Explanation Essay, the blog, argumentative essay and thesis statement Flashcards
“Why” questions are important.
FACT ABOUT EXPLANATION ESSAY
Written piece of work that addresses why questions. It explains particular topic to its readers because it is meant to INFORM or EDUCATE the readers.
Explanation essay
3 PARTS OF EXPLANATION ESSAY
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Hand written entries on a piece of paper or a notebook page, diaries, in contemporary times in the form of online journals.
Blogs
the term blog was first used in 1990s which is derived from
Web Log
Diary entries, an individualized piece of written work found on the web
Subjective, and personal
Blogs
Reasons for blogging
(EIIP)
to Entertain
to Inform
to Instruct
to Persuade
This means you are expected to present a clear stand on an issue that has at least two different (or opposing side).
research based-argumentative essay
A list of sources brief description of the content of each source
Annotated research bibliography
Not considered as sources
- Any holy book
- Inspirational writing
- Any work of literature
- dictionary
- personal blogs/ journal
- diary entries
- wikipedia
Three types of Notes
- Summaries
- Paraphrases
- Direct quotation
Is done when you use your own words in taking notes
Paraphrases
If the information provided is long it is best to:
Summarize
You may also copy the note verbatim or exactly as it is presented in the source, if you wish to preserve the source.
Direct Quotation
Main point or central argument of the paper
Thesis Statement