MINI-WRITING LESSONESSAYS: FOCUS & STRUCTURE
I have my topic. Now what? • Strategies?
• Prewriting The outline• The destination
• Content• Making a Claim• Thesis
• Essay structure
S A M P L E S T R U C T U R E : O U T L I N E
I. Introductory Paragraph
II. Body ParagraphIII. Conclusion Paragraph
I. Introductory Para.A. Full name of author and work
B. Thesis: Make a claim
II. Body Para.A. Thesis Support One
A. Statement
B. Evidence: Quote/Paraphrase
C. Explanation
B. Support Two: Repeat
III. Conclusion A. No new claims introduced
B. Don’t simply re-state introduction
C. Step back an comment on wider implications; significance; “so-what” question
Sample Student Paper (670-72)
SAMPLE STRUCTURE: WEB
Evidence & Explanation
Evidence & Explanation
Evidence &Explanation
FOCUS
- Is your thesis the organizing idea of your paper?
- Does every sentence count? (Thesis.)
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