1. Writing for Social sciences
Writing Wednesday!!!
Writing for Social sciences

2. Claim and Purpose Read and annotate the article
On a separate piece of paper, write IN YOUR OWN WORDS a thesis sentence summarizing the author’s message (claim)

3. Your Thesis
A thesis statement (your claim) should state a clear position of your interpretation of the information.
DO NOT WRITE “In my opinion…” “I think…” “I believe…” THESE STATEMENTS ARE OBVIOUS, SINCE YOU ARE THE AUTHOR.
Example: Although the fight for voting rights for women in the 19th century advocated equality, leaders of the movement failed to…

4. Claim and Purpose Read and annotate the article
On a separate piece of paper, write IN YOUR OWN WORDS a sentence summarizing the author’s message (claim)
Evidence: Circle/Highlight two sentences from the article that offer the strongest support to the author’s claim.

5. Analytical Paragraph
Sentence 1: Thesis—In your own words, restate the author’s claim.
Sentence 2: Cite/rephrase evidence #1
Sentence 3: Comment (The significance of this is that…)
Sentence 4: Cite/rephrase evidence #2
Sentence 5: Comment
Sentence 6: Conclusion—So what? WHY is this an important topic?

6. Rubric:
Thesis Statement Is it clear, and does it state a position? (1 points)
TWO SENTENCES that cite/refer to/paraphrase/quote evidence AND identify the source. (2 points)
TWO SENTENCES of commentary/analysis. (2 points)
A Conclusion (1 points)
Total = 6 POINTS

7. Assignment:
When you finish your BEST PARAGRAPH, staple it to your annotated article and turn it in.
Be sure your name is on your work!