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minimum of 125 words max 150-160

elaborate, dont just repeat the initial question

1)Last week, you formed the basis of your paper by polishing your thesis statement, writing topic sentences, evaluating, selecting, and documenting scholarly articles that support your argument, and outlining your paper. Now you are ready to begin drafting your paper. Week 3 focuses on expanding the argument content for your paper and integrating the research you have gathered to support your argument in a preliminary rough draft. Expanding your argument comes through developing body paragraphs that thoroughly present your position and reasons.

When forming the body paragraphs of your paper, it is important to remember that an effective paragraph contains:

• A topic sentence
• Relevant details about the topic sentence
• Supporting research
• A concluding/transitional sentence that leads the reader to the next point

You already created the groundwork for these paragraphs in your outline, and this week you will expand your discussion.

The readings this week assist you with integrating the research you have found within your paper to thoroughly support your argument.

Once you have completed the body paragraphs of your paper, you write an introduction paragraph to properly introduce your argument and a conclusion paragraph to bring your paper to a close.

2)I am very excited to begin my rough draft for my paper. I will most likely change the wording in my thesis statement and my topic sentences. I find the transitional sentences to be time consuming for me to write. I want my paragraphs to flow and move from point to point easily. I want to keep the reader intrigued and captivated. In the past I had trouble with this and would be all over the place.

3)Writing in academic style requires many considerations, some of which we have already covered in this course. This chapter discusses ways to focus your argument and draft your paper with research.

4)The goal of an argument paper is subject to the strong thesis statement. This tutorial drives homes that fact; along with the supporting evidence and then winding the paper to its conclusion. I also observed that it is challenging to develop a specific writing skill; however it is crucial to bring together the content and the structure of all three points. I found the introduction to be the most challenging element. I have been pondering for quite a while how to begin my paper and trying to keep in mind that the points mentioned in the introduction have to be substantiated. The easier part is the conclusion. It is unlikely that I will not be able to summarize my paper, after spending time and effort in developing and justifying my argument.

5)An academic essay should have no fewer than five paragraphs: an introduction, at least three body paragraph, and a conclusion.

Writing the introduction, at least three body paragraphs, and the conclusion for your argument paper can seem daunting at first. Which element do you find the most challenging and why? Which element do you find the least challenging and why?

6)Persuasive arguments can use a variety of strategies to convince others of the validity of the argument. Depending on the strategy chosen, the language you use can affect how the argument you present is accepted or rejected.

7)As you begin writing your first draft and incorporating your research, it is important to understand the difference between direct quotes and paraphrases. APA guidelines and academic integrity require that you use and acknowledge both of these appropriately.

8)I realize that most of my paper needs to be in my own words. It is prudent to have good reason to quote directly and know when to paraphrase. It is a work in progress to know when to use any quote for the purpose of making a point. Paraphrasing is useful in explaining a passage that may be difficult for the reader to understand. This takes practice and eventually will lead to an informed argument paper.