Writing 1030F Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Thesis Statement

• School: Western University
• Department: Writing
• Course: Writing 1030F
• Professor: David Barrick

Document Summary

Speaker message listener: issue is the direction of the arrow. This model is one way: does not allow for feedback or allow receiver to communicate back with the speaker. When there is not feedback problems occur: communication errors. Every act of communication arises from an occasion; it must respond to demands of a very specific context. Writers who understand their audience and their purpose are the best communicators. Picks a very specific topic and discusses it in depth. Constructs an argument to make a point. Requires meticulous attention to structure and organization at both the microcosmic and macrocosmic level. Carefully considers its audience, purpose, and effect. The government should eliminate gas-powered cars because they pollute too much. Everyone hates the smell of burning fuel, and electric cars are much better for the environment: no evidence supporting this argument. Needs further elaboration and at the moment it is entirely subjective.