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What to Do in this Unit: 1. Read Part A: Essay Essentials 2. Read Part B: Brainstorming 3. Read Part C: Review Writing Essays 4. Read Part D: Essay Marking Scale 5. Review Part E: Essay Example 6. Create an OUTLINE for your essay. 8. Create your essay. You are encouraged to choose your own topic. Otherwise, here are some suggested topics: 1. Should animals be used for scientific research? 2. Is vegetarianism the best diet? 3. Should Canada execute criminals? 4. Should medical assistance in dying be allowed in Canada? Part A: ESSAY ESSENTIALS All essays contain three main parts: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. Choose a topic that interests you and that you know about. Organize your ideas: - in order of time sequence Order of importance - strongest details are presented last General to specific - begin with a general, familiar definition and add more specific details Comparison and contrast - how things are alike, how things are different The THESIS STATEMENT is the controlling idea or central insight in an essay involving some value on human nature or conduct, which may be stated directly or indirectly. WRITING A THESIS STATEMENT Express your ideas about the subject in the form of a statement in the present tense. EXAMPLE: The thesis is not loyalty. Thesis: Loyalty to nation often inspires heroic self-sacrifice. 2. The thesis should be stated as a generalization about life, but it cannot be larger than what is justified, can be supported by, details from the essay. Avoid use of terms like “never,” “always,” and “every.” Use terms such as “some,” “often,” “usually,” and “perhaps.” 3. The thesis should not be contradicted by any details of the essay and cannot rely on facts not directly stated or clearly implied in the essay. Avoid these pitfalls in writing a thesis statement: a. You simply name a topic. b. You give advice, however important or well intended. c. You give a warning. d. You have over generalized by using words such as “never,” “always,” and “every.” e. You have passed judgment on the situation by using words such as “should” or “must.” f. You address your reader informally by using “you” or “your.” g. You have used a cliché or overworked expression, such as “Never judge a book by its cover.” Create an outline The purpose of an outline is organize your ideas. Look over ideas and try to separate into main ideas and supporting details. Support each main idea with at least three supporting details. Draft The purpose of a first draft is to experiment and to try out your ideas. The writer has a chance to discover WHAT you want to say and HOW you want to say it. The introduction should capture the attention of the reader and state the THESIS. The body develops the topic with points to prove the thesis. Experiment with transition words and phrases to aid the flow of ideas. The conclusion re-states the thesis and summarizes the main ideas. Conclusion The conclusion is a deliberate summation, which builds an essay to its climax. The conclusion is the high point, the final effort to deliver your message. 1. Restate thesis in DIFFERENT words 2. Possible devices a. repeat or restate idea from opening b. contrast or reversal c. question d. quotation e. transition signals f. reveal significance g. summary h. draw conclusions from discussion i. prediction 3. Add final sentence, clincher. Remember that an essay has structure. There are three basic components of an essay: • Introductory paragraph – includes a thesis statement which gives your discussion direction and purpose. Remember - no thesis = no direction nor purpose • Body – multiple paragraphs that support, develop, or illustrate your thesis (minimum3 paragraphs). • Concluding paragraph – concludes your essay by restating your thesis and one sentence on each main idea. 3. The best original compositions are those in which the writer grounds his discussion of the topic in something concrete. Personal anecdotes, childhood experiences, fictional stories, world events, and literary examples can all be used to make your discussion more interesting and effective. 4. High level responses make effective use of transitions. Rather than jumping from idea to idea, a unified, coherent discussion leads the reader from one point to another. This is best accomplished through the use of transitions, or bridging words, phrases, and sentences. The use of transitions demonstrates an awareness of organizing techniques and is the sign of a mature, capable writer. 5. Finally, do not be afraid to disagree with the topic. Part E: Essay Example - Developed following the instructions from this unit. Exploring the Snowy Outdoors on a Snowmobile Snowmobiling is a great way for individuals to explore the outdoors in the snowy winter. The sport started in the mid-eighties and gained popularity in the nineties. There are four main manufacturers that produce snowmobiles in North America: Polaris, Skidoo, Yamaha and Arctic Cat. As the sport has gained popularity, the manufacturers have had to come up with new features each year to help promote ongoing sales and continue to grow their brand. With all the features that are available, choosing the right snowmobile for an individual will depend on various factors, and make a difference in how an individual is able to enjoy the sport. These factors include, but are not limited to, the individual’s skill level, the individual’s budget, and the type of terrain. An individual’s skill level plays a big role in deciding which snowmobile is appropriate for them. If the individual is a novice, choosing an entry-level snowmobile is the best fit. An entry-level snowmobile is a machine that is easy to maneuver and has a low horsepower rating. Choosing a machine with too much power could scare an individual and cause serious injuries if the person loses control and crashes the machine from inexperience. The same applies to an experienced rider, choosing an entry-level snowmobile with a low power rating could make the sport boring. When looking to purchase a snowmobile, considering rider skill level is important to ensuring the sport is fun and keeps the person safe. Centre for Learning Alternatives 9 Woods 2020 Deciding which snowmobile to purchase can also be affected by an individual’s budget for the sport. When picking a budget for a snowmobile, an individual should consider the cost of the necessary safety equipment and gear needed. If an individual spends all their money on a new snowmobile, it can affect the ability to purchase the other items needed to snowmobile safely. Without the necessary equipment, which includes a good helmet, jacket, pants, gloves and a shovel, an individual risks the possibility of getting cold, or injured, if they run into a problem when out on the trails. The cost of the snowmobile plays a role as well. An unreliable machine may have additional maintenance costs. This could affect the way an individual is able to enjoy the sport if the machine is breaking down frequently. When picking a budget, an individual needs to find a balance between the costs of buying a good, reliable machine and all the proper gear so they can fully enjoy the sport of snowmobiling safely. The type of terrain an individual wants to use their snowmobile on regularly can have an effect on which snowmobile model is most appropriate to consider. Snowmobile manufacturers offer models designed to be used on lakes, trails, deep snow and racetracks. Snowmobiles designed for lakes and trails are wider and shorter in length and are stable at high speeds. Deep snow snowmobiles are narrow and have longer tracks to help with flotation in deeper snow. Race snowmobiles are short and wide, and come with a stiff suspension to help with bumps and jumps on the race tracks. If an individual tries to use a snowmobile made for a different terrain than what it is used for, the whole machine will perform poorly, and it could make an uncomfortable ride. Centre for Learning Alternatives 10 Woods 2020 Hence, it is important to choose the snowmobile made for the terrain where it will be regularly used. It is important an individual selects a snowmobile that best suits their skill level, budget and type of terrain they want to use it on. The snowmobile can make a difference in how someone enjoys the sport, and if they are able to enjoy it safely. A snowmobile with too much or not enough horsepower can impact someone’s safety and enjoyment of the sport. The budget is important to consider, and should include safety equipment and gear to be properly prepared for any snowmobiling conditions. The type of terrain the snowmobile will be used on will impact how the machine operates and the overall enjoyment of the ride. In the end, snowmobiling is a sport that can allow individuals to enjoy the snowy winter, and it is important to consider various factors before choosing to buy a snowmobile CREATE AN OUTLINE AND WRITE ESSAY BELLOW, OR WRITE ON A SEPARATE FILE.