Friday March 22, 2019

76 minutes

Learning targets

·         I can revise and edit my work on a previous draft

·         I can understand and use the enthymeme model for constructing thesis statements

·         I can understand and use the TRIAC model for constructing body paragraphs

·         I can understand and use introductory phrases to introduce textual evidence 

PCC DUAL CREDIT CRN=24498

Registration is now open until April 15

Keep in mind that being absent from class does not excuse you from doing the assignments and meeting the deadlines. The blog is there for you for this exact purpose. You are expected to follow the thesis calendar for due dates.

Use Google Classroom to submit all work.

     1.   Today, review the sample MLA Research Paper.

*Read the paper as an example of a successful research essay—pay attention to how the argument is formulated and supported with evidence.

*Pay attention to how sources are cited and how they are formatted in both the body of the paper and in the Works Cited page.

You are expected to correctly use MLA style and formatting in your final draft of your thesis.

     2.   The rest of the period should be used for continuing to work on your thesis (revisions, additions, researching, etc.)

HOMEWORK: Continue working on thesis.

FINAL DRAFT OF THE THESIS IS DUE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 4