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#1 - I CAN write a thesis statement that
#1 - I CAN write a thesis statement that
is clear & specific
is an overview of what I want my readers to believe
mentions my strongest supporting claims
provides a roadmap for the rest of my paper.
THESIS STATEMENT
THESIS STATEMENT
Your thesis statement clearly reflects your purpose for writing and your critical stance about your topic (Belanger 158). The slideshow below will help you craft/refine your thesis statement.
Step 1 - Write the answer to your inquiry question.
Step 2 - Expand the answer with your strongest reasons/arguments.
Step 3 - Revise until your thesis statement is clearly written, reflects your opinion, and serves as a statement that will be the focus for everything you further explain in your paper.
#2 - I CAN write a introduction that frames my purpose for writing.
#2 - I CAN write a introduction that frames my purpose for writing.
INTRODUCTION:
INTRODUCTION:
Writing the introduction can be the most challenging part of the drafting process. Use this checklist to complete your introduction.
#3 - I CAN write body paragraphs that state the main idea, include evidence, provide an analysis of the evidence, and links back to the thesis statement.
#3 - I CAN write body paragraphs that state the main idea, include evidence, provide an analysis of the evidence, and links back to the thesis statement.
BODY PARAGRAPHS:
BODY PARAGRAPHS:
You need a body paragraph for each of your supporting claims. Use the MEAL format! This is all further explained in the slideshow below.
*Don't get started until reading about in-text citations below!
IN-TEXT CITATIONS
IN-TEXT CITATIONS
You must include an in-text citation for all paraphrased information. This resource from Easybib provides an overview of when you should include an in-text citation to avoid plagiarism? The slideshow below will help you properly include citations. Watch the slideshow below to be sure about formatting for different situations.
#4 - I CAN write a concluding paragraph that summarizes my main claims/arguments, overarching themes, and restates my thesis.
#4 - I CAN write a concluding paragraph that summarizes my main claims/arguments, overarching themes, and restates my thesis.
CONCLUSION:
CONCLUSION:
The following format will help you write a solid conclusion to conclude/summarize your research.
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Ballenger, Bruce P. The curious researcher: a guide to writing research papers. Hoboken, NJ: Pearson, 2017. Print.
Kirschenbaum, Michele, and Michele Kirschenbaum. "Am I Plagiarizing?: An Advanced Infographic - Easybib Blog." EasyBib Blog. N. p., 2018. Web. 11 Dec. 2018.
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