For the Unit 1 Discussion Board assignment, you will: (1) select a topic from the list below, (2) develop a thesis statement from your topic selection and post your writing strategies for developing your thesis, (3) explore the features of the MyCompLab and summarize your experiences.
Follow the instructions below very carefully.
1. Select a Topic:
Choose a topic that will give you the flexibility to explore issues that are meaningful to you. Please choose wisely—you will be working with this topic and the “argument” pattern of development throughout the term.
The Automotive Industry and Green Awareness (US economy/sustainability)
Civil Rights and Terrorism (Politics, Civil Rights)
Education: No Child Left Behind (Education/Youth)
Hacking and Computer Security (Computers)
Prison Overcrowding (Criminal Justice)
Issues Affecting Small Business (Business)
Follow the instructions below very carefully.
Post to the Discussion Board: 2 Paragraphs (350-500 words)
2. Paragraph 1: Your writing strategies and your process of developing a thesis statement.
After selecting your topic, use the pre-writing strategies such as mind mapping, brain storming, and free writing to develop and refine your thesis statement. Describe your method of developing the thesis statement. At the end of your description on your pre-writing strategies, write your thesis statement. If you have used mind mapping, sketches, or drawings in your pre-writing strategies, scan in your graphics and upload as a separate attachment to the discussion board. Post your prewriting strategies and thesis statement to the discussion board.
3. Paragraph 2: Discussion of your experiences in exploring the MyCompLab. Summarize your experience in exploring the MyCompLab and the features that you think will assist you in the writing process.
Respond to fellow classmates' postings throughout the week and comment on the effectiveness of their thesis statements or how they can improve their statements. In addition, add your own reflections to describe particular methods used by your peers, which contributed to you to learning more about effective prewriting strategies
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Respond to fellow classmates' postings throughout the week and comment on the effectiveness of their thesis statements or how they can improve their statements. In addition, add your own reflections to describe particular methods used by your peers
topic Prison Overcrowding (Criminal Justice) writing strategies and a process of developing a thesis statement.
To complete the Unit 1 Discussion Board assignment, you will need to follow the instructions carefully. Here's a breakdown of what you need to do:
1. Select a Topic:
Choose a topic from the provided list that interests you and allows for meaningful exploration. Remember that you will be working with this topic throughout the term, so choose wisely. The topics listed are:
- The Automotive Industry and Green Awareness (US economy/sustainability)
- Civil Rights and Terrorism (Politics, Civil Rights)
- Education: No Child Left Behind (Education/Youth)
- Hacking and Computer Security (Computers)
- Prison Overcrowding (Criminal Justice)
- Issues Affecting Small Business (Business)
2. Paragraph 1: Writing Strategies and Developing a Thesis Statement:
After selecting your topic, use pre-writing strategies such as mind mapping, brainstorming, and free writing to develop and refine your thesis statement. These strategies can help generate ideas and organize your thoughts. Describe the methods you used in developing your thesis statement. At the end of your description, write your thesis statement. If you used visual tools like mind mapping, sketches, or drawings, you can scan them and upload them as separate attachments to the discussion board.
3. Paragraph 2: Discussing Your Experience with MyCompLab:
In this paragraph, summarize your experiences in exploring the MyCompLab platform. MyCompLab is a resource that can assist you in the writing process. Highlight the features of MyCompLab that you found useful and believe will help you in your writing.
Remember to also engage with your classmates by responding to their postings throughout the week. Comment on the effectiveness of their thesis statements and suggest improvements if needed. Additionally, reflect on the pre-writing methods used by your peers that contributed to your understanding of effective strategies.
By following these instructions, you will be able to complete the Unit 1 Discussion Board assignment effectively.