Agenda

1. -Bellwork -Finish Up Question and Sources Chart -Introduction and Thesis Reminder Notes Agenda “For, usually and fitly, the presence of an introduction is held to imply that there is something of consequence and importance to be introduced.” ~Arthur Machen 2/5/13

2. Bellwork 2/5/13 • What’s the “big umbrella question” you’re trying to answer with your research? • Think about your research questions; How could you condense those into one overarching question?

3. Research Question Chart and Web #2 Presents main causes of problem #1 Focuses on social effects only Disagree with each other about causes Gives more specific information about causes Shows one study about sociological effects #3 Includes lots of scientific studies

4. What makes a good thesis? • Accurately predicts the content of your paper • Should be all-inclusive of what you’re covering • Narrowed and focused • Should be specific to the content, avoiding general or vague statements • Answers the main research question you’ve developed for your paper (think back to your Big Umbrella Question)

5. Good thesis? THESIS A: • Business practices in former Soviet Union countries. THESIS B: • Business practices in the countries of the former Soviet Union have changed drastically since the break-up. THESIS C: • Since the break-up of the former Soviet Union, business practices in those countries have changed most in the fields of marketing and customer service, reflecting the changes in government and political philosophy.

6. Good thesis? THESIS A: • The whole language approach has been effective in raising the reading skills of elementary school children and in helping the children understand the relevance of reading to all fields of study in school. THESIS B: • The whole language approach has substantially helped elementary school children to read. THESIS C: • More public schools should implement the whole language approach since it has substantially helped elementary school children to read.

7. Examples of SRP thesis statements • As people’s lives become busier and they become more stressed, yoga has become an increasingly popular activity to participate in as an exercise of the body and the mind. • Over the years, technological improvements in forestry practices have provided hope that forests will continue to be used for profit and pleasure. • High performance parts have been introduced into the automotive industry both to help reduce car emissions and to enhance the vehicle’s performance.

8. Thesis brainstorming time • Write out ideas for your thesis statement. Think about it…what’s the answer to your “big umbrella question” from bellwork?

9. SRP Introductions • SIT: • Situation (not to be confused with “The” Situation) • Issue • Thesis

10. Situation • This is where you give the reader general information about what is happening regarding your topic or has already happened. You could also call this the “scene” or “setting” because you are setting up the reader to see where and when your topic matters. Think about what your reader would need to know if order to understand your topic.

11. Example • In 1953, the Hooker Chemical and Plastics Company sold a stretch of land known as Love Canal to the city of Niagra Falls for just one dollar. The catch? Buried beneath the land were 55 metal oil drums containing over 21,000 tons of toxic waste. A school and neighborhood was built on this land, and after 25 years, people started noticing severe health problems. It was not until 2004 that the site was declared safe again. (“Love”). • (Sets up the history of the topic)

12. Issue • This is where you reveal that the situation contains a specific problem or controversy that deserves attention. What’s the complication here?

13. Example • Clearly, there was a need for more oversight. The government had to take responsibility and enforce strict regulations so something like this could never happen again. Luckily, for the most part it has.

14. Thesis • Here you reveal your position on the issue, and invite the reader to begin to consider your evidence and reasoning for your position.

15. Example • While several major corporations have taken steps to control their own impact on the environment, it is ultimately the laws and regulations passed by the government which have had the greatest effect.

16. SRP Introductions • SIT: • Situation (not to be confused with “The” Situation) • Issue • Thesis

17. Situation • This is where you give the reader general information about what is happening regarding your topic or has already happened. You could also call this the “scene” or “setting” because you are setting up the reader to see where and when your topic matters. Think about what your reader would need to know if order to understand your topic.

18. Example • In 1953, the Hooker Chemical and Plastics Company sold a stretch of land known as Love Canal to the city of Niagra Falls for just one dollar. The catch? Buried beneath the land were 55 metal oil drums containing over 21,000 tons of toxic waste. A school and neighborhood was built on this land, and after 25 years, people started noticing severe health problems. It was not until 2004 that the site was declared safe again (“Love”). • (Sets up the history of the topic)

19. Issue • This is where you reveal that the situation contains a specific problem or controversy that deserves attention. What’s the complication here?

20. Example • “Clearly, there was a need for more oversight. The government had to take responsibility and enforce strict regulations so something like this could never happen again. Luckily, for the most part it has.”

21. Thesis • Here you reveal your position on the issue, and invite the reader to begin to consider your evidence and reasoning for your position.

22. Example • “While several major corporations have taken steps to control their own impact on the environment, it is ultimately the laws and regulations passed by the government which have had the greatest effect.”

23. All together now! In 1953, the Hooker Chemical and Plastics Company sold a stretch of land known as Love Canal to the city of Niagra Falls for just one dollar. The catch? Buried beneath the land were 55 metal oil drums containing over 21,000 tons of toxic waste. A school and neighborhood was built on this land, and after 25 years, people started noticing severe health problems. It was not until 2004 that the site was declared safe again (“The Love”). Clearly, there was a need for more oversight. The government had to take responsibility and enforce strict regulations so something like this could never happen again. Luckily, for the most part it has. While several major corporations have taken steps to control their own impact on the environment, it is ultimately the laws and regulations passed by the government which have had the greatest effect; this being said, there are still some key issues to be worked out on both sides.

24. All together now! In 1953, the Hooker Chemical and Plastics Company sold a stretch of land known as Love Canal to the city of Niagra Falls for just one dollar. The catch? Buried beneath the land were 55 metal oil drums containing over 21,000 tons of toxic waste. A school and neighborhood was built on this land, and after 25 years, people started noticing severe health problems. It was not until 2004 that the site was declared safe again (“The Love”). Clearly, there was a need for more oversight. The government had to take responsibility and enforce strict regulations so something like this could never happen again. Luckily, for the most part it has. While several major corporations have taken steps to control their own impact on the environment, it is ultimately the laws and regulations passed by the government which have had the greatest effect; this being said, there are still some key issues to be worked out on both sides.