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Shaping
  • Construct your framework





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Shaping
  • Construct your framework





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Shaping
Swap again with your neighbour and give each other feedback. 
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Next week
Write your rough draft


N.B. Hand in your reading list before 24 February

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Shaping
  • Construct your framework


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Framework
Introduction with your thesis statement
  • anecdote, reason you chose the topic, perhaps some background
Body: your actual argument
  • argument in support
  • argument in support
  • refutation of opposing argument 
conclusion


One topic per paragraph!

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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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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 250 -300 words. 

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Next week
Tuesday:  no class 

Wednesday:  Exam training
(Bring your book!)

Friday: New Interface & panel talks

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