When Writing Yours...
- Begin with an introduction to the article that includes the components discussed above.
- Focus on a main idea for your response within the second paragraph. What do you agree with or disagree with the author and why? The answer to this question is your thesis statement.
- Remember that the thesis statement belongs at the end of the introduction.
- Include topic sentences that show what points you disagree/agree with and follow this with a summary of that point.
- Follow the summary with your response—why you agree/disagree with the point.
- Support your response with quotes from the article and from your personal experiences
- See the assignment for more.
More on Evidence…
- Use evidence from the essay itself (this means direct quotes).
- You may use evidence from other relevant texts.
- You may also use personal experience, but sparingly.
- Include a works cited page.
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