Writing+Tips+and+Tricks

= Essay Writing Tips and Tricks =

Writing Tools: = 1. The following link will help you to build a proper thesis. Read through it and observe how a thesis is //developed// rather than //obtained//. = []

So thesis: __happened so that was why__ happened. Thus thesis: ___ accomplished this, thus__ is superior to. Why thesis: was important because it accomplished/led to. Comparison thesis: _ was comparable to _ because _. Timeline thesis: _ led to _, which caused __ to happen.
 * Thesis Templates:** Always remember, a thesis is an idea, your idea, that you need to prove... When you use these templates, fill in the blanks with your information, your thoughts. If you have questions, ask!!!

==2. Use this tool to help you construct individual paragraphs within your essay. The PowerPoint portrays how you should be executing the above outline in constructing your essay. Color code them as you see it in the PowerPoint: ==

3. You will be graded on your writing in both projects and essays using the following rubrics:. In addition, students will be graded on the following rubric for written work, presentations, and other projects throughout the course:

4. Project Rubric:

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