Argumentative Essay
The argumentative essay is a formal writing instrument used to persuasively express an opinion about a particular topic. Learning to craft an argumentative essay requires knowing its structure. The ideal argumentative essay features a clear and concise thesis statement, supported by body paragraphs featuring topic sentences, evidence, and analysis. Mastering the argumentative essay is not only beneficial for success at university coursework. Knowing how to convey your thoughts and convince an audience is also crucial for success at a professional environment in all careers. In this module, I review the central elements that compose the argumentative essay's structure. Click the button below the image to access the full content concerning essay writing.
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Identifications (IDs)
The identification of terms, concepts, events, and people is the cornerstone block for learning. In contrast to a simple definition, IDs require a more complex comprehension of the material. Most identifications can be fulfilled by answering five key questions in a paragraph. (1) Who or what is the term in question? (2) What did this person, object, or concept do? (3) When did this happen? (4) Where did this happen? (5) Why is it significant? Generally, the most complicated and crucial question is the last one, concerning significance, because it requires knowing its relevance within its pertinent context. In this module, I review each element of the ID and provide some examples.
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Teaching Statements
Teaching Statements are reflective essays about learning goals and practices. It includes beliefs about the learning process and concrete examples of the ways these beliefs are enacted in class. The teaching statement gives an honest and specific portrait of the author as a teacher, within the field of study the author specializes in, avoiding generic or broad ideas about teaching in general. This module covers two essays: the Statement of Teaching Philosophy & the Diversity Statement. The Statement of Teaching Philosophy (SoTP) visualizes you in class with 1-2 concrete examples. The Diversity Statement (DS) reflects your record in advancing equity and inclusion in education.
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