ENGL-102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Secondary Source, Andrew Nikiforuk, Mark Kingwell
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Posted on blackboard to start critical essay 3 essays to write about. Mla modern language association"s system of citation. Analysis looks at how a text makes a point. Makes its own argument about a text write an essay with your own argument about the article. Agree or disagree (they say, i say) Research learn more about your subject: not required for this essay but it is recommended if you need more information on the subject. Think about the opposing arguments: planting a nay sayer , one could argue , stand your ground and acknowledge that other arguments are going to be there. Write your thesis find a supporting argument: author & your own thesis need to be in the first paragraph. Should also have 3-4 sentence summary of the article you are writing about: summary, authors thesis, critique article, then your thesis. Write the first paragraph then get it double checked. Provide facts, statistics, examples, expert opinions document your sources.