College Writing

Thesis Statement Example: High school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity and global awareness. The paper that follows should: present an argument and give evidence to support the claim that students should pursue community projects before entering college

Write A Topic Sentence Wash my face Brush my teeth Comb my hair Get dressed Take a bat Walk to home plate Hit the ball far Run all the bases

Supporting Details What doesn’t belong? Can I Eat It? What other people eat may seem strange to you. How would you like a nice juicy grub for a snack? You are probably saying “Yuck!” but in parts of the world these are considered treats. In Sicily people scoop out the insides of sea urchins for a snack. The French gobble up snails in garlic butter. Did you eat lunch today?

Passive Voice Verbs are also said to be either active (The executive committee approved the new policy) or passive (The new policy was approved by the executive committee) in voice. To avoid using passive voice: Check your verbs (no have) No Questions Don’t use I (instead state your opinion like a fact – The author’s viewpoint is correct instead of I agree with the author)

Passive Voice

Transitional Statement Illustration - Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in particular, specifically, such as. Contrast - On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true. Addition - in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance, however, thus, therefore, otherwise. Time -After, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length, first, second, etc., at first, formerly, rarely, usually, another, finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, for a minute, hour, day, etc., during the morning, day, week, etc., most important, later, ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally, in order to, subsequently, previously, in the meantime, immediately, eventually, concurrently, simultaneously. Concession -Although, at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though, granted that, while it may be true, in spite of, of course. Similarity or Comparison -Similarly, likewise, in like fashion, in like manner, analogous to. Emphasis - Above all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, surely, in fact, really, in truth, again, besides, also, furthermore, in addition. Details - Specifically, especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to enumerate, in detail, namely, including. Examples - For example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, as an illustration, in particular. Consequence or Result - with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then. Summary - Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result, accordingly.

So… what is analysis? C3PO Compare/Contrast/Connect/Point Out If you are doing one of these things, then, congratulations! You are analyzing within your TEAL paragraph.

Works Cited Page Different from a bibliography In Works Cited you only list items you have actually referred to and cited in your paper. A Bibliography lists all of the material you have consulted in preparing your essay whether or not you have actually referred to and cited the work Go to EasyBib.com or BibMe.com to format your Works Cited page (It does it for you!)

Citations

Citations What do citations look like:

Citations Using the Reference paper you received today format the following items: Book Website Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice Penguin Books New York City 1985 18 http://online.wsj.com/article /SB100014240527487036838 04574531863687486876.ht m James Collins What Would Jane Do? Wall St. Journal November 14, 2009