Agenda

AGENDA

“For, usually and fitly, the presence of an introduction is held to imply that there is something of consequence and importance to be introduced.” ~Arthur Machen2/5/13

-Bellwork-Finish Up Question and Sources Chart-Introduction and Thesis Reminder Notes

Bellwork 2/5/13 What’s the “big umbrella question”

you’re trying to answer with your research? Think about your research questions;

How could you condense those into one overarching question?

Disagree with each other about causes

Research Question Chart and WebResearch Question #1 “?“

Research Question #2 “?“

Research Question #3 “?“

Source 1 “Article Title”/ Author

Source 1“Article Title”/ Author

Uh oh…no sources answer this question? Need more info here!

Source 2“Article Title”/ Author

Source 4“Article Title”/ Author

Source 5“Article Title”/ Author

#2Presents main causes of problem

#1Focuses on social effects only

#3 Includes lots of scientific studies

Gives more specific information about causes

Shows one study about sociological

effects

What makes a good thesis? Accurately predicts the content of

your paper Should be all-inclusive of what you’re

covering Narrowed and focused

Should be specific to the content, avoiding general or vague statements

Answers the main research question you’ve developed for your paper (think back to your Big Umbrella Question)

Good thesis?THESIS A: Business practices in former Soviet Union countries.THESIS B: Business practices in the countries of the former

Soviet Union have changed drastically since the break-up.

THESIS C: Since the break-up of the former Soviet Union,

business practices in those countries have changed most in the fields of marketing and customer service, reflecting the changes in government and political philosophy.

Good thesis?THESIS A: The whole language approach has been effective in

raising the reading skills of elementary school children and in helping the children understand the relevance of reading to all fields of study in school.

THESIS B: The whole language approach has substantially

helped elementary school children to read. THESIS C: More public schools should implement the whole

language approach since it has substantially helped elementary school children to read.

Examples of SRP thesis statements As people’s lives become busier and they become

more stressed, yoga has become an increasingly popular activity to participate in as an exercise of the body and the mind.

Over the years, technological improvements in forestry practices have provided hope that forests will continue to be used for profit and pleasure.

High performance parts have been introduced into the automotive industry both to help reduce car emissions and to enhance the vehicle’s performance.

Thesis brainstorming time Write out ideas for your thesis

statement. Think about it…what’s the answer to your “big umbrella question” from bellwork?

SRP IntroductionsSIT:

Situation (not to be confused with “The” Situation)

Issue Thesis

Situation This is where you give the reader

general information about what is happening regarding your topic or has already happened. You could also call this the “scene” or “setting” because you are setting up the reader to see where and when your topic matters. Think about what your reader would need to know if order to understand your topic.

Example In 1953, the Hooker Chemical and Plastics

Company sold a stretch of land known as Love Canal to the city of Niagra Falls for just one dollar. The catch? Buried beneath the land were 55 metal oil drums containing over 21,000 tons of toxic waste. A school and neighborhood was built on this land, and after 25 years, people started noticing severe health problems. It was not until 2004 that the site was declared safe again. (“Love”).

(Sets up the history of the topic)

Issue This is where you reveal that the

situation contains a specific problem or controversy that deserves attention. What’s the complication here?

Example Clearly, there was a need for more

oversight. The government had to take responsibility and enforce strict regulations so something like this could never happen again. Luckily, for the most part it has.

Thesis Here you reveal your position on the

issue, and invite the reader to begin to consider your evidence and reasoning for your position.

Example While several major corporations have

taken steps to control their own impact on the environment, it is ultimately the laws and regulations passed by the government which have had the greatest effect.

SRP IntroductionsSIT:

Situation (not to be confused with “The” Situation)

Issue Thesis

Situation This is where you give the reader

general information about what is happening regarding your topic or has already happened. You could also call this the “scene” or “setting” because you are setting up the reader to see where and when your topic matters. Think about what your reader would need to know if order to understand your topic.

Example In 1953, the Hooker Chemical and Plastics

Company sold a stretch of land known as Love Canal to the city of Niagra Falls for just one dollar. The catch? Buried beneath the land were 55 metal oil drums containing over 21,000 tons of toxic waste. A school and neighborhood was built on this land, and after 25 years, people started noticing severe health problems. It was not until 2004 that the site was declared safe again (“Love”).

(Sets up the history of the topic)

Issue This is where you reveal that the

situation contains a specific problem or controversy that deserves attention. What’s the complication here?

Example “Clearly, there was a need for more

oversight. The government had to take responsibility and enforce strict regulations so something like this could never happen again. Luckily, for the most part it has.”

Thesis Here you reveal your position on the

issue, and invite the reader to begin to consider your evidence and reasoning for your position.

Example “While several major corporations have

taken steps to control their own impact on the environment, it is ultimately the laws and regulations passed by the government which have had the greatest effect.”

All together now!In 1953, the Hooker Chemical and Plastics Company sold

a stretch of land known as Love Canal to the city of Niagra Falls for just one dollar. The catch? Buried beneath the land were 55 metal oil drums containing over 21,000 tons of toxic waste. A school and neighborhood was built on this land, and after 25 years, people started noticing severe health problems. It was not until 2004 that the site was declared safe again (“The Love”). Clearly, there was a need for more oversight. The government had to take responsibility and enforce strict regulations so something like this could never happen again. Luckily, for the most part it has. While several major corporations have taken steps to control their own impact on the environment, it is ultimately the laws and regulations passed by the government which have had the greatest effect; this being said, there are still some key issues to be worked out on both sides.

All together now!In 1953, the Hooker Chemical and Plastics Company sold

a stretch of land known as Love Canal to the city of Niagra Falls for just one dollar. The catch? Buried beneath the land were 55 metal oil drums containing over 21,000 tons of toxic waste. A school and neighborhood was built on this land, and after 25 years, people started noticing severe health problems. It was not until 2004 that the site was declared safe again (“The Love”). Clearly, there was a need for more oversight. The government had to take responsibility and enforce strict regulations so something like this could never happen again. Luckily, for the most part it has. While several major corporations have taken steps to control their own impact on the environment, it is ultimately the laws and regulations passed by the government which have had the greatest effect; this being said, there are still some key issues to be worked out on both sides.