Q Learning Objective: Develop a working thesis, stating your position with the argument on free vs. hate speech. This thesis will become the core of your thesis-driven argument essay. Directions: Step 1: Review We learned about thesis statements a couple of weeks ago, but let's review! What is a Thesis Statement? A thesis statement is a sentence that states the topic and purpose of your paper. A good thesis statement will direct the structure of your essay and will allow your reader to understand the ideas you will discuss within your paper. Where does a Thesis Statement go? Your thesis should be stated somewhere in the opening paragraphs of your paper, most often as the last sentence of the introduction. Often, a thesis will be one sentence, but for complex subjects, you may find it more effective to break the thesis statement into two sentences. How do you write a Thesis Statement? The kind of thesis statement you write will depend on the type of paper you are writing. For Essay 2, you will be writing an argumentative thesis. An argumentative thesis states the topic of your paper, your position on the topic, and the reasons you have for taking that position. If you remember from my original lecture, I also describe a thesis statement as your limited subject (topic) and your attitude about it (position). Tips: • Your thesis statement should be one sentence. • Remember, your thesis should be an argument based on a fairy tale, myth, or retelling. • Your thesis statement should clearly present the main idea of your essay and make some kind of assertion. The thesis should be a debatable claim. • For our purposes, a thesis should include your limited subject (topic) and attitude about it (assertion/debatable claim). • Your thesis should NOT make an “announcement” about what your essay will cover. Instead, it should just present your assertion. o For example, a thesis like this makes an announcement: In this paper, I will persuade you to vote for candidates who support education reform. • o Instead you might write: Because our education system is in need of reform to better serve students of color, we should vote for candidates who are willing to make the necessary changes. • If you are struggling with putting your thesis together, check out this Thesis Generation.Links to an external site. Step 2: Write For this assignment, you will write a sample working thesis for Essay 2. A working thesis is just that, working! You don't have to stick to the thesis you write here for your final draft of the essay, but it gives you a chance to work on it. It is extremely common that your final thesis will differ a little bit from your original working thesis. After you have written down your thesis, please share with me the sources you think might be useful to your essay. These can be anything we've read or watched so far in this course as well as any sources you have found on your own. Note: For this assignment, I am looking for a submission of one sentence, only a thesis! After you have written your thesis, don't forget to tell me your sources. You should not submit an entire paragraph or essay here. Submission Instructions: Follow these steps: • Click on “Submit Assignment.” o Choose “File Upload” o click “Choose File” o find your file o click “Choose” o check the box next to “I certify” o click “Submit Assignment.” Grading: You will receive a "Complete" on this assignment as long as you submit a thesis statement and your sources. However, I will provide you with feedback about how you might revise the thesis for your essay moving forward so make sure to look at my comment as well as the grade. You will receive feedback within 48 hours of the due date. Need Help? As you write, it may also help to review Understanding Your Assignment . If you need further assistance, please consider taking advantage of our Tutoring. Remember, you need to see a tutor in the first four weeks of our class. Also, don't hesitate to email me with questions or concerns (kelly.allen@gcccd.edu or Canvas Inbox or Remind), make an office hour appointment or post questions to our Class Q&A Discussion. Submission Help: • How do I submit an online assignment? • How do I upload a file as an assignment submission in Canvas? • How do I upload a file from Google Drive as an assignment submission in Canvas? • How do I know when my assignment has been submitted? Finding Feedback Help: • How do I know when my instructor has graded my assignment? • How to Read (Access) Your Grades

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