ENG 1100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Thesis Statement, Five Ws, Free Writing
22 Sep 2016
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The rules behind a well written and organized essay. An intro that repeats the essay topic. An opening sentence that makes a sweeping historical claim. Begin with a focused statement about the text you intent to discuss. Avoid longwinded ruminations about life a the universe and everything. One he or she instead of you: reason for writing (you need rational, must be motives, reader: who reads your essay, rules of writing for your particular audience. Read your assignment carefully, noting the key verbs in the assigned topic. The art of persuasion (task is to; persuade the reader toward your point of view, or to identify a problem or propose a solution) Analyze: read attentively to determine biases, rhetorical devices, strategies. Illustrate: describe in language (prefers a paraphrase of what you"re reading) Argue: debate within your essay (criminology essays, you"ve looked at all sides of the essay and chosen the best thesis)
