3 Discussions about: Our Dying Oceans: A Cause for Alarm, or an Exaggerated Problem?

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1. Which article in the section did you react to the most?
2. Which did you agree with the most?
3. Which did you disagree with the most?
4. If you were to join the conversation that the authors are having,  what points would you want to bring up?

2-Thesis statement

 Your thesis statement is your paper's main claim.   Let's develop  your main claim.  Creating a strong thesis statement. 

 Afterwards,  describe which claim you think is the strongest and express any concerns you have about your claim.  

3-Introduction Paragraph 

Your assignment is to write a draft introduction paragraph of your final paper. The introduction paragraph is the first section of an essay (Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion). The introduction paragraph should succinctly introduce the debate you are entering from the readings and should also contain your thesis or main claim. For additional information, see "Directions for Assignment" below the lecture.