GEOG 1200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Thesis Statement, Human Geography, Import Substitution Industrialization
29 Oct 2018
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Presents a viewpoint and attempts to support the view point with evidence. Persuades the reader of the validity of the argument you are making. Does not simply present or summarize information. Attempts to change the reader"s mind on an issue. What is the purpose of writing an argumentative research paper. To lay the foundations for developing your essay writing skill set. To provide an introduction to research your position on topics important to you. To succinctly articulate an argument and clearly relay your ideas (thinking) through writing (writing is a reflection of thinking) Write a 1200 page essay (5 pages) that presents a viewpoint (thesis) on a real world issue related to a specific branch of human geography, and attempts to support a viewpoint with evidence. In other words: present an argument and support the argument with evidence. Declares your position/takes a stance/ makes a claim on a topic or issue.
