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- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Book%3A_English_Composition_I%3A_Rhetorical_MethodsBased_(Lumen)/01%3A_An_Overview_of_the_Writing_Process/1.10%3A_Creating_ParagraphsThus, the topic sentence for the first body paragraph will refer to the first point in the thesis sentence and the topic sentence for the second body paragraph will refer to the second point in the th...Thus, the topic sentence for the first body paragraph will refer to the first point in the thesis sentence and the topic sentence for the second body paragraph will refer to the second point in the thesis sentence. Each body paragraph is something like a miniature essay in that they each need an introductory sentence that makes an important and interesting argument, and that they each need a good closing sentence in order to produce a smooth transition between one point and the next.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Book%3A_English_Composition_I%3A_Rhetorical_MethodsBased_(Lumen)/09%3A_Grammar_and_Mechanics_Mini-lessons/9.05%3A_Run-ons_and_Comma_Splices_ITo refresh your understanding of run-on sentences and comma splice sentences, review the videos below: Run-on Sentences Comma Splices and How to Fix Them How to Avoid Run-on Sentences Identify and Fix...To refresh your understanding of run-on sentences and comma splice sentences, review the videos below: Run-on Sentences Comma Splices and How to Fix Them How to Avoid Run-on Sentences Identify and Fix Comma Splices
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Book%3A_English_Composition_I%3A_Rhetorical_MethodsBased_(Lumen)/01%3A_An_Overview_of_the_Writing_Process/1.02%3A_Your_Role_as_a_LearnerIf you can study at home without being tempted to turn on the television, check your e-mail, fix yourself a snack, and so on, you may make home your work space. Therefore, if you are taking a biology ...If you can study at home without being tempted to turn on the television, check your e-mail, fix yourself a snack, and so on, you may make home your work space. Therefore, if you are taking a biology course that meets three times a week for an hour at a time, you can expect to spend six to nine hours per week on it outside of class. If you leave a tool sitting in the box unused (e.g., if you set up your schedule and then forget about it), it will not help you complete the task.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Book%3A_English_Composition_I%3A_Rhetorical_MethodsBased_(Lumen)/09%3A_Grammar_and_Mechanics_Mini-lessons/9.10%3A_Grammar_Practice-_Interactive_QuizzesFor additional grammar practice, choose the topic(s) you want to develop by taking interactive quizzes from the Guide to Grammar and Writing on the following site. Click the link to access the site: G...For additional grammar practice, choose the topic(s) you want to develop by taking interactive quizzes from the Guide to Grammar and Writing on the following site. Click the link to access the site: Grammar Practice Site
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Book%3A_English_Composition_I%3A_Rhetorical_MethodsBased_(Lumen)/03%3A_Definition_Essay/3.05%3A_Effective_Thesis_StatementsA strong thesis not only grabs the interest of your reader, who now wants to see you support your unique interpretation, it also provides a focus for your argument, one to which every part of your pap...A strong thesis not only grabs the interest of your reader, who now wants to see you support your unique interpretation, it also provides a focus for your argument, one to which every part of your paper refers in the development of your position. It may be advisable to draft a hypothesis or tentative thesis statement near the start of a big project, but changing and refining a thesis is a main task of thinking your way through your ideas as you write a paper.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Book%3A_English_Composition_I%3A_Rhetorical_MethodsBased_(Lumen)/09%3A_Grammar_and_Mechanics_Mini-lessons/9.02%3A_Subjects_and_Verbs_Irregular_Verbs_Subject_Verb_AgreementTo refresh your understanding of subjects, verbs, irregular verbs and subject-verb agreement, review the videos below: Subject and Verbs Subject-Verb Agreement
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Book%3A_English_Composition_I%3A_Rhetorical_MethodsBased_(Lumen)/09%3A_Grammar_and_Mechanics_Mini-lessons/9.01%3A_Grammar_and_Mechanics_Mini-LessonsUse these mini-lessons on grammar and writing mechanics to develop your writing skills based on feedback from the instructor and Writing Community Reviews. They include: Subjects and Verbs, Irregular ...Use these mini-lessons on grammar and writing mechanics to develop your writing skills based on feedback from the instructor and Writing Community Reviews. They include: Subjects and Verbs, Irregular Verbs, and Subject-Verb Agreement Sentence Types Fragments I Run-ons and Comma Splices I Comma Usage Parallelism The Apostrophe Capital Letters Each lesson contains brief videos to teach you or refresh your understanding of proper grammar, punctuation and usage.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Book%3A_English_Composition_I%3A_Rhetorical_MethodsBased_(Lumen)/00%3A_Front_Matter/02%3A_InfoPageThe LibreTexts libraries are Powered by NICE CXOne and are supported by the Department of Education Open Textbook Pilot Project, the UC Davis Office of the Provost, the UC Davis Library, the Californi...The LibreTexts libraries are Powered by NICE CXOne and are supported by the Department of Education Open Textbook Pilot Project, the UC Davis Office of the Provost, the UC Davis Library, the California State University Affordable Learning Solutions Program, and Merlot.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Book%3A_English_Composition_I%3A_Rhetorical_MethodsBased_(Lumen)/04%3A_Narrative_Essay/4.01%3A_Introduction_to_Narrative_EssayEveryone loves a good story, and each day we seek out good stories in a variety of media: novels, short stories, newspapers, works of fine art, blogs, even notes and posts on social media pages. Narra...Everyone loves a good story, and each day we seek out good stories in a variety of media: novels, short stories, newspapers, works of fine art, blogs, even notes and posts on social media pages. Narration is the art of storytelling, and in this module, you will investigate the ways in which writers employ common narration strategies to engage readers from the beginning to the end of a significant event.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Book%3A_English_Composition_I%3A_Rhetorical_MethodsBased_(Lumen)/04%3A_Narrative_Essay/4.03%3A_Shooting_an_Elephant_by_George_Orwellhttps://www.online-literature.com/orwell/887/In “Shooting an Elephant,” author George Orwell finds himself in a position of authority as an Indian community encounters a rampaging elephant. Click on t...https://www.online-literature.com/orwell/887/In “Shooting an Elephant,” author George Orwell finds himself in a position of authority as an Indian community encounters a rampaging elephant. Click on the link to view the essay: “Shooting an Elephant” by George Orwell As you are reading, identify the following: The “situation” The “complications” The “lesson” the author learned from the experience
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Book%3A_English_Composition_I%3A_Rhetorical_MethodsBased_(Lumen)/04%3A_Narrative_Essay/4.07%3A_Student_Sample-_Narrative_EssayOur first assignment was to write a short response paper to the Albert Camus essay “The Myth of Sisyphus.” I was extremely nervous about the assignment as well as college. By giving me the space to ex...Our first assignment was to write a short response paper to the Albert Camus essay “The Myth of Sisyphus.” I was extremely nervous about the assignment as well as college. By giving me the space to express my own interpretation and to argue for my own values, my philosophy class taught me the importance of education for education’s sake.
