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ENG4CI Essay series

ENG4CI Essay series. PPD Body paragraphs. Thesis reminder. Example Thesis: Colin demonstrates that in order to complete his expedition he must possess physical and mental strength. . Topic sentence. Transition Overall argument (from thesis) Specific thesis prong/aspect

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ENG4CI Essay series

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  1. ENG4CI Essay series PPD Body paragraphs

  2. Thesis reminder Example Thesis: Colin demonstrates that in order to complete his expedition he must possess physical and mental strength.

  3. Topic sentence • Transition • Overall argument (from thesis) • Specific thesis prong/aspect • You may list your points Example: To start, Colin demonstrates physical strength is needed to accomplish his goal. (with points) To start, Colin demonstrates physical strength is needed to accomplish his goal through cycling, rowing and hiking.

  4. Point, proof, discussion (ppd) • Your body paragraphs should be structured using PPD • You should have 2-4 body paragraphs • Each body paragraph should contain 2-4 points • You must include at least 6 points throughout your essay

  5. point • Present your points in the same order as they appear in your topic sentence (if you listed your points) • Include a transition word Example: First, Colin shows he is physically fit when he cycles long distances.

  6. proof • Include a specific example from the work as proof • This can be paraphrased or a direct quotation • Depending on your primary and/or secondary sources, your evidence might include facts, statistics, anecdotes, logical arguments, examples, elaboration, descriptions and/or definitions • ALWAYS include a citation Example: Colin cycles a total of 29,000 kilometres: “Twenty-seven days after leaving Vancouver, [he] rolled into Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon Territory…Eventually after 720 days of hard work…[he] pedalled the last few metres through the banner” (35, 364-5).

  7. discussion • EXPLAIN how your proof proves your point • Explaining how your proof proves your point AND your overall argument will make your writing even stronger Example: His ability to cycle long distances, due to his physical training, allows him to complete huge lags of his trip. This cycling makes up over half of his overall expedition.

  8. Add two more… • Next, for this body paragraph, I would add my two other points (rowing and hiking) plus proofs and discussions to back them up

  9. Concluding sentence • Sum up your paragraph in a new way • Challenge yourself to also transition subtly into the next paragraph Example: Overall, Colin’s efforts to be in solid physical shape prior to his trip allows him to complete his expedition without serious injury or long periods of rest.

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