ENG 0802 Lecture Notes - Thesis Statement, Rhetorical Device, Online Writing Lab

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21 Oct 2022

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English

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ENG 0802

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You can think of these points as a do"s and don"ts for good essay writing. You are strongly encouraged to create a checklist for your essays using these best practices as a guide. Getting started: doing prewriting is key to a good essay foundation. Berkeley"s student learning center on prewriting strategies and examples: once you"ve done some prewriting and have started to get a handle on your topic and focus, create an outline. An outline is a key organization tool, but you must always remember you need a working outline that is subject to continual revision until the paper is finished. It need not be a formal outline where you spend more time trying to format the outline than actually getting information into it. I recommend a simple, bulleted outline to get your thoughts organized: first rule of thumb! Your job as writer is to convey information in a cogent and coherent way for the reader to process.

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*Please refer to the attached file.

You are writing a rough draft for the essay part 1,

This writing practice will focus on

Steps *1 and *2 below:

___________________

FIVE STEPS OF WRITING~*1- Prewrite*2-Draft 3- Revise 4- Edit/Proofread 5- Publish

Expository Essay Part 1

Student Resource

EXPOSITORY ESSAY

– explains, points out

Used in articles, essays, exam questions

- Used to report on research

- Used to share information, give directions

REVIEW:

Elements of Expository Essay:

Thesis

–

Thesis Statement states topic, introduces supporting points

Structure

–

- Organization - often by Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Compare/Contrast

- Supporting paragraphs (at least one per supporting point)

- Use of formatting, graphics, and multi-media where appropriate

- Conclusion - relates to thesis and pulls supporting points together

Style

–

- Formal tone - complete sentences; conventional construction and language

- Active voice

Assignment:

Complete the first

two

steps in writing an Expository Essay.

You can use the sample writing prompt on Page 3 or choose a topic based on stories/articles of

your choosing. Page 3 also gives a sample thesis and outline based on the writing prompt. If

writing on your own topic and texts, choose three texts from different genres – e.g., short story,

science fiction, poetry, memoir, informational text, etc.

Step 1)

Prewrite

– Write your thesis statement.

– Determine the structure and organization (e.g., compare/contrast).

– Make an Outline (should include the thesis statement plus a list of

supporting points and a conclusion).

Step 2)

Draft

– Follow your Outline.

– Consider the audience's knowledge of and experience with the topic.

– Give concrete examples (each supporting point should be at least one

paragraph).

– Relate each point back to the thesis statement.

– Draw a conclusion that relates to the thesis statement and ties the

supporting points together.

Expository Essay Part 1

Student Resource

EXPOSITORY ESSAY - SAMPLE THESIS AND OUTLINE

WRITING PROMPT

Compare/contrast the authors' treatments of the theme of

taking

responsibility

in three different genres of text:

Short Story

–"Through the Tunnel,"

Science

Fiction

– "A Sound of Thunder," and

Informational Text

– "Quit blaming; take responsibility."

Thesis

Authors Lessing, Bradbury, and Gitomer, writing in three different textual genres,

each address the theme of taking responsibility by contrasting instances of responsible and

irresponsible behavior and drawing the conclusion of the benefits of taking responsibility.

Supporting paragraphs

– with formatting (subtitles):

1. Short Story

– Lessing ("Through the Tunnel") contrasts Jerry's irresponsible/ responsible

behavior and draws conclusion responsibility is best – Jerry feels better about himself.

- Irresponsible: Jerry tries to get attention, be accepted by other boys; wants to swim

through tunnel before ready (examples from story)

- Responsible: Jerry stops trying to please other boys; adopts his quest; trains and works

to be prepared (examples from story)

- Lessing draws unstated conclusion of benefits of taking responsibility

(contrasts Jerry's feelings before and after quest)

2. Science Fiction

– Bradbury ("A Sound of Thunder") contrasts Time Safari Inc.'s/ Eckels'

responsible/irresponsible behavior and graphically illustrates the devastating results of

irresponsibility.

- Irresponsible: Eckels' uncaring, irresponsible attitude (examples in story)

- Responsible: Time Safari's careful planning and preparation for the hunt

(examples

from story)

- Bradbury ends story showing dramatic impact of being irresponsible, implying the

benefits of responsibility

3. Informational Text

–

Gitomer ("Quit blaming; take responsibility") compares salespeople

with politicians in their tendency to avoid taking responsibility and contrasts that attitude with

suggestions on taking responsibility to achieve success.

- Irresponsible: Salespeople and politicians blame others for their failures

(specific examples from article)

- Responsible: Suggestions on how they can take responsibility by

studying failures and

making them successes (examples in article)

- Gitomer concludes that salespeople (and politicians) can achieve results

they seek by

overcoming obstacles and taking responsibility

Conclusion

Authors Lessing, Bradbury, and Gitomer, writing in three different textual

genres, each address the theme of taking responsibility by contrasting instances of responsible

and irresponsible behavior, concluding that taking responsibility brings the best r

This writing practice will focus on

Steps *1 and *2 below:

___________________

FIVE STEPS OF WRITING ~* 1-Prewrite* 2- Draft 3- Revise\ 4- Edit/Proofread 5- Publish

Expository Essay Part 1

Student Resource

EXPOSITORY ESSAY

– explains, points out

Used in articles, essays, exam questions

- Used to report on research

- Used to share information, give directions

REVIEW:

Elements of Expository Essay:

Thesis

–

Thesis Statement states topic, introduces supporting points

Structure

–

- Organization - often by Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Compare/Contrast

- Supporting paragraphs (at least one per supporting point)

- Use of formatting, graphics, and multi-media where appropriate

- Conclusion - relates to thesis and pulls supporting points together

Style

–

- Formal tone - complete sentences; conventional construction and language

- Active voice

Assignment:

Complete the first

two

steps in writing an Expository Essay.

You can use the sample writing prompt on Page 3 or choose a topic based on stories/articles of

your choosing. Page 3 also gives a sample thesis and outline based on the writing prompt. If

writing on your own topic and texts, choose three texts from different genres – e.g., short story,

science fiction, poetry, memoir, informational text, etc.

Step 1)

Prewrite

– Write your thesis statement.

– Determine the structure and organization (e.g., compare/contrast).

– Make an Outline (should include the thesis statement plus a list of

supporting points and a conclusion).

Step 2)

Draft

– Follow your Outline.

– Consider the audience's knowledge of and experience with the topic.

– Give concrete examples (each supporting point should be at least one

paragraph).

– Relate each point back to the thesis statement.

– Draw a conclusion that relates to the thesis statement and ties the

supporting points together.

Expository Essay Part 1

Student Resource

EXPOSITORY ESSAY - SAMPLE THESIS AND OUTLINE

WRITING PROMPT

Compare/contrast the authors' treatments of the theme of

taking

responsibility

in three different genres of text:

Short Story

–"Through the Tunnel,"

Science

Fiction

– "A Sound of Thunder," and

Informational Text

– "Quit blaming; take responsibility."

Thesis

Authors Lessing, Bradbury, and Gitomer, writing in three different textual genres,

each address the theme of taking responsibility by contrasting instances of responsible and

irresponsible behavior and drawing the conclusion of the benefits of taking responsibility.

Supporting paragraphs

– with formatting (subtitles):

1. Short Story

– Lessing ("Through the Tunnel") contrasts Jerry's irresponsible/ responsible

behavior and draws conclusion responsibility is best – Jerry feels better about himself.

- Irresponsible: Jerry tries to get attention, be accepted by other boys; wants to swim

through tunnel before ready (examples from story)

- Responsible: Jerry stops trying to please other boys; adopts his quest; trains and works

to be prepared (examples from story)

- Lessing draws unstated conclusion of benefits of taking responsibility

(contrasts Jerry's feelings before and after quest)

2. Science Fiction

– Bradbury ("A Sound of Thunder") contrasts Time Safari Inc.'s/ Eckels'

responsible/irresponsible behavior and graphically illustrates the devastating results of

irresponsibility.

- Irresponsible: Eckels' uncaring, irresponsible attitude (examples in story)

- Responsible: Time Safari's careful planning and preparation for the hunt

(examples

from story)

- Bradbury ends story showing dramatic impact of being irresponsible, implying the

benefits of responsibility

3. Informational Text

–

Gitomer ("Quit blaming; take responsibility") compares salespeople

with politicians in their tendency to avoid taking responsibility and contrasts that attitude with

suggestions on taking responsibility to achieve success.

- Irresponsible: Salespeople and politicians blame others for their failures

(specific examples from article)

- Responsible: Suggestions on how they can take responsibility by

studying failures and

making them successes (examples in article)

- Gitomer concludes that salespeople (and politicians) can achieve results

they seek by

overcoming obstacles and taking responsibility

Conclusion

Authors Lessing, Bradbury, and Gitomer, writing in three different textual

genres, each address the theme of taking responsibility by contrasting instances of responsible

and irresponsible behavior, concluding that taking responsibility brings the best r

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Writing e Persuasive Essay: Step I - Prewrite

1-2-3 Structure of a Persuasive Essay

2. SUPPORTING POINTS (at least 3)

- #1Counterargument, Argument, Support

- #2 Counterargument, Argument, Support

- #3 Counterargument, Argument, Support

3. CONCLUSION

- Relates to thesis and ties supporting points together

- Provocative final statement

Assignment:

Complete step 1 in writing a Persuasive Essay (see samples below):

Step 1) Prewrite.

* Choose a topic. (Your topic should be one you feel strongly about, that has more than one

side, and that you can find evidence to support.)

* Take a position. (Begin by taking a position, but know you can change it if your evidence

changes your thinking.)

* Write a simple thesis statement. (This should include your topic, your stance, and a list of

possible supporting points.)

* Research the topic if necessary. (Take careful notes, gather quotes and details in support of

your stance, and accurately record your sources.)

* Make an Outline using the 1-2-3 Structure above (Sample on Page 3)

Introduction - Include a thesis statement - (your topic, your stance, and a brief summary of

your supporting points).

- Supporting points - List main points for supporting paragraphs (Include

corresponding arguments and counterarguments. NOTE: Present counter arguments first for a

stronger essay).

- Conclusion - Relate your conclusion to your thesis, and use it to tie your supporting points together.

SAMPLE PERSUASIVE ESSAY

SAMPLE: Prewrite

TOPIC: Space debris

POSITION: We need a definitive global policy on cleaning up existing space debris and preventing it in the future.

THESIS STATEMENT: Due to the increasing risk of space debris falling back to earth in inhabited areas or damaging orbiting spacecraft, we, as a global community, need to define and adopt a comprehensive policy that eliminates existing space debris and prevents it in the future.

RESEARCH: NASA and other government sources plus newspaper articles. Checked data and quotes, and noted sources to give proper credit.]

SAMPLE: Outline

THESIS STATEMENT: Due to the increasing risk of space debris falling back to earth in inhabited areas or damaging orbiting spacecraft, we, as a global community, need to define and adopt a comprehensive policy that eliminates existing space debris and prevents it in the future.

LIST OF POINTS, COUNTERARGUMENTS, AND ARGUMENTS - by paragraph

1) POINT: Space debris threatens humans on earth, Space Station

COUNTER: Chance is very small: Very few people have been hit

ARGUMENT: Recent threats to Space Station required intervention

2) POINT: Space debris threatens our communications satellites

COUNTER: There is very little damage percentage-wise; we can fly satellites to avoid debris

ARGUMENT: Problem going to get worse; soon can't avoid collisions

3) POINT: Tracking space debris costs a huge amount of time and money, we need a plan to prevent debris in the first place

COUNTER: Making plan will cost a lot of time and money

ARGUMENT: Plan will cost less than inevitable damage.

CONCLUSION: Although the chance of humans being hit or satellites being damaged by space debris is small at this time, and the cost of preventing debris would be substantial, the space debris problem is only going to grow. Space debris will become a material threat at some point in the not-too-distant future. The best solution is to take it on now with a global plan.

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Persuasive Essay Part 3

Student Resource

Part 3 of this Persuasive Essay writing practice will focus on Steps *3, *4, & *5 below:

FIVE STEPS OF WRITING

Persuasive Essay Part 3

Student Resource

Writing a Persuasive Essay- Part 3 [Steps 3-5: Revise, Edit, Publish]

Assignment:

Revise/Edit and Publish/Present your Persuasive

Essay.

___________________________________

Step 3) Revise

* Use appropriate transitions to help your readers

understand the connections between counterargument,

argument, and support. (See underlined transitions in

Sample below.)

* The conclusion, besides relating to the thesis and tying the supporting points together, should make a provocative final statement (see sample conclusion below).

Step 4) Edit

* Having correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar is important. Take time to read your essay through carefully, correcting any mistakes.

Step 5) Publish/Present

* Print or present your essay.

SAMPLE: Transitions, Conclusion - final statement

* Supporting paragraph #1 - Putting in place a global plan to control space debris may seem unnecessary to some since the chance of impact is very small, according to the Johnson Space Center, which gave an only 1 in 10,000 risk to humans. [Reference] However, these statistics don't reflect the increase in space debris each year nor the increasing number of maneuvers necessary to protect manned spacecraft like the International Space Station from debilitating and, thereby, possibly life-threatening collisions with space junk. This is borne out by NASA scientist Nicholas Johnson, who confirmed that ... [Give details and references.]

* Conclusion - Although the chance of humans being hit or satellites being damaged by space debris is small at this time and the cost of eliminating and preventing debris would be substantial, the space debris problem is only going to grow. Space debris will become a material threat at some point in the not-too-distant future. We need to put in place a global plan to manage our space debris - both the existing and the potential. Or we could ignore the warnings like Chicken Little's friends and just "let the sky fall."

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