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A thesis sums up the argument you plan to make in a paper. Therefore, it should always state an opinion that is arguable. For example, saying the U.S. Civil War began in 1861 is not arguable; it is...
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In general, the ideas and examples you use in your paper are solid. You are correct that the extent of gender-based violence in the two texts varies. However, you may want to flesh some of your...
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A thesis statement is a sentence in the introduction paragraph that lays out the central claim of the paper. For example, it may look like this: "In 'A Good Man is Hard to Find,' Flannery O'Connor...
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Regardless of what your paper's intended topic is, the opening paragraph isn't meant to go into much detail about the paper's topic. An opening paragraph's goal is twofold. First, the opening...
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That is a great question and one that even professors of literature debate. I'd say that these are elements of writing that should receive some feedback: Purpose: A writer's purpose should be a...
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One of the big differences between traditional poetry and modern poetry is the use of form and structure. Traditional poetry is generally considered to adhere to specific forms, rhythms, and...
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It seems that the goal of the essay is to persuade your reader whether or not new technology is beneficial or harmful to the human species. You could write a paper that says it is both beneficial...
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The thing about an autobiographical essay is that you DON'T want to start out with a cheesy beginning. In that case, be sure you DON'T say, "Once upon a time," or "I was born on November 13,...
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On first glance, these two stories are not obviously similar, so I can understand your having difficulties in formulating an essay. However, if we look more closely, we can find several points of...
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In order to write a convincing persuasive essay on how an accent can limit a person's chances in life, you need to appeal to both logic and emotion while using reputable sources. I also believe you...
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The general statement that you have provided is a fairly well thought out argument. It is a working thesis statement, but it would benefit from being more concise. I believe that the general...
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Beginning your paper with a strong thesis will help shape the direction of your paper. The poem is a poignant examination of this lifelong and sometimes tense relationship between father and son....
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An interesting pairing for this assignment would be "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin and "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes. (Both are linked below.) Here are some commonalities you could discuss:...
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The title that you choose for your particular essay is going to be up to you. It should reflect the overall theme of your essay, but be succinct and interesting enough to pique the reader's...
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Someone could certainly give you a thesis statement and 3 topics for this paper - but then the paper wouldn't really be YOURS. You need to own it. The best way to do this is to draw these things...
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Much of this is going to be driven by what it is you are going to prove in the paper. I think that this will be supported by what you have in your possession in terms of research materials and...
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You asked for an explanation of the prompt: 'discuss ideas developed by the text creator in your chosen text about the human need to reconcile the uncertainties of the past with a new or present...
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This is a rather clever title in a sense, because it is asking you to show that langauge is a powerful weapon and that it can be used to manipulate others by writing a persuasive essay that itself...
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In an introduction to an essay, the most important element is the thesis statement. You should also include a definition of human trafficking. When writing an essay on any topic, the most...
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I think that you can get some basic ideas here and expand upon them in your essay along with the resources that you have been given in class to assist you. The first would be that the Colonists...
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For the most part, Apocalypse Now is based on the Joseph Conrad novella Heart of Darkness, meaning that its source material is rooted in fiction, rather than seeking to be the most realistic...
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As you know, drug trafficking is a huge topic and you will need to narrow things down a bit. More specifically, you will need to have a strong and pointed thesis. I think one interesting topic...
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In order to write your essay's thesis, you need to choose one side of the argument or the other - is local food better than imported, or not? Local food is a large social movement with many...
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When you write about yourself (autobiography) you want to focus on a snapshot of your life; a very pivotal moment or moments that would make a great story. I often tell my students who write...
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One great hook could be to look at data in some way. For example, how many wrongful convictions have been overturned to date or since the Innocence Project started? How many years does the average...
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This is a really good question, and it demonstrates your interest in writing the most effective essay possible; so I commend you for asking. The short answer is that it depends on the type of essay...
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Writing a good essay can take time and multiple revisions. Depending on the feedback you've received, your final draft should end up being a "publishable" version of your work. If you've reached...
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A parable is a short, simple story intended to reveal an underlying or universal human truth. The key to a parable is its simplicity. It should not be populated with realistic three-dimensional...
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A good essay consists of three elements of composition: content, structure, and mechanics. If the writer deals effectively with each of these, the result will be an essay that expresses the...
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The introduction to an autobiography sets the stage for the life story to follow. As such, you could use several different approaches in writing your introduction. If the autobiography is going to...
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If you have to determine your position on an issue, you first have to make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of both elected and appointed leaders. This is the basis for the main points...
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"Descriptive essay" is a tricky term, because "essay" means "to try"; that is, the essay form seeks to persuade or convince based on gathered evidence and rhetoric, while "to describe" does not...
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A great way to start this essay would be to identify or discuss all of the 'end of the world' hype. Much focus and debate centers around this topic. Countless movies like 2012, Armageddon, Deep...
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Academic writing is typically considered a formal mode of writing intended for an educated audience. As such, it is generally written in a 3rd person or objective voice, and tends to rely heavily...
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This is fairly wide open. If the topic is to write a story in which a maid, a child, and a policeman play an important role, then I think that it belies a traditional essay, and is more open to...
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If you have received an assignment to write a comparison paper, the first thing you should do is read everything your teacher or professor has given you pertaining to the assignment. You may have...
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To write a descriptive essay, you will want to focus on the five senses of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. You probably won't be able to do much with taste, but you will want to describe in...
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Your thesis is really going to be determined by the support in your paper. Will you utilize the words of the Constitution? Are you comparing the freedoms of those in the United States with those in...
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A bibliography is done like a Works Cited page, but instead of just using resources you cited, you must include ALL resources you consulted throughout your research. Simply put the title...
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It is important to write in clear and concise prose for two main reasons: to keep our reader's attention and to make sure our meaning is clear. If your writing is long-winded instead of concise,...
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This assignment requires that you understand the conventions for what is called a "friendly letter." This type of correspondence differs from a "business letter" not only in its formatting but also...
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These events mark one of the darkest days of human history. Rudolf Hoss, one of the leaders of the camp, during the Nuremburg trials estimated that nearly three million people may have died in this...
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For your essay you can draw on a lot of different ideas from the history of philosophy. This topic is explicitly focused on the concept of a utopia. The interesting thing about utopias is that...
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If you want to write a story with a moral, then you have to decide what that moral will be. Once you decided this, then you will be able to think creatively how you would like to write on this...
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A. S. Hornby’s “A Dialogue of Democracy” is a brief work in which a young couple, Jack and Anne, discuss the different ways in which the word “democracy” can be (and has been) defined. Among those...
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An argument or persuasive essay can best be characterized as taking one side on a position and supporting it with evidence after giving a concession to the opposing view. In this case, it appears...
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The reader of your life story will want to know three things early in the telling: First, your attitude toward the project, your “raison d’etre,” your motivation for taking on this project. Second,...
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A thesis statement is the first introduction of the position you are taking in your essay, the presentation of the stand you will attempt to support with the arguments and evidence you will present...
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Ultimately, I think you will need to weigh your own opinions on this issue and determine for yourself what appears to be the most necessary. I would suggest, however, that the characteristics for...
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The point of the thesis statement is to let the reader know what the paper is about. Cleopatra is a broad topic. You need to decide what you are trying prove or what you are going to talk about....