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E2BrainstormingandDevelopmentSheet.docxE2 Brainstorming and Development Sheet
Use this sheet to help you use brainstorm, outline, and identify where research is necessary. Make certain to watch Prof’s W.’s videos and refer to the E2 materials, especially the assignment sheet, to help you understand expectations. The DB prompts will also help you brainstorm and create content for this assignment. How long is this essay? How many sources do you need? Where and how do you find your sources?
Research Question (Title): “Should _______?”
Introduction:
-What info should be included in your intro? Consider audience and purpose, and refer to the “Starting and Outlining E2” PowerPoint for additional guidance.
-Thesis (1-2 sentences only): What is your position? Why? (These points should correspond with your body paragraphs, so it might be easier to brainstorm for paragraphs and then write your thesis!)
Body Paragraphs: In your body paragraphs, make sure to create stronger topic sentences and transitions; use the Oreo Cookie Method when integrating research, and don’t let your quotations be longer than 3 lines for an essay of this length.
BP1:
Topic Sentence (your position + explanation):
Evidence to support your position:
BP2:
Topic Sentence (your position + explanation):
Evidence to support your position:
BP3:
Topic Sentence (your position + explanation):
Evidence to support your position:
BP4:
Topic Sentence (your position + explanation):
Evidence to support your position:
BP5 (optional depending on length):
Topic Sentence (your position + explanation):
Evidence to support your position:
BP6 (optional depending on length):
Topic Sentence (your position + explanation):
Evidence to support your position:
Conclusion:
How can you paraphrase your thesis?
How can you paraphrase your topic sentences/main points?
What else do you want your audience to know? What else does your audience need to know?
Works Cited:
Don’t forget to include your Works Cited page at the end of each essay for this class! Failure to include it will result in failure of the assignment, and it could possibly be considered academic misconduct. Again, make certain to watch Prof. W.’s videos so you know how to do this properly. After you learn, it will be much easier to accomplish in the future!
*Note: Because this assignment is 900-1100 words, you should plan for approximately 4-6 body paragraphs (i.e., reasons for your position).
