Writing

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=**How to Write a Thesis**= Refer to the 3 column "cheat sheet" of terms given in class to help you formulate your thesis, which is the most important part of your essay found at the end of your introduction.

Remember, you are arguing or proving a point, not saying something already known and accepted. Thesis: "Upon examination of the DC and Marvel superhero worlds, it is obvious that Batman in the coolest superhero specifically for his lack of superhuman powers." Not a Thesis: "The sun is hot."

See these websites for additional help, explanation, and examples:


 * https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
 * http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/tips/thesis/

Videos we watched in class on Thesis Statements:
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCzuAMVmIZ8
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wxE8R_x5I0

=Conclusions= Link for conclusions [|here]and [|here]

=Other helpful Writing links= Link for [|writing a book review, lab report, how to add description, etc.] == Stuck on who vs. whom? Wondering where to put that comma? Click [|here].

Want to improve your writing (after all, that is why we learn grammar rules!)? This site provides [|11 Rules of Writing]. See how many you knew already! There is a forum where you can share your thoughts on common errors, pet peeves about the English language, and so on.

And finally, [|my all time favorite]! Everything you could want to know about grammar and writing. This site has quizzes to test your knowledge. Challenge a friend and see who does better.

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