Purdue’s Online Writing Lab on “Writing About Literature” is about writing to create a debatable thesis. It is important to invest some time to research about the topic before we can create an argument. The best ways to start your research is through the internet because it provides great sources of biographies, analyses, and summaries. In addition, the library could also be your next source for information pertaining to your topic.
The thesis statement should specify details providing examples from your prospect; the argument should illustrate your point or judgment. Using examples from our reading “Shooting Dad”, a good thesis would be: Sarah and her father have conflicts in their relationship because they are different. We can create a debate on the subject because specific examples and evidence can be given on what, how, and why. A good argument must provide some proof.
When writing is complete, information on where your sources are found should be done in MLA format. The work cited page should be in the last page of the essay. The type of sources that should be listed is titles of books, poems, plays, and internet URL sites. Any quotes or paraphrasing should provide page numbers and the author’s name. Examples of MLA format: (Sarah 433.) this gives credit to the author and where sources are found.
This information opened up ideas for me on how to create a debatable thesis and how to support my argument. I believe that if I can continue to support my thesis, the readers will most likely understand my topic of writing. I want to make sure most questions are answered and supported with evidence. Maybe if I created an outline of the main point for each paragraph, I should ask myself questions about it so that I know what type of evidence to provide.
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