1. Powerpoint Templates Page 1 Powerpoint Templates Planning Recipe for Success!

2. Powerpoint Templates Page 2 In this lecture… A metaphor A better metaphor A strategy Wrapping up Resources

3. Powerpoint Templates Page 3 A metaphor Grab Chop Mix Simmer

4. Powerpoint Templates Page 4 A better metaphor

5. Powerpoint Templates Page 5 A Strategy See what’s possible Choose message Identify points Start with end End at beginning

6. Powerpoint Templates Page 6 Wrapping up Introduction Prepares reader for subject Introduces thesis May introduce key points to examine in body Body Examines each point in turn As many paragraphs as needed Explains and supports thesis Conclusion Synthesizes ideas in body Shows how thesis is supported Does not introduce new ideas

7. Powerpoint Templates Page 7 Resources Beginning the Academic Essay –http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~wricntr/documents/Begin.htmlhttp://www.fas.harvard.edu/~wricntr/documents/Begin.html How to Plan Essays –http://www.mantex.co.uk/2009/09/16/how-to-plan-essays/http://www.mantex.co.uk/2009/09/16/how-to-plan-essays/ How to Write an Academic Essay –http://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-Academic-Essayhttp://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-Academic-Essay Invention: Starting the Writing Process –http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/587/01/http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/587/01/ Overview of the Academic Essay –http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~wricntr/documents/Overvu.htmlhttp://www.fas.harvard.edu/~wricntr/documents/Overvu.html