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Resources: topic sentences
SPICY https://prezi.com/fzf7090vyhg7/thesis-and-topic-sentences/
MILD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2nOzN6DllY
MEDMIUM:
Once you have defined your research paper with an effective thesis statement, developed an outline, and written an introduction, the simplest way to develop the paper is by using a series of topic sentences--an additive sequence in which each paragraph introduces a new argumentative point in support of the thesis
Example
General Subject: A Film Review
Focus: A review of Avatar
Thesis: The recent film Avatar is an excellent example of what is good and bad about modern adventure films. While the film has some obvious merits, there are also some significant problems.
Topic Sentence/Support Paragraph 1:
The best thing about Avatar, a quality that brings it alive, is the superb cinematography, which constantly intrigues and delights the viewer.
Body paragraph 1 then is developed with specific examples of superb cinematography.
Topic Sentence/Support Paragraph 2:
A second feature of the film that enthralls the viewer is the special effects, which are consistently inventive and absorbing.
Body paragraph 2 is developed with specific examples of special effects.
Topic Sentence/Support Paragraph 3:
Unfortunately, the same quality is not manifested in the plot, the characterization, or the acting. These faults really detract from one's appreciation for the film. Body paragraph 3 then is developed with specific examples of faults.
Note: Using this structure, each topic sentence introduces a separate point dealing with a part of the opinion established in the thesis. In this example, that main opinion is mixed (some elements were good, some elements were bad).
This format establishes a clearly defined structure in which each separate part of the main body adds a point to the argument. This format is effective for either a short essay or a long research paper.
MILD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2nOzN6DllY
MEDMIUM:
Once you have defined your research paper with an effective thesis statement, developed an outline, and written an introduction, the simplest way to develop the paper is by using a series of topic sentences--an additive sequence in which each paragraph introduces a new argumentative point in support of the thesis
Example
General Subject: A Film Review
Focus: A review of Avatar
Thesis: The recent film Avatar is an excellent example of what is good and bad about modern adventure films. While the film has some obvious merits, there are also some significant problems.
Topic Sentence/Support Paragraph 1:
The best thing about Avatar, a quality that brings it alive, is the superb cinematography, which constantly intrigues and delights the viewer.
Body paragraph 1 then is developed with specific examples of superb cinematography.
Topic Sentence/Support Paragraph 2:
A second feature of the film that enthralls the viewer is the special effects, which are consistently inventive and absorbing.
Body paragraph 2 is developed with specific examples of special effects.
Topic Sentence/Support Paragraph 3:
Unfortunately, the same quality is not manifested in the plot, the characterization, or the acting. These faults really detract from one's appreciation for the film. Body paragraph 3 then is developed with specific examples of faults.
Note: Using this structure, each topic sentence introduces a separate point dealing with a part of the opinion established in the thesis. In this example, that main opinion is mixed (some elements were good, some elements were bad).
This format establishes a clearly defined structure in which each separate part of the main body adds a point to the argument. This format is effective for either a short essay or a long research paper.