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Sectional Drafting
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Today we begin discussing how to structure your first full draft. One effective approach is sectional drafting, meaning you should focus on completing one major section before moving on to the next. Can anyone tell me why this might be beneficial?
It helps to keep things organized and less stressful because we can really concentrate on one part.
Yeah! If we tackle one section at a time, we might produce better quality work!
Exactly! Remember, our aim is to create a clear and logical flow of ideas. Starting with the introduction sets the toneβwould anyone like to share what elements we should include there?
We should introduce our research question and maybe provide some background information!
Correct! Letβs summarize this: sectional drafting helps in organization, reduces stress, and allows for focused writing.
Integrating Evidence
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Next, letβs dive into how to incorporate evidence. When using quotations, do we remember how long they should be?
They should be no longer than 50 words!
And we need to follow up the quotation with our own analysis!
Absolutely! This is crucial. Can anyone suggest why analyzing the evidence is just as important as the evidence itself?
Because it helps the reader understand how the evidence supports our argument!
Well said! Always remember that your analysis ties your research to your claims.
Maintaining Cohesion
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Now we will focus on maintaining cohesion throughout your draft. What are some techniques we can use to ensure our writing flows smoothly?
Using transitional phrases helps connect ideas!
And having clear topic sentences for each section!
Exactly! Transitional phrases guide readers through your arguments, and topic sentences help signal the main idea of each section. Letβs wrap up this session with a quick recap: coherence, transitions, and signaling are keys to effective writing.
Introduction & Overview
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Quick Overview
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Students are encouraged to write their first full draft by systematically tackling one major section at a time, ensuring the use of evidence, and maintaining a coherent flow throughout their writing. Techniques like block quotations and transitional phrases are emphasized to reinforce clarity and connection.
Detailed
Writing the First Full Draft
In this section, students embark on the challenging yet crucial process of crafting their first full draft of the Capstone project. The drafting phase is organized into manageable components, encouraging a structured approach that tackles one major section at a time, such as the introduction, contextual background, analysis (divided into sub-claims), and conclusion.
Key Points:
- Sectional Drafting: Students should focus on writing one major section at a time, making the task less overwhelming and more focused.
- Integrating Evidence: Emphasis is placed on the strategic use of block quotations, limiting their length to a maximum of 50 words, followed by thorough analysis to ensure clarity of why the evidence is pertinent.
- Maintaining Cohesion: This involves using transitional phrases (like 'Moreover,' 'Conversely,' and 'Building on...'), topic sentences, and signposting to lead readers through the line of reasoning effectively.
Overall, writing the first draft is an essential step, allowing students to articulate their ideas while weaving together research findings with original analysis.
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Sectional Drafting
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Tackle one major section at a timeβIntroduction, Contextual Background, Analysis (divided into sub-claims), Conclusion.
Detailed Explanation
When you begin writing your first draft, it's important to work on one major section at a time instead of trying to write everything all at once. This means you should start with the Introduction, where you outline your main points, then move to the Contextual Background, which provides the necessary background information. Next, you'll write the Analysis, breaking it down further into sub-claims that support your main argument, and finally, you end with the Conclusion that wraps everything up.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this process like building a house. You wouldn't try to build the entire house at once. Instead, you'd start with the foundation (the Introduction), build the walls (Contextual Background), add in the rooms (the sub-claims in Analysis), and finally, put on the roof and finish up with the exterior (Conclusion). Each part needs to be constructed in a logical order to ensure the house stands strong.
Integrating Evidence
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Use block quotations sparingly (no more than 50 words) and always follow with your own analysis.
Detailed Explanation
While writing your draft, it's essential to incorporate evidence that supports your claims. Block quotations can be powerful, but you should avoid using them too often. If you include a long quote, make sure it does not exceed 50 words. After presenting a quote, always add your own comments or analysis to explain its relevance. This ensures that your writing not only presents evidence but also interprets it in context, showing how it backs up your argument.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you're telling a friend about a movie and you want to quote a memorable line. Instead of just saying the line and moving on, you explain its significanceβwhy it was powerful or how it connects to the story. This is what you need to do with evidence in your writing; give context and your personal insight so the reader understands why it's important.
Maintaining Cohesion
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Employ transitional phrases (βMoreover,β βConversely,β βBuilding onβ¦β) topic sentences, and signposting to guide the reader through your line of reasoning.
Detailed Explanation
Cohesion in your writing means that your ideas flow logically from one to the next without confusing the reader. To achieve this, you should use transitional phrases such as 'Moreover,' 'Conversely,' or 'Building onβ¦' These phrases help connect one thought to another clearly. Additionally, every section should start with a clear topic sentence that outlines what the paragraph will discuss. Signposting also helps by signaling to your reader what to expect in different parts of your argument.
Examples & Analogies
Think of writing like guiding someone through a maze. If you just let them wander aimlessly, they might get lost. But if you say, 'Go left here,' and 'Now, take a right,' you're helping them navigate through. Similarly, using transitional phrases and topic sentences is like giving directions in your writing; it helps your reader understand where they are and where theyβre going.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Sectional Drafting: A method of writing that involves completing one major section at a time.
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Integrating Evidence: The process of including and analyzing evidence in academic writing.
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Maintaining Cohesion: Techniques that ensure clarity and logical flow in written work.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Using a block quotation from a historical document, followed by a discussion of its implications for understanding governance.
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Writing an analysis on a literary work by starting with an overview of key themes.
Memory Aids
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π΅ Rhymes Time
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Draft by section, make it neat, each part's a step, not a race on your feet.
π Fascinating Stories
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Imagine building a house; you wouldn't put the roof on before the walls. Drafting is the sameβbuild your essay piece by piece for strong construction.
π§ Other Memory Gems
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To remember anchoring statements: 'S-I-P' (Sectional drafting, Integrate evidence, Maintain cohesion).
π― Super Acronyms
The acronym 'C.E.C.' can help you remember
- Cohesion
- Evidence
- Clarity in your writing.
Flash Cards
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Block Quotation
Definition:
A quotation that is set off from the main text and formatted as a separate paragraph; typically longer than 50 words.
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Term: Cohesion
Definition:
The quality of being clear and logically connected in writing.
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Term: Transitional Phrase
Definition:
Words or phrases that help connect ideas and guide the reader through the writing.