Introduction
Offer an Anecdote
Provide an Example
Raise An Engaging Question
State your promise to the reader
The Introduction is The Porch
The Introduction is a Handshake
No need to name both essays in your Introduction
You are presenting a reasonable argument
This is your opinion
This is your claim
This is what your essay is about
Not something like: Authors x and y show the same connection between compassion & politics
Instead, assert that there is a relationship between compassion (or outsider, if that is your topic) & politics. What is that feature? Is there a feature of compassion, etc., that is often overlooked or is more important than normally thought to be?
No need to name both essays in your thesis
Background
Demonstrates your authority
Name the authors and the essays that you will examine
You have read the essays--carefully, closely--that you will examine.
Provide a brief summary of the essays
You might define a define a term
Opposing View(s)
Shows you have thought through the issue
Shows you consider another point of view
Allows you to raise questions that you can respond to
Body Paragraphs
(RENNS: Reasons, Examples, Names, Numbers,
d Sensory Details)
PARAPHRASE EXAMPLE from the text:
IDENTIFY SPECIFIC WORDS, PHRASES & SENTENCES
Topic Sentences (connect to Thesis)
Provide Transitions between paragraphs and sentences
Provide Evidence from the Readings
FOLLOW EXAMPLES AND EVIDENCE WITH ANALYSIS:
IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO LET THE EXAMPLE SPEAK FOR ITSELF. YOU MUST EXPLAIN IT.
Why is this example important?
How does this example connect to my Thesis?
Opposing View, again (?)
It might be worthwhile to return to the other side of the argument or perspective on the issue, and then respond before you get to your conclusion
Conclusion
Don't state "In conclusion..." or "Finally, ..."
Try a "call back" to introduction
Try looking ahead: what's next?
What might follow our understanding of the issue?
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