WRT 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Thesis Statement
5 Feb 2018
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Introduce and discuss effective methods for peer review and revision. Brainstorm on what essential writing elements should be included in the first draft. Discuss how to make suggestions for revisions in a peer review. Create your own revision checklist that can be used for personal revision and peer review in class. Bring 1 copy to class for peer review. *also, upload a copy of the draft onto blackboard in the assignments area as. Outlines: they do not need to be formal. Hw: read assigned links in bb on effectively using the peel method in your writing. Thesis statement requirements: a statement, not a question, should appear within the first 3 paragraphs, should be 1-3 sentences long. Peel method in writing: point, make a point/claim, evidence, give some evidence to back up/show your point, explanation, explain how this evidence proves your point, link, link everything back to the point.
