Eng 102BC Thesis Intro Conclusion

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Writing summaries

Thesis statements

Introductions

Conclusions


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On a sheet of paper, briefly explain which of thefollowing items presents the most difficulty

for you as a writer.

Thesis statements

Introductions Conclusions

Where do you stand?


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Where do you stand? Go to the board with the item that presents the

most difficulty for you.

Discuss your issue with the others who have alsochosen this item as most difficult.

As a group, decide which reasons are the mostcommon.

Write 3-5 of them on the board.


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What is a thesis statement?

A one- or two-sentence summary of a papers

content Serves as an assertion about essays content

Highlights all main topics covered in essay

What is its purpose?

It establishes a focus

Establishes a basis on which to include or

exclude information Forecasts authors discussion


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What are the components of a thesis statement?

Makes an assertion/claim about essay topic Dont be wishy-washy!

Specific

Dont be too broad!


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What is a working thesis?

Hypothesis about topic or a claim intended tobe made

After drafting, success of working thesis can beevaluated

Working thesis statements CHANGE!

What is its purpose?

Help guide research If unable to prove through research, must

change and alter this assertion


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Name and describe three types of thesis

statements.

Explanatory thesis Call for information, not analysis

Fuel-cell technology has emerged as a

promising approach to developing energy-efficient vehicles.

Mildly argumentative thesis

Reports, some analysis and judgment

To reduce our dependence on nonrenewablefossil fuel, the federal government shouldencourage the development of fuel-cell

vehicles.


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Name and describe three types of thesis

statements.

Strongly argumentative thesis Call for information, analysis, and a firm

point of view

The federal government shouldsubsidizethe development of fuel-cell vehicles aswell as the hydrogen infrastructure neededto support them; otherwise, the United

Stateswill be increasingly vulnerable torecession and other economic dislocationsresulting from our dependence on thecontinued flow of foreign oil.


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Write a thesis statement for a summary of Sonnet 116:Let me not to the marriage of true minds

Admit impediments. Love is not love

Which alters when it alteration finds,

Or bends with the remover to remove:

O no! it is an ever-fixed mark

That looks on tempests and is never shaken;

It is the star to every wandering bark,

Whose worths unknown, although his height be taken.

Loves not Times fool, though rosy lips and cheeks

Within his bending sickles compass come:Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,

But bears it out even to the edge of doom.

If this be error and upon me proved,

I never writ, nor no man ever loved.


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William Shakespeare defines what love is and what

it isnt in Sonnet 116.William Shakespeares Sonnet 116 identifies lovescharacteristics as being steadfast and everlasting.

Author namearticle titlethree/four/+ main ideas


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What are some strategies for writing introductions?

Quotation

Give quote and explain how it elucidates topic Historical Review

Background info so that reader can follow issue

Review of a Controversy Like historical, but shows why issue is debated

From General to Specific Takes reader from what they know to more detailed info

leading to essays specific topic

Anecdote and Illustration Funny, touching, or otherwise appropriate story

Question Ask simple question that isnt all that simple to answer


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Intro format suggestion

Opener

Background information

Thesis statement


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What are some strategies for writing conclusions?

Statement of subjects significance

How essay applies to greater world Call for further research

What needs to still be considered (often done inscientific essays)

Solution/recommendation Essays about problems/controversy can give what

should be done

Anecdote

Quotation

Question

Speculation


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What are some strategies for writing conclusions?

Anecdote

Tell a story so that readers discover significance toanother source

Quotation Helps gain authority and credibility

Question Calls on readers to assume an active role by offering

their own answers

Speculation Get the reader thinking about possibilities

Consider what might happen as well as what hashappened


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Conclusion format suggestion

Summarize points

Restate thesis

Final thought


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