English II - APA Day 3: Essays

Review: Sentences Paragraphs Basic APA formatting Outline of an argumentative five-paragraph essay

Today’s class Prep for Presentations Grammar Presentations 1 & 2 Transitional Devices / Linking Words The Argumentative Essay (part 2) Using Peer Review

How to write an essay Planning an essay the body the introduction the conclusion

The actual Body paragraph First(ly), …. … Moreover, … In addition to that …, Furthermore, … (In conclusion) It shows/means that… Secondly, … Finally, …

Transitional Devices http://www.learnenglish-online.com/writing/tests/transitions.html

Making your paper (arguments) more solid Include references from respectable/reliable (academic) sources Include a counterclaim and solution  finding common ground with your opposers by softening their rejection of your thesis Check: Toulmin Method Purdue

Workbook Chapters 10-11

APA formatting Title/Cover page Include Title, Name & College in top half add Running head and page number on the 1st page Exclude running head on all following pages

Peer Review Peer Review can be very helpful by offering valuable comments using another person’s viewpoint Use the form to review 2 papers and send the feedback to your classmate After you have received feedback from your peers, feel free to edit your paper as needed