writing 111, writing homework help
You will write an essay explaining three reasons why the use of social media harms or benefits the country. Your three points can be restricted to three harms, or restricted to three benefits. Approaches will vary. Just stay on the topic; follow your thesis statement; and supply LOTS of examples to prove your point.
To prepare for Monday, complete a planning page, draw a cluster of ideas, and sketch a topic outline. BRING ALL THREE OF THESE COMPLETED PRE-WRITING SHEETS WITH YOU ON MONDAY. You will write your rough draft and final copy in the exam room on essay paper that I will supply when you arrive on Monday.
I do not need to approve your points before you write your thesis statement. DO NOT E-MAIL OR TEXT ME. I have given you all of the information that you need to write an excellent essay. Work independently. Work confidently. Work expeditiously.
Make the three thesis in the introduction and make it the last sentence
PLANNING PAGE
1. General Topic: _________________________________________________________________
2. Narrowed / Restricted Topic: ______________________________________________________
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3. Three Points Related to the Narrowed Topic:
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4. Clustering: Put the narrowed topic and three points in a graphic drawing. Use a separate sheet of paper. This graphic drawing is also called “mapping” or “webbing”.
5. Thesis Statement: _____________________________________________________________________________________
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6. Sketch/Topic Outline: Write your main ideas and supporting details in the appropriate spaces. Adjust the sketch outline as needed. Do not write complete sentences in this topic outline. You will construct a sentence outline later. Remember: If you have A, you must have B, at least. You may go on to C, D, E, and beyond. The same applies to the numbers. If you have 1, you must have 2.
topic outline
I. ______________________________________________
II.__________________________________________
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2. ______________________________________
3._________________________________________
III.______________________________________
1. ______________________________________
2. _______________________________________
3.______________________________________
III. ______________________________________
1. _________________________________________________________
2._______________________________________
3.______________________________________