Religion in the public schools ESSAY

Religion in the public schools ESSAY

1) Choice of Topic/Thesis
Should not be too broad to cover thoroughly
Should not be too narrow to be worth covering
Should not be so uncontentious that hardly any reasonable person will disagree
Should not be so far-fetched that no argument can make it seem plausible
2) Tone
Be Objective
Do not use inflammatory language
Don’t be indignant
3) Balance and Presentation
Present your argument, information, and evidence
Discuss alternative views as well
What are their merits and downfalls
4) Organization of Paper
Opening paragraph
Announces the task you are going to undertake
All transitions should be clear and smooth
5) Originality
DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!
Plagiarism is using another’s words (or wording close to it), or ideas, allowing the reader to believe/think /conclude that they are your words and/or ideas
Always cite your sources
Any information, thoughts, or borrowed wording you used
6) Accuracy
Use precise language
So as not to misrepresent information
Either your own ideas or someone else’s
7) Use of Language
Use correct grammar and spelling
Use proper punctuation
Avoid obscure language, phrases, and sentences
Be precise
Review, edit, and rewrite your paper

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8) Clarity
Make sure you have clear sentences
And ideas
9) Consistency
Make sure there are no contradictions in your thought
10) Strength of Argument
Offer reasons in support of your thesis
That a clear thinking, unbiased person would find persuasive
11) Research
Use credible sources
Use enough research information to justify your claims
Use research that is relevant to your topic
1) Thesis Defense Paper
About stating a position and giving reasons for believing it is true
E.g. an ethics claim/thesis
“Major corporations have a moral obligation to repair the environmental damage they have done.”
Use reliable evidence and strong reasoning in defense of your thesis.
A Thesis Defense Paper

Developing A Thesis
Thesis
From an ancient Greek word meaning Stand or Position
It’s a particular stand or position you take on an issue.
Your thesis statement should be stated in your opening paragraph(s).
The first or second paragraph
The rest of your paper needs to show why your position is correct or reasonable.
Opening and Closing Paragraphs
Formal Opening Paragraph(s)
Formal opening paragraphs should help the reader anticipate the reasoning that will be offered in your paper
A) State your thesis (make it clear)
B) Show how you intend to support your thesis
Formal Closing Paragraph(s)
A) They go back to the opening paragraph showing that you have done what you said you were going to do.
B) It refers to the body of the paper showing that you did establish what you said you were going to establish.
The Body Of The Paper
A) The structure of the paper should reflect the preview you gave in your opening paragraph(s).
B) Use Roman Numerals for the various sections of your paper.
For each point.
C) Use transition phrases to call attention to shifts in your paper.
E.g. “The third, and final argument in support of my thesis is this …”
D) Make sure to use good, clear reasoning.
Tone
A) Don’t attempt to sell your ideas using overblown rhetoric.
B) Use good reasoning.
C) Use reliable insight.
D) Sounding sure of yourself is not equal to sounding reasonable.
E) Don’t fabricate facts.
F) Don’t treat the views of other’s unfairly.
Premises and Conclusions
Premise
A statement of evidence
An observation, or claim, offered in support of the point to be proven.
Premise Indicators
Expressions that often precede and serve to announce a premise.
The most common premise indicators are
Since, and Because
Phrases such as,
“Due to the fact that”, and
“For the following reasons, also introduce premises.
Conclusion
A statement for which evidence has been offered.
Your thesis statement is a conclusion.
Conclusion Indicators
Expressions that often precede and serve to announce a conclusion are
So, Thus, Therefore, and Consequently
Less common indicators are
Hence,
As this leads us to the conclusion that,
And
It follows that