Personal Reaction:
I thought the segment on constructing a formal outline was interesting. I think prewriting and outlining is a very important step to writing a successful essay. I think planning everything and constructing a formal outline can be very helpful when trying to connect ideas into a strong essay. A formal outline is a good place to make sure all the correct information is in place, and to add in key pieces from the rubric. If the rubric requires a counter argument, it's important to write in where the corner argument will go on the formal outline. It's important to decide the thesis statement before writing the formal outline. The nice part about an outline is it can always be edited. It might in fact be a good idea to edit your formal outline often, depending on how fast your ideas change. Eventually a final formal outline including all key topics and transitions should be created and followed.
Professional Reaction:
This chapter provided key information on each part of an essay, including the introduction, body paragraphs and the conclusion. The thesis statement goes in the introduction paragraph, as well as any key background information needed for understanding the essay. The body paragraphs should develop the thesis. The body paragraphs support the thesis and provide facts, evidence, key information, and examples in order for the audience to understand and take a stance on the topic. The conclusion paragraph should wrap the essay up, and conclude the evidence for the thesis. There are many different ways to end an essay, and it all depends on what the topic of the essay is, and the writing style.
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I thought the segment on constructing a formal outline was interesting. I think prewriting and outlining is a very important step to writing a successful essay. I think planning everything and constructing a formal outline can be very helpful when trying to connect ideas into a strong essay. A formal outline is a good place to make sure all the correct information is in place, and to add in key pieces from the rubric. If the rubric requires a counter argument, it's important to write in where the corner argument will go on the formal outline. It's important to decide the thesis statement before writing the formal outline. The nice part about an outline is it can always be edited. It might in fact be a good idea to edit your formal outline often, depending on how fast your ideas change. Eventually a final formal outline including all key topics and transitions should be created and followed.
Professional Reaction:
This chapter provided key information on each part of an essay, including the introduction, body paragraphs and the conclusion. The thesis statement goes in the introduction paragraph, as well as any key background information needed for understanding the essay. The body paragraphs should develop the thesis. The body paragraphs support the thesis and provide facts, evidence, key information, and examples in order for the audience to understand and take a stance on the topic. The conclusion paragraph should wrap the essay up, and conclude the evidence for the thesis. There are many different ways to end an essay, and it all depends on what the topic of the essay is, and the writing style.
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