Clearly developed thesis statement that takes a position in response to the clas

Clearly developed thesis statement that takes a position in response to the clas

Clearly developed thesis statement that takes a position in response to the class’s closed research theme question
An introductory paragraph that presents the thesis statement and frames the thesis within the context of a “conversation” related to the class’s closed research theme
Arguments in support of the thesis that include evidence from closed research theme readings, background readings, and/or independent library research, and effective reasoning that explains how the evidence proves the argument, clarifies ideas and perspectives, and/or elaborates on what the writer means (For this half draft, include as many of your arguments you can develop within the word count restrictions.)
Effective use of transitional words and phrases to show the relationships of ideas between and within paragraphs
Class theme question: What’s college for?
600-700 words