Writing an article for a certain audience with a definite objective.
- reflect
- inform
- persuade
- evaluate
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For whom?
Always consider your audience
and consequently your tone!
Language should be formal!
- use of passive
- preferably no 'I' statements!
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How?
Planning
Shaping
Drafting
Revising
Editing/proofreading
Hand in
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Planning
purpose, audience, tone
choose your topic that you care about/know about/like
develop a thesis statement
think! / gather information
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Thesis statement
clearly stated: what do you intend to discuss and direction your argument will take.
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Thesis statement - examples
Instead of continuing its reliance on fossil fuels, the Netherlands should increase its use of renewable energy.
A gap year can give students the life experience they need to appreciate the value of higher education and to gain more from it.
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Shaping
Construct your framework
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Framework
Introduction with your thesis statement
anecdote, reason you chose the topic
Body: your actual argument
one topic per paragraph
background
argument in support
argument in support
refutation of opposing argument
conclusion
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Framework
Introduction with thesis statement: A gap year/gap years can give students the life experience they need to appreciate the value of higher education and to gain more from it.
Body:
background: the college experience of an eighteen-year old is quite different from that of an older student.
argument in support: older students have clearer goals.
argument in support: older students better understand the benefits of doing well in school
refutation of opposing argument:postponing college is not for everyone, however .....
Conclusion: A gap year/years will give students the time to mature and gain valuable life experience. This will give them an increased sens of purpose and a firm commitment to achieve their goals.
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Framework
Introduction with thesis statement: 40
Body:
background: 75
argument in support: 75
argument in support: 75
refutation of opposing argument 75
Conclusion: 40
Total: 380 words
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Drafting
Write the first draft of your essay:
Concentrate on writing the body;
the introduction and conclusion can wait ...
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Drafting
Write the first draft of your essay:
Concentrate on writing the body;
the introduction and conclusion can wait ...
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Paragraph
'A group of related sentences'
discuss one topic
topic sentence
examples/material in support of your topic sentence
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Body
Use signal or linking words to create coherence.
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www.student.unsw.edu.au
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Editing
Revise your work: more details to follow!
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Start!
Pick a topic from the long list and start!
Write an argumentative essay of about 350 -400 words.
