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Discussion/Final Project Topic Unit 2 Assignment The Writing Process

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Cover page Page numbers 12 point font for the entire document Times New Roman font for the entire

document Double-spaced text (Memos are an

exception) A reference page if outside sources are

used

Interesting Researchable Worthwhile

What’s a problem?◦ Too many people are late/absent

What are some causes for absenteeism? What are ways a department or company can improve attendance? What can individuals do? Are more people late or do more people miss work entirely?

Research: Causes of absenteeism/tardiness and ways to improve it

Persuade: We need a garden to improve attendance rates

In textbook, p 65+ Calendars Goals – begin small Schedule Prepare and assemble

What are the similarities? What are the differences?

No first or second person No slang No contractions

Point of view = perspective First person: I, me, my, we

◦ Emphasizes writer Second person: you, your

◦ Emphasizes reader Third person: he, she, it, one

◦ Emphasizes subject◦ Use this for academic writing; avoid first and

second

What is the writing process?

Prewriting Drafting/Writing Revising Editing/Proofreading Publishing

Why? Audience Context Research Scope Organization Rough Draft Revising/Editing

1. Free-writing2. Listing/Outlining3. Bubbling/Word Mapping4. Questions5. Looping6. YOUR strategies?

For prewriting, can be informal: Cats

◦ 1. Small ◦ 2. Fluffy◦ 3. Cute

I. My cats1. Alegria

a. Small, calico2. Sarafina

b. large, tabby

“How do I create an outline? Determine the purpose of your paper. Determine the audience you are writing for. Develop the thesis of your paper.Then: Brainstorm: List all the ideas that you want to

include in your paper. Organize: Group related ideas together. Order: Arrange material in subsections from

general to specific or from abstract to concrete. Label: Create main and sub headings.”

I.   A.    B.       1.        2.           a.           b.II.   A.    B.

I. Introduction A.Get the reader's attention by asking a leading

question; relay something enticing about the subject in a manner that commands attention. Start with a related quote, alluring description, or narration.

B.State the thesis 

II BodyA. First Point, Assertion, Explanation 1. Supporting evidence (examples, facts,

statistics, quoted authorities, details, reasons, examples)2. Supporting evidence  

B. Second explanation1. Support2. Support 

C. Your proposal (if applicable)  D. Address opposing viewpoints

III. Conclusion A. Show how explanations are logical; reiterate your assertion and proposition (if applicable). Reemphasize your thesis in a fresh way, showing how your have achieved your purpose.  B. Appeal to the reader to see how you have come to a logical conclusion.  C. Make a memorable final statement. 

Who, what, where, when, why, how Causes? What is it like or not like? Changes? Related to other things? Reactions? Definitions?

1. Freewrite 5 minutes, no stopping2. Find central or most intriguing thought,

and summarize in single sentence3. Starting with that summary, freewrite for 5

minutes, no stopping4. Keep going until you discover an

angle/something about your topic you can use for the assignment

A thesis is a single sentence that sums up your main point or purpose.  It should be an answer to a question.

Three Prong One Prong.

The KU Handbook for Writers (2008) points out,

The thesis should:

Be a complete sentence.

Identify a specific topic.

Make a specific assertion or point about that topic. (30)

The Handbook also points out, "Most papers are primarily expository or persuasive.  Expository papers present research to educate readers on a particular topic or problem.  Persuasive papers present research to change readers' opinion or to offer a solution to a particular problem" (31).

1. Analyze the problem 2. Establish a goal 3. Brainstorm possible solutions (strategies) 4. Create the solution 5. Evaluate the solution: Will it actually

solve the problem…, is there evidence? 6. Adjust solution if necessary

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