POLI 145C Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: William Strunk Jr., Guideposts, Word Processor
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Something does not have to be wildly controversial to constitute an argument. A good argument simply states a position and supports it with evidence in a clear, logical fashion. Some of the most important skills a student can learn in college are to write correctly, effectively, and even elegantly. The paper assignment for this course provides one opportunity to develop these skills, and we will read your papers with those objectives in mind. Thesis stated position; what you want to argue. The thesis is a focused statement that clearly expresses your argument. It is an assertion that can be supported with evidence. It may help to focus your thesis if you remember: you are writing this paper in response to some question. Evidence support for your thesis; the development of your argument. Evidence can take many forms, including: theories, facts, figures, stories, or anticipating and refuting counter-arguments*.
