After reviewing the materials shown above, develop a thesis and outline for Paper 2. You will have to go through all the steps you used in developing Paper 1, but you will also be including the second story.

• identifying a second story
• clearly stating the theme
• summarizing the story
• comparing and contrasting the stories to show how they come together to develop the theme
• presenting evidence that the theme is demonstrated in both stories
• doing additional brainstorming as needed
• writing up a thesis that demonstrates your point of view on the theme and the short stories
• producing an outline

Remember: it may help you to write up the introduction so that you fully understand the relationship between the two stories and the theme, thereby helping to set up the discussion.

In your posting, note the second story you have chosen and the theme. Post the thesis (and introduction if you have it). The thesis should identify which items in the two stories are to be compared and/or contrasted. Then, post the outline.

As always, the earlier you post, the better, as it will allow time for you use the feedback you receive and also to move on to the development of the body paragraphs.

In order to receive timely feedback from the instructor, initial discussion posts are due by Thursday at 11:30PM ET.

Week 5, Discussion 2. Your Writing Process for Week 5

You are more than halfway through the course. Consider where you started and where you are now with your writing process.

What would you like to work on in the upcoming weeks? Is there something that you feel much better about, say, for example, how to write a thesis statement?

Use this discussion to reflect on what you have learned so far–and what you still want to focus on in the remaining weeks of the course.

Also feel free to use this discussion to ask any questions about the content in Week 5, including your second short story and how you are using it for the second paper.

Week 6, Discussion 1. Body Paragraph, Paper 2

Using your outline, develop your body paragraphs for Paper 2. You will want to practice different ways of developing your paragraphs, like providing a variety of ways to introduce material. You should include directly quoted material and paraphrased material. Both of these types of evidence need to be correctly introduced and documented.

Try to incorporate the evidence in your paragraphs using signal phrases from the previous commentary. Use at least one of the signal phrases to introduce the direct quotation or paraphrased material. The material you bring into the paragraph should be punctuated and documented correctly, for example, by providing quotation marks (for directly quoted material) and the parenthetical reference to show the source of the material.

Post one of your paragraphs. It will also be helpful for you to post the thesis of your paper.

Then, in a separate paragraph, note the following. If you’d rather, you could color code the paragraph, using the following color codes:

• The paragraph’s topic sentence
• At least one signal phrase for evidence that includes one of the templates from the commentary on signal phrases
• At least one area where you bring in your own commentary (such as your explanation or analysis of the evidence)
• Identify at least one key word that is present in the paragraph and you use elsewhere in the paper to provide unity

Remember—even though you are posting only one paragraph, you can use the feedback you receive on that paragraph to develop your other paragraphs.

In order to receive timely feedback from the instructor, initial discussion posts are due by Thursday at 11:30PM ET.

Week 6, Discussion 2: Your Thoughts on Signal Phrases

As you work through your body paragraphs for Paper 2, how are you using signal phrases? For example, do they help you to organize your paragraphs and present clear references?

Importantly, consider how you would use signal phrases in writing where you are using formal research material. Would the templates work there as well?

Do you have any challenges using them?

Post these thoughts here, as well as any questions you may have on the work for Week 6.

In order to receive timely feedback from the instructor, initial discussion posts are due by Thursday at 11:30PM ET.

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