Today, we reviewed MLA Formatting and Thesis creation to increase understanding. Most sections examined essay structure and the expectations of a good introduction and body of arguments. The assignment going forward is to write a 750 word essay on a current issue of your choice. The essay must use MLA Formatting and a minimum of FIVE sources of information. Remember to establish a thesis.
Tomorrow, English class will function as an independent writing period. You will be given most of the period to work on your draft, which is due Friday. Please come prepared to research and write.
"The introduction serves as a transition by moving the reader from the world outside of your paper to the world within", that is from the issue to your ideas on the issue (The Allyn & Bacon Handbook 151).
Tomorrow, English class will function as an independent writing period. You will be given most of the period to work on your draft, which is due Friday. Please come prepared to research and write.
"The introduction serves as a transition by moving the reader from the world outside of your paper to the world within", that is from the issue to your ideas on the issue (The Allyn & Bacon Handbook 151).
Hey Mr. Del Sol,
ReplyDeleteI was sick today. Here is my thesis statement (my topic is space junk collisions)
I believe that people should take more action towards clearing space junk from the atmosphere because it halts research, creates collisions, minimizes the usage of low-earth orbit, and will be expensive to dispose (of).
Is it ok to start writing my essay? Because I may not be here tomorrow.
SABINE Z.
Sabine,
ReplyDeleteYes, go ahead and begin your essay. It appears that you have a clear thesis. You have listed your arguments within the thesis statement, so compiling your essay should not be terribly difficult.
Good luck and good topic.
Your essay will be an interesting read.
Remember: your thesis is something that you can adjust as you delve into the writing process. It is not fixed.
hi its leah. um. for the MLA. i understand how to do it. but some of the websites dont post their date of creation, or their publisher is it that some websites don't post it or is it just me and i cant find it? plz reply. its due tomorrow. and when i list my arguments do i have to write a whole paragraph for each argument or just a simple statement. mine is "music is our most reliable therapy" so, my arguments would be: 1. it gets our mind off of what we are most stressed out about 2. music can lower blood pressure. 3. With alterations in brainwaves comes changes in other bodily functions. or do i have to write a short paragraph explaining each one? and sry my comment is so long.
ReplyDeleteThank-you Mr. Del Sol. I it also okay if I Show you my 5 sources/MLA thingy on Wednesday, because I haven't had time to do it, being sick and everything...
ReplyDeleteSABINE Z.
I thought you were a magician. Magicians don't get sick.
DeleteYes, show it to me on Wednesday, but move forward with the essay. I am expecting rough drafts from all sections this Friday.
OMG SABINE!!!!!!! I forgot to give you back your gloves! sorry. I gave then to Eliana and she said she would give them to you. Sorry.
DeleteP.S They are really warm :)
Najat
Leya,
ReplyDeleteif there is no date use the abbreviation n.d. (no date).
If there is no publisher use the abbreviation n.p. (no publisher).
Place these abbreviations where the information would normally occur in the citation.
Also, tomorrow we will be working on essays in class. Take the time to develop your arguments,
but you will also have time to improve upon them in class. Bring in your research.
Hope this helps.
yeah it does thanks :D
DeleteHi, I was wondering if I could have more then three points for my essay?
ReplyDeleteCarol
Yes,
ReplyDeleteyou may use more than three points for your essay. Though each major argument is to have its own paragraph, and remember it is quality not quantity that matters.
The better the points to support your thesis, the more successful your paper will be.
Good question and thanks for posting it.
Okay, thanks! :D
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