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DO NOT PASS BACK PEER CRITIQUES. Revising Thesis and Introduction. Begin Revision of Thesis Discuss Introduction Revision Discuss Brief Assignment Seven. Thesis Revision. What is the thesis statement’s purpose? What affect should it have on readers?
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Revising Thesis and Introduction • Begin Revision of Thesis • Discuss Introduction Revision • Discuss Brief Assignment Seven
Thesis Revision • What is the thesis statement’s purpose? • What affect should it have on readers? • In your opinion, what are the biggest errors found in thesis statements?
Thesis Revision • “By using rhetorical strategies such as abstract diction, allusion, ethos, informative tone, and anecdotes, Scott Jaschik persuades his audience to not plagiarize.” —Unnamed Student
Revision of Introduction • Attracts Reader’s Interest • Quotation • Anecdote • Question • Strong Opinion • Shared Context—Problem • Presents Topic • Rhetorical Analysis • Article • Audience • Purpose • Thesis
Brief Assignment Seven Questions to Ask: • What are the common threads within the critiques? • How do you move from general to specific analysis? • If you have contradicting revision notes, whose do you trust?
Homework • Saturday • Turn in BA 7 • Tuesday • St. Martin’s: • 4i, 4 k-l • 5a-b, 5d-e • 43