Week 5
Thesis and Topic Sentences
Thesis and Topic Sentences: One complaint that writing instructors have about student writing is that it lacks a clear thesis. However, in many cases, students are never taught how to write a thesis. This week’s focus will solve that problem.
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Deadline Notice
- Continue working on Illustrative Essay Part 3 which is due by the deadline listed below.
- Begin working on Persuasive Essay Part 2 which is due in a later week.
- If you have not done so already, Schedule a Live Writing Help Tutoring Session with Tutor.com to review your Persuasive Essay first draft which is due in a later week.
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Review
Review these resources to prepare for this week’s assignments and discussions.
- Read the following chapter in A Writer's Reference
- C3 Writing Paragraphs
- Thesis Statements [DOWNLOAD]
- Effective Thesis Statements (opens in a new window)
- Only read and engage with the information on this page. You do not need to click "Next".
- Watch Thesis Explained [00:05:19]
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Respond by Thursday. Discuss through Saturday.
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Due Monday, Week 6, 8 AM (Pacific Time)
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