ENG4CI Essay series Thesis reminder Example Thesis Colin demonstrates that in order to complete his expedition he must possess physical and mental strength Topic sentence Transition Overall ID: 362397
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PPD Body paragraphs
ENG4CI Essay seriesSlide2
Thesis reminder
Example Thesis:
Colin demonstrates that in order to complete his expedition he must possess physical and mental strength. Slide3
Topic sentence
Transition
Overall
argument (from thesis)
Specific thesis
prong/aspect
You may list your points
Example: To start, Colin demonstrates physical strength is needed to accomplish his goal
.
(with points) To start, Colin demonstrates physical strength is needed to accomplish his goal through cycling, rowing and hiking. Slide4
Point, proof, discussion (ppd
)
Your body paragraphs should be structured using PPD
You should have 2-4 body paragraphs
Each body paragraph should contain 2-4 points
You must include at least 6 points throughout your essaySlide5
point
Present your points in the same order as they appear in your topic
sentence (if you listed your points)
Include a transition
word
Example: First, Colin shows he is physically fit when he cycles long distances.Slide6
proof
Include a specific example from the work as proof
This can be paraphrased or a direct quotation
Depending on your primary
and/or secondary sources,
your evidence might include facts, statistics, anecdotes, logical
arguments,
examples, elaboration,
descriptions and/or definitions
ALWAYS include a
citation
Example: Colin cycles a total of 29,000
kilometres
: “Twenty-seven days after leaving Vancouver, [he] rolled into Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon Territory…Eventually after 720 days of hard work…[he]
pedalled
the last few
metres
through the banner” (35, 364-5).Slide7
discussion
EXPLAIN how your proof proves your point
Explaining how your proof proves your point AND your overall argument will make your writing even
stronger
Example: His ability to cycle long distances, due to his physical training, allows him to complete huge lags of his trip. This cycling makes up over half of his overall expedition. Slide8
Add two more…
Next, for this body paragraph, I would add my two other points (rowing and hiking)
plus proofs and discussions to back them upSlide9
Concluding sentence
Sum up your paragraph in a new way
Challenge yourself to also transition subtly into the next paragraph
Example: Overall, Colin’s efforts to be in solid physical shape prior to his trip allows him to complete his expedition without serious injury or long periods of rest.