College Writing

okay.. lets see.. what have i learn?

There are 2 steps writing a good thesis.

STEP 1: Begin with a Point of Thesis.

Writing a good thesis 1

• the topic is neither broad or too narrow
• limiting and focusing on thesis by clustering = mapping / diagram

Writing a good thesis 2 

• narrow more on the topic ur writing
• focus on one thing
• too narrow could cause DEAD END
• try to be clear as possible

STEP 2:  Support the Thesis with Specific Evidence

• Specific Evidence = main idea

WAYS TO ORGANIZE YOUR ESSAY

1. time order: next, after that, then...
2. Emphatic order (saving best for last)  : finally, last of all, most important...
3. Using Transitional words. 
4. transitional sentences: remind the point in the preceding paragraph and announce point to be developed in current paragraph. (mention last point in current paragraph)
5. other connection words :  repeated words, pronouns, synonyms..

WAYS OF INTRODUCTION

1. begin with broad, then, narrow it down to ur thesis statement
2. Start idea with opposite situation
3. Explain the important topic to ur reader
4. use incident or story
5. ask one or more questions
6. use quotation

WAYS OF CONCLUDING

1. end with summary and final thoughts.
2. thought-provoking or short series of questions
3. end with prediction or recommendation