Class Notes 8/30

English 102 Class,

Hey everyone! The homework tonight is as follows.

1. Read chapter 4 in Everything is an Argument
2. Complete the draft of the News Analysis (2.5-3pg)
3. Print 3 copies of the previously mentioned draft and bring it to class on Wednesday.

In class, we finished up reviewing the articles started on Friday. We analysed the writings paying special attention to how the author appealed to a particular audience.
Also, some helpful points on how to construct a thesis.

"5 Ways of Looking at a Thesis"
1. A thesis says something a little strange.
-not fact, encourages the reader to go on
-says something new/interesting
2. A thesis builds from one point in the text to the next.
-provides the direction/structure of the paper
-shows how argument progresses
3. Deals with exclusive texts.
-limits the concepts based only on convergent texts
4. "Magic Thesis Sentence."
-"By looking at ______, we see ______, which most people don't see; this is important because ______."
5. A thesis makes a lot of information irrelevant.
-focus on the sole cohesive element between the writings

Good luck!
Jenna Sweeney