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THE WEEK AHEAD

THE WEEK AHEAD. Monday : Thesis statement lesson; work time (research & thesis) Tuesday : Work time (research & thesis); Preliminary thesis due AT END OF PERIOD Wednesday : Bibliography lesson; work time (research & thesis statement conferences)

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THE WEEK AHEAD

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  1. THE WEEK AHEAD • Monday: Thesis statement lesson; work time (research & thesis) • Tuesday: Work time (research & thesis); Preliminary thesis due AT END OF PERIOD • Wednesday: Bibliography lesson; work time (research & thesis statement conferences) • Thursday: EDOK lesson; work time (research, thesis statement conferences & EDOK) • Friday: Return HUCK ICE, work time (research, thesis statement conferenced, EDOK); Tentative bibliography (5 sources) due AT END OF PERIOD, EDOK [Source 3] and Source 4 [student choice] due MONDAY

  2. THE PRELIMINARY THESIS STATEMENT E319 Independent Novel Research Paper

  3. The Preliminary Thesis Statement • 1-2 sentences, written as an argument, that reflect the overall goal and purpose of a research paper. • The paper seeks to prove this statement is true. • Must be rhetorically focused (language + purpose).

  4. The Preliminary Thesis Statement • Preliminary Thesis Statement Objective • An early draft of your thesis statement that shows your focus and approach to research and connects with the topics you seem to be finding in your research. • THIS STATEMENT MUST BE ARGUABLE—it can’t be mere plot summary!!!

  5. What might you consider considering??? • Central argument • The novel’s purpose • Authorial intent • The impact of the text on its reader • The implication of the text on society • Language/style – rhetorical strategies type passages • Theme • Symbolism • Characterization • What else???

  6. Begin your thinking here… In my novel I noticed ____________________________. Based on my opinions and my research so far, I think I could write a paper on ____________________________. Then elevate the presentation of your ideas…

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