Refer also to Reasoning patterns, Developing an argument, and Finding participants, which collectively relate to developing a transitional paragraph. Benjamin L. Stewart What’s the purpose of having a […]
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Thesis Seminar (Week 11): Method VI
Prior: TS10_Method VNext: TS12: Results and Discussion ISubject:: Thesis Seminar Recap
Writing II (Week 11): Writing a final draft with no technology
This week we’ll write one paragraph per day using pencil and paper with no technological devices. Pages to review: relative clauses, words to avoid, avoid […]
Thesis Seminar (Week 10): Method V
Prior: TS09_Method IIINext: TS11: Method VISubject:: Thesis Seminar Recap Begin completing the Participants and Instruments and Procedure sections of your Method section. Remember the entire […]
Embracing Originality and Process in Academic Writing: A Guide for English Language Learners
The following are my recommendations for students whom I have in class. Benjamin L. Stewart
Mastering Argumentation: Classical, Toulmin, and Rogerian Methods Explained
See also How Arguments Work – A Guide to Writing and Analyzing Texts in College (Mills) – Humanities LibreTexts How can I effectively present my […]
Optimizing Research Design for Time-Constrained Thesis Seminars
For those taking Thesis Seminar, consider that you only have the equivalent of about three weeks to collect data. For this reason, some types of studies […]
Writing II (Week 10): Working on a final draft
Make sure to avoid altogether using grammar checker, translation software, and generative AI text (whether directly or paraphrased) – Using any of these can lower […]
Sentences with Purpose: Mastering Emphasis in Formal Writing
See also (In)appropriate words and phrases… and Clarity and style. Why arrange words for emphasis in formal writing? In formal writing, clarity and persuasion are […]
Sentences that Pack a Punch: The Difference Between Topic Sentences and Thesis Statements
A topic sentence is a sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph. It usually appears at the beginning of the paragraph and helps […]