...comments. Use the observations you made and the scene you began to analyze in the Proposal to think about your thesis statement. Write down how they relate to your thesis statement. Choose your best three or four ideas. Arrange them in an order that makes sense to you: 1. 2. 3. 4. These three or four ideas will be the basis of your three or four body paragraphs. They should provide reasons why your thesis is true. Introduction What background information should you provide for the reader? Which passage are you writing about? What background information does your reader need about this passage? How will you convince your reader that your Close Reading assignment is worthwhile? What is your thesis? It belongs near the end of your introduction. Body Paragraph #1 What is your topic sentence? What is your example(s)? What is your analysis? How will you link your paragraph back to the big themes discussed in your thesis? Double check for: - unity - coherence - development Body Paragraph #2 What is your topic sentence? What is your...
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...essay under control, go on to the qualities of an excellent literary essay. I. First Paragraph—Introduction A. A broad statement introducing the subject in a general way in one or more sentences (this may be a statement of theme) B. A specific reference to the title and author C. Thesis statement presenting the main idea of the paper in one sentence (should reveal a plan for the paper and a “so what”) II. Second Paragraph—Body (suggestion: follow the quotation sandwich paragraph model) A. 1st point from the thesis statement — a generalization; make a claim B. Discussion C. An example or quotation to support your generalization D. Analysis and interpretation of the supporting evidence to show how it supports the generalization in your topic sentence 1. Literary element a. Example from your quotation b. Another example from your quotation 2. Another literary element 3. Another element of style E. Concluding sentence which ties this paragraph to your thesis F. Transition statement III. Third Paragraph—Body (suggestion: follow the quotation sandwich paragraph model) A. 2nd point from the thesis statement — a generalization; make a claim B. An example or quotation to support your generalization C. Analysis and interpretation of the supporting evidence to show how it supports the generalization in your topic sentence D. Discussion of the writer’s choices E. Concluding sentence which ties this paragraph to your thesis F. Transition into next part English 102: Writing About...
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...want to write it. Just choosing a topic and writing about it, and then we can summarise the main ideas. Organisation of information. There are some basic rules for writing a well - structured text. The text should be organised in a clear way; it must not be a twisted or an incomprehensible lot of ideas. We have to try to write according to certain conventions about hoe the text is organised. We have to structure our text in paragraphs. Each paragraph must express one idea. Some rules referring to the paragraphs: A paragraph must be clearly separated from other paragraphs, either by an empty line or by indenting the first line, or both. There must be no blank spaces or half-empty lines inside the paragraph. A paragraph in academic prose does not begin with a dot, a line or a kind of mark, except in special circumstances. Each body paragraph must normally have a topic sentence, and more than one sentence. Types of paragraphs. The introductory paragraph. There must be at least one, although there can be more than one. This paragraph is usually a generalisation. It is more or less true, imprecise and it is of relative little value unless it is backed up. But we have to take care with generalisations. We have always to try not to do an overgeneralization, and our generalisation must never include our opinion (there will be time for this later). We will have to avoid, also,...
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...personal understanding, and peer critiques, my essay’s strengths include a solid understanding of the purpose of the article, clear development of the thesis statement and sharp recognition of the audience. According to the instructor’s feedback, my introduction is the strongest part of my paper. My introduction seems to be well-organized, clear and concise. It also contains all the necessary components for a further analysis of the article showing insights of the rhetorical choices being analyzed. My thesis statement and main points are well-defined, precise and convincing. I also did well on following the MLA style guidelines. My quotations and in-text citations are consistently well worked. I believe also that I showed relevant improvement on words choices, sentences structure and logical reasoning....
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...the importance of your analysis. * Introduce the topic * Make a general statement about the overall topic you will discuss. Create a “hook” or an attention getter, which briefly explains the broad aspects of the topic. Remember, the hook often does not discuss the texts you are analyzing specifically, but addresses the topic of the texts more generally. Below is a list of different types of attention getters: * Ask a question * A quotation from a different text * An interesting or shocking fact or statistic * A pertinent example * A personal anecdote * Vivid description * Definition (considered very cliché, and possibly “boring”) * Introduce the text/texts and modes of interpretation * Introduce titles and author names * Briefly provide a one sentence summary of the text/texts * Briefly explain the concept, method, theory of interpretation you will use * Provide a clear argument * Define your paper so as to demonstrate the specific interpretation you intend to articulate (Use “metadiscourse” such as “Through the lens of queer theory, I will contend that the short story…” “In this paper I intend to show how poetic devices illustrate X about the poem.”) Body: During this portion of your paper, you must present your central analysis. All paragraphs should be highly structured. Summarize information for an unfamiliar reader, but emphasize analysis. The following example...
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...Name______________ Date___________ TEEEL: Language Analysis Made Easy How to structure your language analysis The best method of organising your language analysis is using the chronological order of the article. Thus, you would systematically work your way from the beginning to the end of the text, picking out the examples of language you think are most noteworthy and effective. (see essay template overleaf) Language Analysis Checklist • Have I identified an aspect of language or persuasive technique? • Do I have evidence from the text to support this? Use it. • Have I identified the likely effect of this language on the target audience? • Have I analysed and suggested reasons why the writer might have chosen to utilise this technique? Language Analysis: Don't Summarise! The most common trap students fall into when engaging in language analysis of a text is to summarise, rather than analyse. Make sure you are not repeating arguments made by the writer of the article. Your task is to identify, articulate and explain the use of persuasive techniques; not rehash the writer's arguments by paraphrasing the entire text. The Three Most Important Things to Remember 1. State the writer's contention, but don't summarise the content of the text. 2. Be specific about the persuasive techniques you have identified, by providing appropriate 'evidence' from the text - actually...
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...Careers in Accounting Jenifer Smyder ACC100 – Accounting I Dr. Kazem Khan Strayer University December 2, 2014 NOTE: This is your title page for the research paper in APA style. YOUR RUNNING HEAD IN ALL CAPS (a shortened version of your title no more than 50 characters). Be sure to type the words, Running head: and then place your shortened version of your title in all caps. Subheadings in the paper will derive from your brainstorming/prewriting research questions that are formed into phrases. Subheadings (for level one) are centered and bold. Always capitalize the important words in all subheadings including the title of the paper. You will more than likely have 5 to 7 subheadings. The entire paper must be double-spaced using size 12 font Times New Roman style. Abstract Your abstract starts here. Summarize your project in 150-250 words. Tell what stance you are taking on the topic and how you will provide evidence. Tell how you will argue the point. Avoid using contractions and 1st and 2nd person pronouns throughout the entire paper. First and second person pronouns include the following: I, me, my, myself, mine, we, us, our, ours, ourselves, you, your, yours, yourself, and yourselves. (NOTE: Although APA requires this page to be single spaced, and not indented, your professor may have other requirements). The word, Abstract is centered in bold. Title of Paper Here Your...
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...combination of visual, verbal, and contextual information. 2. To understand the role of audience in understanding the information. 3. To use skills in writing summary, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation. 4. To incorporate a graphic element as visual support in the textual analysis. 5. To quote from and document an online source correctly. ASSIGNMENT: 1. Read Chapter 13: Evaluations from The Norton Field Guide. 2. Select a Website of your own choosing for this evaluation assignment. However, consider the requirements of this assignment before deciding upon the site since some sites may lend themselves to evaluations better than others. 3. Include at least one screen capture, placed after the second paragraph (the summarizing paragraph) of your paper. See the handout on Using Graphics for Word 2007 posted in Angel for help with this assignment. 4. Prepare a paper of 750+ words. Include brief quotations from the Website in your body paragraphs, and document the site at the end of the paper. The paper needs the following parts: 1. Introduction—provides a brief summary, a context for analysis, and an evaluative thesis. 2. Criteria/Body Paragraphs—decide on an order for analyzing the Website and structure paragraphs accordingly. The first body paragraph should have a more detailed summary of the parts or features of the Website. These three criteria are standard ways of looking at a Website: * Design—review the effectiveness...
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...Literary Analysis paper Due 25 November Write a 500-word essay in MLA format analyzing Children of Heaven. Be sure to read Chapter 22 “Literary Analysis,” pages 349+. You are not organizing your essay around the plot. Instead, you are organizing it to analyze literary elements. Whereas written literature has style and tone, films have cinematography and sound, including music. For your essay map (which determines your topic sentences and body paragraphs), you may want to look at symbolism, themes, tone (sound), characters, and style (cinematography, including the planning and execution of light and color design, camera position and angle.) If you agree with Bert Cardullo (“Neorealism Iranian Style”) that the film maker subscribes to neorealism—a filmmaking style using real locations, non-professional actors, and simple straightforward stories, then you could reveal how the movie embodies these elements. Make sure that the thesis and essay map stand out as indicating a literary analysis essay and that that the three body paragraphs have clear literary analysis topic sentences. Do not begin body paragraphs with elements of plot. Instead, the topic sentences of each body paragraph should echo elements in the essay map. Also make sure that you use clear transitions, and that you have a significant conclusion. Use MLA format with in-text parenthetical citations in referring to the film itself. You may also want to use periodicals devoted to literary criticism...
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...University of Phoenix Material Rhetorical Modes Matrix Rhetorical modes are various methods for effectively communicating through language and writing. Complete the following chart to identify the purpose and structure of the various rhetorical modes used in academic writing. Provide at least two tips for writing each type of rhetorical device. | |Purpose |Structure |Tips | |Rhetorical mode |Explain when or why each |Explain what organizational method works |Provide two tips for writing in | | |rhetorical mode is used. |best with each rhetorical mode. |each rhetorical mode. | |Narration | | | | | |Narration is used to tell/retell|We feel that when you are narrating a |Be sure you know whether your | | |stories, and can be used at any |story to anyone it is best to place your |narration is factual or fictional| | |time. (Between friends, |ideas in chronological order. That way | | | |colleagues, family.) |the details of the story are in place and| | | | |you are...
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...You have been working on short writing assignments and exercises that practice the three individual parts of a rhetorical analysis—identification of the rhetorical situation, close analysis of the parts of the work, and a critical evaluation of the author’s moves and effectiveness. Now you will be putting it all together. You will write a rhetorical analysis on one of the speeches found on this website: http://www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speechesall.html You will identify the rhetorical situation, do a close analysis of a principle or strategy being used, and draw a conclusion on how well the author has accomplished his or her objective. Make sure you do NOT use the same speech as your peers. Assignment: Choose one of the articles. Write...
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...Basic Elements of An Essay [pic] Introduction of the Essay The introduction should detail what is contained in the paper. The introduction is usually only a paragraph, three at the most. The writer should sum up the introduction with a TOPIC SENTENCE which supports the main idea of the essay OR CLARIFYING STATEMENT. This will allow the reader to know the subject of the paper and an introduction to that subject. This is one of the most important things cited by the professors. Writing a Purpose Statement An example of a purpose statement is ‘Mutual funds are backbone of the economy of any country’. The Body of the Essay Paragraphs - First sentence contains the topic sentence, which supports the main idea of the essay. - The following sentences contain main points you're making about that topic - Other sentences support those main points with examples, explanations, etc. (Who, what, where, when, how, etc) The body of the essay is essentially the "meat and potatoes" of the paper. Several paragraphs will explain the topic that you are discussing. The paper will prove or disprove the purpose statement. There will be many citations, references and information which will lead the reader to understand what the paper is about. The body must be relevant to the subject, with clear and concise thoughts. Jargon or very technical terms should be explained so the reader does not become confused. Do not attempt to make the paper meet the required length by using "fluff" -...
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...Analysis of Formal Essay The essay “The Enduring Appeal of Agatha Christie” does a brilliant job on describing the uniqueness of Agatha Christie’s novels. The author of this essay really keeps their readers engaged by using detailed examples from Christie’s novels. Starting with the introduction, readers are introduced to some amazing works of fiction written by Canadian authors. Referring to Canadian authors gives the reader an idea about topic of the essay. For example the phrases, “Popular literature abounds with examples, ranging from the controversial work of Dan Brown to horrific work of Stephen King. On the beach, on the subway, people escape into the world of these authors.” helps the reader infer that essay will be on a talented author. From here the essay starts to be more specific. A thesis statement is added at the end of the introductory paragraph stating the overall argument. The author states a strong thesis by giving three clear reasons as to why readers appreciate Agatha Christie’s novels. The three points in the thesis are like a blueprint of the essay, specifying the points that will be discussed in the essay. Next, the reader is introduced to the first point of the essay through a topic sentence. This sentence states the main point that will be argued in first body paragraph and also creates a connection with the thesis statement. The topic sentence creates a link to the thesis, since it helps the first body paragraph to prove the first point stated in the...
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...Christie Agatha Reflective Essay The introductory paragraph of this piece recognizes the proper writing structure when constructing an essay. It began with a question to get the attention of the reader and to allow the reader to connect immediately. Next, it began to explain the genres she writes and compared her works to two exemplary authors such as Stephen King and Dan Brown to reinforce the idea that the essay is pro- Agatha. She then separated her comparison with the two great authors and her statement through a sentence explaining how readers relate to the authors of her caliber. This sentence provided a smooth transition from her comparison to her statement that Christie Agatha is the queen of crime fiction. Finally, it finished by introducing her final topic of discussion, her strong characters, interesting settings and her strong morality. The body paragraphs where very well constructed, they were in order of the introduction and they followed the rules of essay writing. Each body paragraph consisted of a transition, topic sentence, specific evidence and analysis, and a brief wrap-up sentence. The only downfall is the body paragraphs lacked a bit of evidence. The explanation of the arguments was quite vague. A conclusion is a brief summary of your body paragraph and a restating of the general ideas being portrayed. The essay properly restates the topic and its importance. The conclusion also contained a food for thought witch is ideal in the construction of...
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...Quantitative Case Report Checklist Executive Summary (One page) Six paragraphs Situational Analysis Overview Main SWOT Points related to the Issue Problem Analysis Review of Alternatives and Decision Criteria Recommendation with Rationale Action Plan with Critical Step, Potential Problem and Contingency Plan Present a good snapshot of the report 1.Situation Analysis – Overview (One paragraph) Should provide information about Company (age, location, type of business) Products/services and Primary customers Competitive advantage Current financial situation Current decision to be made Description of current (not past) situation supported by relevant facts from the case Situation Analysis - SWOT (One page with proper format) Assess the capabilities of the company (3-4 relevant points in each) Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Strengths & Weaknesses – internal factors – owned or controllable by the company Opportunities & Threats – external factors – uncontrollable by company For each point: Statement of the existing factor Explanation of why it is a S W O or T 2.Problem Analysis (One paragraph) Should include “Why is that”? “how significant is it?” Statement of the problem Three causes as to why it happened Significance of the problem Urgency required to solve the problem Work Smart Tip -Make sure you have a clear statement AND a case supported explanation to go along with your...
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