation is at least 3 pieces of evidence. o Use quotes from the documents (not the background essay) o Summarize and/or paraphrase longer text or visual documents • Links: Should do two things – o Explain the evidence in your own words o Explain how the evidence proves that your claim as related to the topic sentence and thesis of your essay • A concluding sentence should help bring together your claim in each paragraph and serve as a transition to the next claim. Quality of Arguments • Answer the question being asked!!!