HW:
Bring 2 COPIES complete rough draft to conference time. Conferences will be held instead of W and F class. Conferences will meet Wed - Thurs in ELY BESIDE SUBWAY.
Class:
Get out and look back over the sample research essays I handed out last time.
in your notes:
1. Describe how these two student writers balance using their sources while making their own argument. (Can you draw it as a diagram or a picture?)
2. HOW does each seem to use her/his sources?
3. What do you learn / consider regarding writing your own research paper as you read these sample essays? (in what ways are these essays "good guides," and in what ways are they not?)
GOOD INTRODUCTIONS
*MOST good introductions do MOST of the following*:
1. entices the reader to read on
2. presents a question or problem worthy of a 5-6 page paper
3. acknowledges the sources you will utilize and situates your reading of your primary text in relation to these sources
4. explains the importance / significance of your project
5. explicitly states its argument
6. provides a road map as to how the paper will unfold
7. defines key concepts or terms
How do you see the authors of the sample essays accomplishing these?
What of these criteria are important to accomplish in your essay intro.? How can you accomplish these?
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