ENGL 102 Week 4 Discussion 2 | Southwestern College

ENGL 102  Week 4 Discussion 2 | Southwestern College

Assignment 4.3: Thesis Statement and Outline -- Peer Review (Deliverable: Discussion post)

Description

In this assignment, you will develop a working thesis statement for your research paper and construct an outline for your essay. In your outline, you will support your thesis with logical thinking and compelling evidence. You will begin planning the structure of your research paper, and an outline is the best way to create that structure. Then you will post your thesis statement and outline to the discussion forum for review by your peers.

Instructions

1. Review the strategies for developing a strong thesis statement in Chapter 6. Then review your initial reflections on the topic for your research paper in Assignment 3.2 and the research you are doing for your source review.

2. Begin your outline by synthesizing your learning on your topic into a thesis statement for your research paper.

3. Then, in a Word document, create an outline for your research paper. If you created note cards during your research, begin by organizing the note cards into related groups. These groups will become the “letters” of your outline and, eventually, the paragraphs in your paper. Start your outline by stating your thesis, and then use the groups of note cards to plan out each of the supporting body paragraphs. Be sure to construct your outline using complete sentences — this will make it easier to write your first draft when the time comes.

4. Type your name at the top of the first page, then save your Word document to your computer. Name the file YourLastName_ThesisStatement&Outline(Draft).

5. Click on the link above to enter the discussion forum. Create a thread, enter your name in the subject line, then attach your saved Word document, Finally, post the thread.

6. Reply to at least two of your classmates' posts, offering them detailed feedback about their posted thesis statement and outline. (To ensure that the peer reviews are equally distributed, reply to the classmates' initial posts immediately following yours.)

7. Use the feedback from your classmates (and instructor) to revise and refine your thesis statement and outline Word document. Once you are satisfied with the result, post the revised version in your thread.

Writing Requirements

·         Your thesis statement and outline should be a minimum of 350 words.

·         Proofread your post to eliminate mechanical and grammatical errors.

Participation Requirements:

Consult the grading rubric in the Faculty & Course Info section for the grading criteria.

Original discussion board posts:

·         Create a thread for your original post identified with your name

·         Attach your thesis statement and outline document to the thread, then post.

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