first step in completing the Final Paper will be to choose a public speech, news story, or opinion article on a trending topic of interest to you.
Propose a tentative thesis that states how language is used persuasively, offensively, effectively, or ineffectively in the discourse sample to convey a particular social message or agenda.
Identify at least four theories of discourse analysis outlined in your course textbook and other required resources that you will use to analyze the discourse sample in the Final Paper.
Outline at least five topic sentences that support the thesis.
Include at least two subtopics that elaborate on each topic sentence.
Thesis: Indicate your topic, your main point about that topic, and the points of discussion for that topic.
Body Paragraph 1: Topic sentence goes here.
Supporting evidence: A paraphrase or quote from one of your sources goes here, along with an in-text citation.
Explanation of the meaning of the supporting evidence.
So what? A direct statement on how the supporting evidence does in fact support the claim made in the topic sentence.
Body Paragraph 2: Topic sentence goes here.
Supporting evidence
Explanation
So what?
Body Paragraph 3: Topic sentence goes here.
Supporting evidence
Explanation
So what?
Conclusion:
Rephrased Thesis Statement: Rephrase your thesis.
Strong Closing: Close your paper with the significance of this discussion. Why is this discussion important?
The Final Paper Outline
Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Centers APA Style (Links to an external site.)
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Students name
Course name and number
Instructors name
Date submitted
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