1. Rebecca Frost EDT 110 Thursday, October 3, 2013

2. Topics Common writing assignments Basic writing conventions Library resources 3. Common Writing Assignments Argumentative research Analytical research Annotated bibliography Exam essays 4. Argumentative Clearly defined topic Clearly defined thesis statement (your position on the topic) Goal: To persuade the audience Must support thesis with proof (data) and sound reasoning 5. Analytical Clearly defined topic Research question drives thesis statement Goal: To explore and evaluate topic Must conduct thorough research and explore various sources to answer question 6. Choosing a Topic Assignment requirements Project timeline Preliminary research Interest 7. Beginning Research Where do I find information? Secondary sources Primary sources Library! 8. Paper Organization Tell them what youre going to tell them Tell them Tell them what youve told them Introduction Set the context Why is the topic important Thesis 9. Paper Organization Body paragraphs Build argument with examples and research Commentary/explanation Counterarguments Research Conclusion Reemphasize main idea Restate thesis 10. Annotated Bibliography A summary and/or evaluation of each of the sources gathered for a particular research project Helps to learn about the topic Helps to give an idea about the research out there Summarize Assess Reflect 11. Exam Essays question is: A well written answer to an essay Focused Organized Supported Polished Components to writing an effective essay 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.Read the question Budget time Key task Prewriting, outlining, brainstorming Thesis Support thesis Proofread 12. Writing Conventions Adhere to applicable style requirement (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) Clear, concise, and consistent writing Evidence and purpose Sound spelling and grammar 13. lib.miamioh.edu 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. References Brizee, A. & Harland, A. (2009). Analytical research projects: Basic elements of analtyical research and writing [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/750/1 Kunka, J.L. (2007). Organizing your argument [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/693/1 Kunka, J.L. (2007). The writing process [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/701/1/ Sproat, E. (2009). Talking about writing: Need-to-know terms [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/755/1