1. Analytical Mind Diagram

2. An Analytical Mind Diagram allows the writer to. . .
Create an argumentative, academic thesis
Organize support for a thesis with directly cited examples
Create an antithesis to consider other views
Refute the antithesis
Visualize an essay

3. Antithesis Example or Statement Statement Refuting Antithesis
“Direct Citation”
Both Support Thesis
“Direct Citation”
Both Support Thesis
“Direct Citation”
Both Support Thesis
Follow the layout for creating a thesis statement based on directly cited examples while considering antithesis and it refutation
Antithesis Example or Statement
Statement Refuting Antithesis
Be sure to directly cite your sources and use MLA format for the parenthetical citations
Thesis Statement

5. How to Grade an Analytical Mind Diagram
Thesis, Direct Citations, Antithesis, Refutation = 10 points
Correct MLA Parenthetical Citation Format = 10 points
Must be colorful (no regular pencil or pen)
Must be creative
Write two sentence evaluation of what was done well and what could be done differently or better next time

6. Analytical Mind Diagram