LAWS 2105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Thesis Statement, Critical Thinking
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Grading rubric can be found on culearn, should be used as reference in o(cid:396)de(cid:396) to (cid:449)(cid:396)ite a(cid:374) (cid:862)a+(cid:863) le(cid:448)el pape(cid:396). For feedback from professor; make appointment or go see him during office hours. A thesis statement is a debatable claim and if fundamental in order to receive a passing grade. Focus on having extensive arguments rather than having extensive background information. Fo(cid:396) feed(cid:271)a(cid:272)k, use the (cid:862)se(cid:374)d thesis state(cid:373)e(cid:374)t (cid:448)ia e(cid:373)ail(cid:863) Roadmap gives the reader in which direction you will be taking your arguments. (three roadmap points for three arguments) Citation are extremely important (otherwise considered plagiarism), Must provide evidence to your statements and arguments: evidence are short quotes from the reading. Must provide an explanation of the quotes you used. Papers ranging from 900-1200 words will not be penalized, anything less or more may be depending on quality of the content. Must be one clear and concise argument articulated per paragraph.