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WritingActivity21.doc

Name: Writing Activity

Writing Activity

5% of overall course grade

Strive to… (these are called “learning outcomes”):

· Demonstrate clarity of language

· Apply patterns of organization

· Provide support with relevant and credible evidence

Step 1: Identify the main question you are addressing. Write it here. Clarify it if necessary:

Introduction & Thesis:

Thesis Statement (“This paper exists to show you ____. OR The conclusion of this paper is _______. I will explain this by discussing A, B, & C”):

· Main thesis (why this paper exists):

· I will explain/explore/demonstrate this by discussing:

· A:

· B:

· C:

Lead-in Sentence (Thesis + A – That is, use a sentence that reminds the reader of your thesis and then introduces topic A):

Details & Support:

Wrap-up Sentence (A + Thesis):

Lead-in Sentence (Thesis + B):

Details & Support:

Wrap-up Sentence (B + Thesis):

Lead-in Sentence (Thesis + C):

Details & Support:

Wrap-up Sentence (C + Thesis):

Conclusion

Restate Thesis:

Wrap-up & Point Forward:

References (for APA) or Works Cited (for MLA)

TIPS

S.E.E.I.

Elaborate on claims or integrate quotes – a critical thinking strategy:

· STATE : (The initial statement or quote)

· ELABORATE : “In other words…”

· EXEMPLIFY : “For example…”

· ILLUSTRATE : “It’s like…”

QUOTES

Include 2-3 in EACH body paragraph.

· Elaborate on each (use SEEI)

· Cite each: Add in-text citation AND information for references page. (Use Citation Tips File)