GNED 1401 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Thesis Statement, Topic Sentence
18 Jan 2017
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Sum up the essay in the beginning. One sentence in length, can use colon/semi-colon to merge 2 sentences: _____ ; _____ Can be the last sentence of the introduction (best spot: can be the first or in the middle as well. Kelly"s formula for a perfect thesis statement = brainstorming. How long is it: for example, 700- 750 words. 1 paragraph = 250 pages, should not take up a whole page. Essay should be coherent, in order that the points are stated in the thesis statement. 700 750 words in which you argue/persuade with no research. Once you know this information, you brainstorm. Tv is good/bad (pick one) because of _____ (point a), _______ (point b), and _______ (point c) Tv is bad because of violence, obesity, and values. Nutrition is good/bad (choose one) because ______, _________, and _______ Helps people lose weight: reduce obesity.
