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Language Learning Center. Matthew David Collins Pizzorno Adjunct Faculty Palomar College and ALCI: CSU San Marcos. Writing Workshop for Multilingual Speakers and Writers. Your Academic Writing GPS: Topic Sentences and Thesis Statements. Upon finishing this workshop, you will be able to:.
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Language Learning Center Matthew David Collins Pizzorno Adjunct Faculty Palomar College and ALCI: CSU San Marcos Writing Workshop for Multilingual Speakers and Writers
Your Academic Writing GPS: Topic Sentences and Thesis Statements
Upon finishing this workshop, you will be able to: • Understand the basic organization of an Academic Paragraph and Essay. • Understand how a Topic Sentence gives directions to your Paragraph. • Understand how a Thesis statement gives direction to your Essay.
What is the form of an academic paragraph? • Topic Sentence • Supporting Sentences • Concluding Sentence
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Introduction Paragraph: (This is where your thesis statement should go.) Body Paragraph 1 Body Paragraph 2 Body Paragraph 3 Concluding Paragraph Essay Organization
Contact Me: Mpizzorn@csusm.com • Ideas for future workshops????????????? • Sign in Sheet • Questionnaire