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Thesis

Topic Sentence 1

Topic Sentence 2

Topic Sentence 3

Introduction (In the box below, write ideas as to how to contextualize your thesis statement. It typically works best to start with issue or broad context, and then how your chosen media or artwork is related to that context or issue)

Thesis (write your main point in the box below)

Topic Sentence 1 (copy and paste your first topic sentence into the box below)

Critical Concepts (If applicable, define or elaborate on an important terms that your reader might need to understand your stance or argument)

Example or Evidence (In the box below, provide a description of your example, think CONTENT and FORM)

Analysis (Provide analysis for how your example helps prove the validity of your Topic Sentence— Think about the example’s FUNCTION in relation to your Topic Sentence, any critical concepts you are talking about, and your Thesis. This should answer the question, “Why does this example matter? How does it help prove your point?)

Conclusion (In the box below, write ideas as to how you might wrap up this paper. You might want to include thoughts as to what was achieved by talking about this with the examples you presented. You may also want to consider real world implications for your arguments, or ways in which the topic can be furthered in future discussions.)