ENG 122 Week 1 - Discussion 2 Argument, Keyword, and Thesis Statement Workshop

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Prepare

As you prepare to write your second discussion for this week, be sure to complete the following:

 

 
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Reflect

Before drafting your initial post, take time to reflect on the approved research topics for your final paper. Considering the information in this week’s instructor guidance and readings, choose the research topic that suits you best. Choose a topic that is interesting, has a clear argument, and allows you to remain objective. We will be using research and logic to support our arguments in this class. It may be difficult to remain objective if you feel emotionally or spiritually connected to the subject.

 
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Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

In 200 to 300 words, share your chosen research topic for this class and write a few sentences on each of the following:

  • Share the kind of argument you hope to make and why.
  • Identify five to ten keywords for your library research and explain your choices.
  • Write a single-sentence thesis statement for your research paper and compare it to the “Thesis Checklist.”
  • Include any areas of confusion or questions you have for the class and/or your instructor


Our textbook authors, Drown & Sole (2013), give us a great discussion of formulating thesis statements in Section 4.2. In addition, the AU Writing Center includes a thesis generator tool to help you get started, and I've included some helpful tips as well as a step-by-step thesis guide in my instructor guidance notes this week. Somehow, though, argumentative thesis statements (also called “claims”) continue to be tough for many writers. What other resources have you found helpful in creating a strong argumentative thesis statement?

Since I know creating an argumentative thesis can be a challenge, I've created a short video to guide you through that process:  Creating Argumentative Thesis Statements. It is based on the University of Southern CA (n.d.) model. 

I HIGHLY encourage you to review this video, the Instructor's Guidance notes, and the AU Writing Center's thesis generator tool for help creating your own thesis this week. 

Use this forum as an opportunity to practice your thesis and get some feedback.  

 

 

Drown, E., & Sole, K. (2013). Writing college research papers (2nd ed.). San Diego: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.  

The University of Southern California. (n.d.) Writing 140: Invention. Retrieved from http://www-scf.usc.edu/~dtomkins/Invention.html

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