Assignment 1. The thesis Statement and Paragraph
Purpose: Learn to tightly focus a 3-point thesis statement and develop into an Introductory Paragraph
Develop 3 thesis statements (3 points each) about topics that interest you (Note: you will be writing an essay one or more of these over the next week)
A thesis sentence: is
a) Topic, b) what you are saying about the topic, c) and three supporting points
A thesis-statement typically says, directly, “In this essay I argue that a) b) c)” ….
This thesis sentence will be developed in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences. Please Label your Topic (A), your Thesis Sentence (B), your 3 Supporting Points (C)
See this resource:
https://writingcenter.ashford.edu/thesis-generator
Consider all writing assignments as “drafts.” You will likely be asked to resubmit and improve. Your draft includes the following elements:
Purpose: Learn to tightly focus a 3-point thesis statement and develop into an Introductory Paragraph
Develop 3 thesis statements (3 points each) about topics that interest you (Note: you will be writing an essay one or more of these over the next week)
A thesis sentence: is
a) Topic, b) what you are saying about the topic, c) and three supporting points
A thesis-statement typically says, directly, “In this essay I argue that a) b) c)” ….
This thesis sentence will be developed in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences. Please Label your Topic (A), your Thesis Sentence (B), your 3 Supporting Points (C)
See this resource:
https://writingcenter.ashford.edu/thesis-generator
Consider all writing assignments as “drafts.” You will likely be asked to resubmit and improve. Your draft includes the following elements:
- 350-500 wds, TWO COPIES, using Grammarly.com or some other software assist
- Tested thesis statement: 3 points
- Stated opposing views
- Supported your Thesis statement with Specific evidence (cited and referenced)
- UNDERLINE THESIS
In academic writing, the following style points will deduct from the marking:
- Dummy subjects (there is, there are, it is)
- Use of Passive Voice (“The essay was written by the student”)
- Pronouns (I me we us you your; unsupported pronouns this, that, them, those)
- Rhetorical cheerleading: I believe, I think, it is my opinion, I feel, clearly, obviously, etc)
- Lack of citations, references, or incomplete APA format.
- Use of thesaurus and inappropriate words
PLEASE BE AWARE:
Your Essay will be reviewed by Unicheck, the plagiarism tool synced to Canvas. Unicheck will submit a similarity report a few minutes after you post your assignment. If the similarity index is above 30%, please redo and resubmit your assignment after you cite the sources properly to avoid plagiarism.
