ENGL 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Thesis Statement

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At least 500 words (this may differ) At least five paragraphs (this may differ) The introduction is used to give a preview of your topic to the audience and capture the audience"s attention so they are compelled to read the whole paper: examples of attention-getting devices: analogies, anecdotes, quotes. The thesis statement is a summary of the topic, the writer"s position or attitude towards the topic, and the supporting points of development. The thesis statement is also part of the introduction: the topic. The topic should be clearly stated so the audience knows what the topic is. The writer should be familiar with the topic and have background knowledge, which builds the writer"s credibility and gives ideas for subtopics: the attitude or position. The writer should make it clear whether they support or oppose the topic. The writer should have a consistent point of view throughout the whole paper, and should not switch sides: points of development.

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