Due on 11/29

1.Work on your Thesis over the break.

2. REVIEW YOUR NOTES: THESIS is a TWO SENTENCE STATEMENT that FOLLOWS your BACKGROUND. This statement encapsulates (IS THE HEART AND SOUL) of your paper. This statement takes the position. IT IS YOUR POSITION. It tells the READER what your paper is essentially about.

AN introduction has a BACKGROUND, the background is considered ideas that lead up to ............
YOUR THESIS.


In addition to our class notes and lectures, see Models For Writers and The Little Brown Handbook.




3. WATCH "DRAFT MY PAPER" Video to the RIGHT of THIS BLOG.
Aside from the CUNY information - the content of this video relates to your research paper. Pay close attention to evaluating sources, constructing an Annotated Bibliography and Research.

Your annotated Bibliography is IN MLA format - NOT Chicago Style. However , the points "Big Margins" makes are applicable.

****REMINDER: Conferencing will begin on 11/29.

• Check the schedule. Be On Time and Prepared.
• We will meet in the Library. I will sit at the first table behind checkout.
• Have your THESIS prepared. Have questions prepared.
• Bring your annotated Bibliography & any research, questions, comments or concerns.
• Meet your Support Groups during the next two class days. I have given the class extra time to work and do research while I sit with students individually. 

Good News - The Due Date for Support Group Papers is extended. Due Date: TBA.

*********If you are having any problems developing a thesis and/or developing ideas for research E-MAIL ME, VISIT ME DURING MY OFFICE HOURS AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE WRITING CENTER. THEY ARE THERE TO SUPPORT YOU WITH :

• BRAINSTORMING
•  RESEARCH
•  MLA (Works Cited & In-Text Citation)
• THESIS
•  Evidence and Concrete Examples

Call to Make An Appointment!

Contact Information:
Phone: 631-420-2082writingcenter@farmingdale.edu

KNAPP HALL Room 30

Note- I will be grading your last blog response and this grade will fall into the ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS Category of your final grade. I will hand back your blog grades on 11/29


Have A Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Break! 

Location:Knapp Hall room 30

Monday - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
	Contact Information: Phone: 631-420-2082 writingcenter@farmingdale.edu