English 101 essay tips
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Your Name ENGL 101 August 29, 2005 LastName ? PAGE ?2? Title
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Your Name ENGL 101 August 29, 2005 LastName ? PAGE ?2? Title
ch_4_paragraphs.pdf
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Marco Ponce Version 1 Year ?06-?07 CH 4 Paragraphs * Paragraphs help guide readers through longer pieces of writing. Some break lengthy discussions of one idea into segments of different emphasis, thus providing rest stops for readers. 4.1 Characteristics of Effective Paragraphs 4.1.1 Unity A paragraph with unity develops one, and only one, key controlling idea, to ensure unity, edit out any stray ideas that don?t belong and fight the urge to take interesting but irrelevant side trips; they only create confusion about your destination. 4.1.2 The Topic Sentence The topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph. Think of the topic sentence as a rallying point, with all supporting sentences developing the idea it expresses. A good
ch_3_planning_and_drafting_your_paper.pdf
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Marco Ponce Version 1 Year ?06-?07 CH 3 ? Planning and Drafting your Paper 3.1 The Writing Process ? The writing process consists of the following stages 1. Understanding the assignment 2. Zeroing on a topic 3. Gathering information 4. Organizing the information 5. Developing a thesis statement 6. Writing the first draft 3.2 Understanding the assignment Following directions is crucial. Ask yourself what the assignment allows you to accomplish. By doing so, you can find your purpose. 3.3 Zeroing on a topic A subject is a broad discussion area; a topic is one small segment of a subject. If you choose your own topic, pick one narrow enough so that you can develop it properly
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