HW for 9/20 / Class re-cap / General Paper Writing Tips ***I know it's long, but please read the entire message. It'll help a lot

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HEY CLASS!!!!

So for tonight's homework, 

-type an edited draft of your Intro Paragraph, and your body paragraphs (at least 2) considering the organization and thesis workshopping that we did in class today. 

Remember, today's examples were just examples; different ways that you could possibly compose your essay. I don't mind if you use those ideas (or the ones submitted by the class), but I also want you to feel free to argue any side, and use any examples that you see fit. Just model the way you present your ideas, after today's lesson to make sure your argument is well rounded. 

AND PLEASE, OH PLEASE, GIVE YOUR OPINIONS; TELL THE READER HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THIS STUFF THAT WE'VE BEEN GOING ON ABOUT

ALSO: Try to write a conclusion. It's ok if it feels weird, just try to end your essay the way we've talked about in class:

By quickly summarizing your argument, and sending the reader on his way; telling the reader what they can do with the info you just gave them.

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Remember. Pick your side, and defend it with evidence.

And organize your argument in the right essay format. (intro [thesis] / body paragraphs [support] / conclusion)

Edit your papers. If you've already typed a solid draft, read them out loud. Even in a low voice, you will definitely find small typos and moments when your wording might sound a little jumbled. At least do it once, but 3 time's the charm. So it goes. 

I'll be emailing everyone who submitted outlines today: Both online and in class. Thank you guys for being patient. Happy writing!!!

David