attach pages of sources that you cited, Toulmin
outline, rough draft, final copy
Essential Components for Passing Grade
thesis must be arguable
thesis must be a definition argument (x is a y)
thesis requires adequate support (reasons)
reasons require adequate support (evidence)
well-developed, clearly structured paragraphs
research
careful use of attributive tags with your sources
so we know who is speaking at all times
The Excellent Definition Argument
clearly identifies the issue and nature of the
debate over the definition
displays a logical overall organization
-- connections among paragraphs are made explicit through useful transitions
is thoroughly developed
the definition is a thoughtful one: that is, it
truly attempts to explain and categorize some meaningful issue and can
demonstrate the argument's relevance to larger audiences.
conclusion points to the argument's significance,
the essential issues at a stake.
