Creating a Thesis Statement - The OWL at Purdue Summary: This resource provides tips for creating a thesis statement and examples of different types of thesis statements. Contributors:Elyssa Tardiff, Allen BrizeeLast Edited: 2014-02-10 10:44:43 Tips for Writing Your Thesis Statement 1. Determine what kind of paper you are writing: An analytical paper breaks down an issue or an idea into its component parts, evaluates the issue or idea, and presents this breakdown and evaluation to the audience.An expository (explanatory) paper explains something to the audience.An argumentative paper makes a claim about a topic and justifies this claim with specific evidence. If you are writing a text that does not fall under these three categories (e.g., a narrative), a thesis statement somewhere in the first paragraph could still be helpful to your reader. 2. 3. 4. Thesis Statement Examples Example of an analytical thesis statement: The paper that follows should: Example of an expository (explanatory) thesis statement:
Mauritius’ Cyber City attracts business from across the globe A small sugar-growing economy 50 years ago, Mauritius is now a hub for business growth thanks to the careful development of its manufacturing, tourism and ICT sectors Mauritius, an island of 1860sq km in the Indian Ocean, has since independence in 1968, transformed itself from a monocrop to a diversified economy. The GDP per capita has grown rapidly from $550 in 1970 to $15,600 in 2012. Considering the island is devoid of any mineral or other natural resources – except for its exquisite beauty as a paradise island – it has made tremendous progress. It has taken every opportunity offered by international economic agreements such as the sugar protocol, the Lomé Convention, Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). In 1968, sugar and its by-products made up more than 90 percent of Mauritius’s total exports of goods: by 1990 it had fallen to 32 percent, and by 2012 to 4.5 percent. tourists visited Mauritius in 1970 tourists visited Mauritius in 2012
POWA | Writing Ideas, Help, Community Trustlink International Infrastructure Support The main tenants of the development of the Cyber island is the development of the which will comprise of a , a business zone and a knowledge centre which will assist in the training of the human resource. Couple with that a sound legal framework , and a state of the art telecommunication network have been provided. The The Ebene Cybercity aims the best amenities for the development of ICT business in . These built up and fully utilities serviced office space will be offered at USD 1 for economically furnished spaced and USD 2 for fully furnished deluxe space The Knowledge Centre will be developed as a 11 acre area where firms can set up ICT education technology incubation and training facilities. The city will also comprises of the following: • Business Zone with 300,000 square metres of office space • Commercial Centre • World Class Hotel • Government Offices • Residential Complex • Recreational facilities A sound legal framework • Copyright Act 1997 New Cyber Laws: A. B.
Thesis Statements What this handout is about This handout describes what a thesis statement is, how thesis statements work in your writing, and how you can craft or refine one for your draft. Introduction Writing in college often takes the form of persuasion—convincing others that you have an interesting, logical point of view on the subject you are studying. Persuasion is a skill you practice regularly in your daily life. What is a thesis statement? A thesis statement: tells the reader how you will interpret the significance of the subject matter under discussion.is a road map for the paper; in other words, it tells the reader what to expect from the rest of the paper.directly answers the question asked of you. If your assignment asks you to take a position or develop a claim about a subject, you may need to convey that position or claim in a thesis statement near the beginning of your draft. How do I create a thesis? A thesis is the result of a lengthy thinking process. How do I know if my thesis is strong?
Dissertation proposals & writing dissertations Print book This book takes you through all the elements needed for a successful dissertation proposal and dissertation. The book explains the sections required for both proposal and dissertation, and offers helpful downloadable templates to assist with the presentation. Dissertation proposals & writing dissertations Getting Started Writing both your dissertation proposal and your dissertation will utilise the skills you have developed throughout your course. This book will cover: submitting a successful dissertation proposalwriting and organising your dissertationpresenting your proposal and dissertation to the required specifications for submission. The first step is to put together your proposal. Step 1: Dissertation proposals What are the essential elements to a good dissertation proposal? TitleIntroductionAims and objectivesMethodologyLiterature reviewScope and constraintsResourcesOutline of sections/chaptersTimetableReferences. Title Introduction Your statement should: Aims and objectives Aim
How to write a research paper Writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead. --- Gene Fowler A major goal of this course is the development of effective technical writing skills. To help you become an accomplished writer, you will prepare several research papers based upon the studies completed in lab. Our research papers are not typical "lab reports." In a teaching lab a lab report might be nothing more than answers to a set of questions. Written and oral communications skills are probably the most universal qualities sought by graduate and professional schools as well as by employers. Resources for learning technical writing Before you begin your first writing assignment, please consult all of the following resources, in order to gain the most benefit from the experience. As you polish up your writing skills please make use of the following resources General form of a research paper General style To make a paper readable Mistakes to avoid Title Page Abstract Style
India's big smart city challenge -Infrastructure- Transforming India, Moneycontrol Urbanization can be simply defined as the rise of cities vis-a-vis the rural landscape. As a country moves ahead on the road to progress, cities tend to take center stage. In that manner, the rise of cities has often been construed as an indicator of development and progress. The case has been no different when it comes to India. While the pace of urbanization was a bit slack in the early years post-independence, it has really picked pace in the past few decades, especially in the post-1991 phase. Yet, the picture of an urban India is far from rosy. Why India needs more planned cities? A 2010 study conducted by McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) points out that urbanization in India has been a victim of systemic inefficiencies and policy vacuum. It is imperative then to not only create new ‘smart’ cities, but also upgrade the existing ones. There has to be better cohesion between the various agencies responsible for urban development and planning. The road ahead
Our Authors: Traci Gardner Grades 3 – 5 | Lesson Plan | Recurring Lesson A Daily DEAR Program: Drop Everything, and Read! The teacher shouts, "Drop Everything and Read!" and students settle into their seats to read books they've selected. This independent reading program helps students build a lifelong reading habit. Grades 6 – 8 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: From Image to Detailed Narrative The old cliche, "A picture is worth a thousand words" is put to the test when students write their own narrative interpretations of events shown in an image. Action Is Character: Exploring Character Traits with Adjectives Students must "become" a character in a novel in order to describe themselves and other characters using powerful adjectives. Grades 9 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson Analyzing the Stylistic Choices of Political Cartoonists Grades 9 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Minilesson And I Quote: A Punctuation Proofreading Minilesson Grades 9 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Unit Book Clubs: Reading for Fun
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Ten Creative Writing Activities During the Fall, a couple teachers asked me to tackle a list of creative writing assignments. It's taken me a while, but here they are. While they are all phrased for creative writing assignments here, many of them could be revised to work for other kinds of essays. [Show & Tell] Children in elementary school look forward to show & tell days eagerly. Buildings with Brains As an attribute of a structure, intelligence enhances building productivity. But where does a building get its intelligence from, and at what cost? Charu Bahri has some answers. In the past two decades, increasing concern over the energy consumption of large structures has spurred the creation of a class of intelligent buildings. Intelligence sources Where do buildings get their intelligence from? Elucidating the features that make a building smart, Vidur Bharadwaj, Director, The 3C Company, says, "Passive architectural features such as building orientation, sun-shading, a central courtyard, the optimum use of natural light, and appropriate materials making up its enveloping elements such as the roof, exterior walls, fenestrations and floor are aspects of good design. As for building automation, Bharadwaj sees it as a tool in the hands of architects, albeit a tool whose use should be minimised by placing greater reliance on design aspects. Balancing act Widening market The design process
Objectivity and Subjectivity - Explore Writing (UK) Author: Angelique Caffrey - Updated: 28 August 2012| Comment As a professional writer, you may be asked by editors or publishers to write using a variety of methods. Two of the most common viewpoints that you will be expected to understand are "objectivity" and "subjectivity". Objective versus Subjective When you look at a topic area from an objective viewpoint, you are looking at it as an outsider or "third person". Take, for instance, a party. Notice that there are no emotions in this report that can be attributed to the author. Alternatively, take a look at the same party from a subjective standpoint where the writer inserts his or her own interpretations into the mix. The subjectivity of the above paragraph is obvious and changes the meaning of the article completely because the author has inserted his or her personal feelings on the party. When to Use Objectivity/Subjectivity Sometimes, it's difficult to determine when and where to use objectivity or subjectivity. Right or Wrong? Title:
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