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Elements of a strong thesis statement
it must answer the prompted question (The Writing Center, 2016).
it need to take a position that someone might disagree with (The Writing Center, 2016).
it needs to be specific to have a strong argument (The Writing Center, 2016).
the reader should not be asking "so what?" after reading the thesis (The Writing Center, 2016).
the body of the essay should fit with the thesis statement (The Writing Center, 2016).
the thesis should not be so open-ended that the reader asks how or why (The Writing Center, 2016).
How to create a strong introduction
the thesis will be included in the introduction and it is the direct answer to the prompted question (The Writing Center, 2016).
the opening statement needs to be directly related to the topic of the paper (The Writing Center, 2016).
writing the introduction last in the paper, because by then you will know what stance you are taking in the argument (The Writing Center, 2016).
if you write the introduction first, don't be afraid to go back and change it later if you need to (The Writing Center, 2016).
make the opening statement either intriguing, provocative, puzzling, vivid, or thought-provoking (The Writing Center, 2016).
be mindful when choosing the first sentence (The Writing Center, 2016).
Elements of a paragraph
Starts with a topic sentence (Paragraphs: Academic writing).
at least 3 supporting sentences (Paragraphs: Academic writing).
a concluding sentence is optional (Paragraphs: Academic writing).
How to construct the body of a paper
use the elements of a paragraph for each of the paragraphs in the body (The body of your paper, n.d.).
the language you use in the body paragraphs should be the same as the language in the intro (The body of your paper, n.d.).
each paragraph should only cover one point, and should introduce new ideas in a clear and logical way (The body of your paper, n.d.).
the body of the paper should have smooth transitions between sections, paragraphs, sentences, and parts of sentences (The body of your paper, n.d.).
i.e. Paragraph Unity, Paragraph Development, Paragraph Coherence (The body of your paper, n.d.).
What constitutes a good conclusion
it provides a way to bring the reader back to their daily lives (The Writing Center, 2016).
restate the thesis statement (The Writing Center, 2016).
synthesize not summarize, meaning show how the points and examples fit together (The Writing Center, 2016).
propose a solution to the question at the start of the paper (The Writing Center, 2016).
elaborate on significant findings and make connections to broader issues (The Writing Center, 2016).
the reader should be happy to have read the essay (The Writing Center, 2016).
References
Conclusions. (1016). The Writing Center. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/conclusions/
Introductions. (1016). The Writing Center. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/introductions/
Paragraphs: academic writing. (n.d.). Teaching and learning support - fact sheet. University of New England. Retrieved from
Thesis statements. (1016). The Writing Center. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/thesis-statements/
The body of your paper. (n.d.). Powerwrite. Retrieved from http://facweb.furman.edu/~moakes/Powerwrite/body.htm