You are required to write two body paragraphs with two point-proof-explains in each paragraph.
The examples chosen from the literature should support the central idea of the essay—the thesis.
A topic sentence should begin each body paragraph which states the topic that will be discussed and how it supports the central idea. So words from the thesis plus they way you are going to prove the claim about the thesis. Your topic sentence will depend on the style you are writing in—point by point or block method.
Using the point-proof-explain method you will make a claim, show how the literature supports it, then explain how it supports your main idea. Show how your chosen example or claim is supported by explaining or interpreting the importance of your textual evidence. Your commentary may include interpretation, analysis, argument, insight, and/or reflection
Use specific and detailed information from the literature—this is the time to show you know the story and the minute details.
No need for direct quotes—paraphrase, but paraphrase specifically and accurately. You need to give good, detailed examples that are on topic and prove your point.
Give the context to set up your support—where are they, when are they, who is there, why?
Use transitions to create flow between your points, your paragraphs and give the essay structure.
List of Transitions
A concluding sentence begins by giving the reader the sense that the paragraph is coming to an end and restates the main idea of the paragraph ie what you were trying to prove as stated in your topic sentence, but using different language. While the world is divided on whether to begin with an 'in sum' or 'in brief,' using transitions to create flow and give cues to your reader of where you are headed next, is not. A concluding sentence provides a summary of what has been argued/proven in the paragraph.
The examples chosen from the literature should support the central idea of the essay—the thesis.
A topic sentence should begin each body paragraph which states the topic that will be discussed and how it supports the central idea. So words from the thesis plus they way you are going to prove the claim about the thesis. Your topic sentence will depend on the style you are writing in—point by point or block method.
Using the point-proof-explain method you will make a claim, show how the literature supports it, then explain how it supports your main idea. Show how your chosen example or claim is supported by explaining or interpreting the importance of your textual evidence. Your commentary may include interpretation, analysis, argument, insight, and/or reflection
Use specific and detailed information from the literature—this is the time to show you know the story and the minute details.
No need for direct quotes—paraphrase, but paraphrase specifically and accurately. You need to give good, detailed examples that are on topic and prove your point.
Give the context to set up your support—where are they, when are they, who is there, why?
Use transitions to create flow between your points, your paragraphs and give the essay structure.
List of Transitions
A concluding sentence begins by giving the reader the sense that the paragraph is coming to an end and restates the main idea of the paragraph ie what you were trying to prove as stated in your topic sentence, but using different language. While the world is divided on whether to begin with an 'in sum' or 'in brief,' using transitions to create flow and give cues to your reader of where you are headed next, is not. A concluding sentence provides a summary of what has been argued/proven in the paragraph.
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