Essay 3 — Compare + Contrast / Definition Materials
This folder will contain all the materials you need to get started on Essay 3!
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PIE Format and Proofs Overview — Your English 101 Handy-Dandy Notebook
Attached Files:
File PROOFS + PIE OUTLINE HANDBOOK with REVIEW + EXAMPLES.docx (223.302 KB)
This file will walk you through the process of essay proofing, which is the incremental construction of an essay piece by piece. After reviewing this document you will be able to:
Construct a Proposal that covers your thoughts and ideas about the topic(s) you’re considering for an essay
Construct a PIE Outline that provides a thesis statement and a loose plan for how your essay will be organized
Construct the Introduction, Body Paragraphs 1-3, and the Conclusion for proofing
Comprehend how a five-paragraph essay should look on the page and how your points, information, and evaluations come together to form coherent paragraphs that are interconnected to your statement.
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Proposal Starter
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PIE Outline Starter
Web Link
Quick link to MY GRADES
Remember to check MY GRADES for feedback, comments, and edit recommendations after each submission!
Assignment
Essay 3 — Proposal
Remember, the Proposal must include:
1. A statement of purpose (or maybe even a few statements!). What’s the topic? Why do you care? Why are we writing about it? What are you going to prove about this topic, and how do you plan to prove it, exactly?. This doesn’t have to be a statement, but it should provide both of us with a general concept of what it is we’ll be doing in this paper.
2. At least one source reference and a summary of its content. This reference can be an article you found online, YouTube video, a documentary, movie — any form of media that can help provide more context or material for your essay.
NOTE:
You do not need to reference this source in your paper directly. This source is meant to help you develop a sense of direction, as well as ensure you’ve taken to time to reflect on what materials, ideas, and opinions are out there concerning your topic.
If you need a reminder of what the Proposal is, review the Proofs and Essay Review document in ESSAY INTRODUCTORY MATERIALS
Use the Proposal Starter above if you need further guidance — simply download the document and fill in the blanks following the instructions provided.
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Essay 3 — PIE Outline
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Essay 3 — Introduction
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Essay 3 — Body 1
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Essay 3 — Body 2
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Essay 3 — Body 3
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Essay 3 — Conclusion