English 1010

1. What is your purpose for writing this essay?
2. Write your working thesis below.
3. Does your thesis encompass your purpose for writing? Why or why not?
4. Is it possible for anyone to disagree with your thesis?
5. Is your thesis detailed?
6. Is your thesis easy to read? Is it free of errors in grammar or punctuation?
7. If you answered “No” to questions 4, 5, and 6, how can you fix your thesis statement?
8. If applicable, write your revised thesis below.
9. Are you planning on stating your thesis overtly in your essay, or is your thesis going to be implied? If you choose the latter, how are you going to effectively imply the thesis so it’s clear to readers?
10. What evidence will you need to prove your thesis? In the space below, list the points you will discuss in your essay to prove your thesis.
11. For each of the points you listed in your response to question 8, list the examples you’ll need to prove those points. Think of points as mini theses. They, too, need to be substantiated.
12. Was this assignment helpful? Do you feel more comfortable with your thesis and essay 2 now?

DETAILED ASSIGNMENT

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