Practicing Parts of an Essay [Autosaved].pptx

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1. Practicing Parts of an Essay

2. The thesis ( argument) Give me some synonyms for essay What is its purpose? What if an essay lacks a thesis ? How do you formulate a thesis ? Formulate a research topic Turn the topic into a question Your basic answer – the big answer – is your thesis.

3. Let’s practice formulating a thesis – example 1 The role of grassroots movements in shaping civil rights legislation in the United States during the 1960s

4. thesis formulation – example 2 The role of social media in shaping political polarization in democratic societies.

5. Thesis formulation – example 3 The nature of moral responsibility in situations where individuals have limited freedom of choice. TWE is a person responsible given that they have limited freedom of choice? No, people should not be held responsible on account of having little choice.

6. How to begin writing an academic essay Create a topic, turning it into a question. Do the research and reading While this is going on, make an outline Begin writing when you get a thesis idea. Why is it a good idea to outline ?

7. Topic sentences What is a topic sentence ? What is its function ?

8. Practicing writing topic sentences Exercise 1 Unlike earlier movements that focused primarily on industrial labor, this phase of activism prioritized the rights of service workers, particularly in the fast-food and retail sectors. Protestors organized large-scale walkouts and utilized social media to gain public support, effectively drawing national attention to wage disparities and poor working conditions. Additionally, legal challenges and lobbying efforts led to policy changes in several major cities, including the implementation of a $15 minimum wage in some jurisdictions. These efforts were often met with strong opposition from corporate interests, yet they marked a significant shift in how labor rights were framed in the 21st century.

9. Practicing writing topic sentences Exercise 2 Support for the policy increased significantly after a series of high-profile incidents brought the issue into the national spotlight. Legislators responded by proposing new regulations aimed at increasing transparency and accountability. Public opinion polls showed a marked shift, with a majority of citizens now favoring stricter oversight. Advocacy groups also intensified their efforts, organizing campaigns and educational initiatives to maintain momentum for reform. Despite some political resistance, the combined pressure from the public and media made it difficult for lawmakers to ignore the growing demand for change.

10. Practicing writing topic sentences Exercise 3 In 1775, colonial militias clashed with British troops at Lexington and Concord, marking the beginning of armed conflict in the American Revolution. Over the next several years, the colonies organized the Continental Army, led by George Washington, and secured foreign assistance from France. The Declaration of Independence, signed in 1776, outlined the colonies’ grievances and asserted their right to self-govern. After numerous battles and strategic victories such as the one at Saratoga, momentum shifted in favor of the revolutionaries. The war officially ended in 1783 with the Treaty of Paris, which recognized American independence and granted the United States significant territorial gains.

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13. What Is  This  Place Trying to Tell Me?!!!! Spatial rhetorical analysis

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