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Thesis statements and outlines

Give each other feedback on thesis statements and outlines (hand-out). Work in pairs. Each pair gets the thesis statements and outlines from another pair to look at. Look at each statement and outline one at a time. Afterwards, pairs come together and give each other verbal feedback and offer helpful suggestions if changes need to be made.

Structure of an outline
I. MAJOR SUBTOPIC A. Minor Subtopic 1. Major Detail (a) Minor Detail (b) Minor Detail 2. Major Detail B. Minor Subtopic II. MAJOR SUBTOPIC

Introductory Paragraph
First sentence: draw readers attention to your topic. Introduce the main idea of your essay. A good opening paragraph captures the interest of your reader and tells why your topic is important. Last sentence: thesis statement

1st paragraph: should contain the strongest argument, most significant example, cleverest illustration, or an obvious beginning point. 2nd paragraph: should contain the second strongest argument, second most significant example, second cleverest illustration, or an obvious follow up the first paragraph in the body. 3d paragraph: should contain the weakest argument, weakest example, weakest illustration, or an obvious follow up to the second paragraph in the body. Try to link the paragraphs with hooks. You can let your text flow by connecting your sentences.

Body

Body paragraph structure

at least five to seven sentences topic sentence Highlights the main areas examined in a particular paragraph. A question should usually appear in the readers mind body sentences The second and third sentences are called supporting sentences. They are called supporting because they support, or explain the idea expressed in the topic sentence.

concluding sentence Answer the question raised in the topic sentence or draw a conclusion
subheadings only in a long essay

Concluding paragraph
an allusion to the pattern used in the introductory paragraph a restatement of the thesis statement, using some of the original language or language that echoes the original language. (the restatement, however, must not be a duplicate thesis statement.) a summary of the three main points from the body of the paper. a final statement that gives the reader signals that the discussion has come to an end. You can think of a concluding sentence as a sort of topic sentence in reverse.

Dealing with questions

Transition points to link your paragraphs

For listing different points First Second Third For counter examples However Even though On the other hand Nevertheless For additional ideas Another In addition to Related to Furthermore Also To show cause and effect Therefore Thus As a result of Consequently

signposting
Firstly, this assignment examines ... (your topic) and its links with ... (your first idea) Next, it closely examines ... in relation to ... (your next idea) Finally, it focuses on ... and how this affects ...(your next idea) One aspect which illustrates ... (your topic) can be identified as ... (the idea you want to develop) To further understand the role of ...(your topic or your previous idea) this section explores the idea that ... (introduce your new idea)

In contrast to evidence which presents the view that ... (mention your previous idea) an alternative perspective illustrates that ... (introduce your contrasting idea)
This evidence highlights that ... (sum up your idea) To conclude, this assignment has addressed a number of significant issues which show that ... (mention the conclusions you have drawn)

Paragraphs
Swap paragraphs with a partner and give each other feedback (hand-out).

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Dealing with questions

Study hand-out Fill in the worksheet (hand-out 2) D: briefly introduce a topic and then invite your audience to ask questions.

AWL sublist 1
Exercise 1 Principle concepts major specific role formula interpret data area established Exercise2 Evidence constitutes identify occurred issue derived theorists process assumed sector Exercise 3 Respond approached legislation finance environment benefit individual policy source created Exercise 4 Method section proceeded assessed involved functions estimated structure consists defined Exercise 5 Distribute export labour percentage required significant context varies income authority

Exercise 1 Credits assisting computational primarily site achievers re-evaluation resides Institutionalize unobtainable Exercise 2 Participated categorizing resourcefulness features culture stratagems concludes Purchased invests acquired Exercise 3 Surveys perception conducting item restricted range finally design chapter administered

AWL sublist 2

Exercise 4 Text consequences positive journalist regional focuses commissioned secure effect distinct
Exercise 5 Regulations constructing potentiality community appropriate elements impact maintain seek traditionally

Place the tip of your tongue against your upper teeth and then blow air through it three with thank you this/ those these

Pronunciation: th

final devoicing (Dutch and German speakers v>f d>t b>p z>s love lof bad bat and ant buzz bus

v is not f (Dutch speakers)

Its ferry nice here. The v is a v and not an f! F V W vibration
van vast

 becomes (chinese speakers)

the vowel sounds like Joan sounds like John Phone Go Know Although Ghost Make the o longer in these words, even make it sounds like there are two vowels put together.

Question1 Spelling Spell the word .................. without any spelling mistakes. Question 2 British versus American What is the American word for rubbish? Question 3 General knowledge Name seven world wonder, either from the old or the new list. Question 4 Economy At the airport of which city is secutiy staff on strike at today? Question 5 Picture What is this?

Quiz 3

Homework
Study writing paragraphs (Wadsworth ch. 7, or Writing Academic English ch. 1&2). Rewrite your introductory paragraph, implementing tips from fellow student.
Write another paragraph Study AWL sublists 3 and 4