4. Argumentative
Clearly defined topic
Clearly defined thesis statement (your position on
the topic)
Goal: To persuade the audience
Must support thesis with proof (data) and sound
reasoning
5. Analytical
Clearly defined topic
Research question drives thesis statement
Goal: To explore and evaluate topic
Must conduct thorough research and explore various
sources to answer question
6. Choosing a Topic
Assignment requirements
Project timeline
Preliminary research
Interest
8. Paper Organization
Tell them what you’re going to tell them
Tell them
Tell them what you’ve told them
Introduction
Set the context
Why is the topic important
Thesis
9. Paper Organization
Body paragraphs
Build argument with examples and research
Commentary/explanation
Counterarguments
Research
Conclusion
Reemphasize main idea
Restate thesis
10. Annotated Bibliography
A summary and/or evaluation of each of the sources
gathered for a particular research project
Helps to learn about the topic
Helps to give an idea about the research out there
Summarize
Assess
Reflect
11. Exam Essays
question is:
A well written answer to an essay
Focused
Organized
Supported
Polished
Components to writing an effective essay
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Read the question
Budget time
Key task
Prewriting, outlining, brainstorming
Thesis
Support thesis
Proofread
12. Writing Conventions
Adhere to applicable style requirement (MLA, APA,
Chicago, etc.)
Clear, concise, and consistent writing
Evidence and purpose
Sound spelling and grammar
19. References
Brizee, A. & Harland, A. (2009). Analytical research projects: Basic
elements of analtyical research and writing [PowerPoint slides].
Retrieved from
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/750/1
Kunka, J.L. (2007). Organizing your argument [PowerPoint slides].
Retrieved from
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/693/1
Kunka, J.L. (2007). The writing process [PowerPoint slides].
Retrieved from
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/701/1/
Sproat, E. (2009). Talking about writing: Need-to-know terms
[PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/755/1
Editor's Notes
Examples
Examples
Examples
Summarize: What are the main arguments? What is the point of the book or article?Assess: Is it useful? Is the info reliable? Reflect: Was this source helpful to you? How does it help shape your argument?
