VUE: W5 L2: Intros and BP1

How is everyone feeling today?

Has everyone looked at the feedback for PT2: Team Introduction?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know how

• What is PT2?

How many subtopics should the thesis statement contain?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Select the correct subtopics

• Each main point of each paragraph

• The rebuttal in BP1

• Counter argument

• The main argument in BP2

• Opposing view

True or false: the general sentences should contain highly specific information

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Indeed! General sentences should describe 'general' trends and avoid very specific details or facts (which come within the main bodies). Likewise, apart from perhaps a famous quote or a eye-catching statistic, we generally avoid in-text citations in the introduction.

Select the correct features of the rebuttal

• Opposing argument

• Transition signal

• Supporting detail

• • Counter argument

• Topic sentence

Should the rebuttal address directly the opposing argument?

• Yes

• No

• For sure no!

• Absolutely!

Answer explanation

Yes! The rebuttal must directly respond to the opposing argument. e.g.,

It is cold > so put your coat on.

Homework causes mental stress > only for students who cannot time manage properly.

Remember, the two have to be related!

Look at the thesis statement: What's missing?

Free university should be introduced for three reasons: fairness, a better educated workforce, and an improved national economy.

• Doesn't list subtopic/s

• Doesn't include counter argument

• Doesn't include WHO said the opposing argument

• Doesn't give a clear position

Answer explanation

Yes, remember it's important to say WHO makes the opposing view:

While many tax payers are worried about the cost of introducing free university for all citizens, this policy should be introduced for three reasons: fairness, a better educated workforce, and an improved national economy.

Opposing view = tax payers

Choose the odd one out

• However

• Nevertheless

• Conversely

• In addition

• Despite this

Choose the one one out

• In addition

• Furthermore

• More so

• On the contrary

• Additionally

Answer explanation

Yes, correct: On the contrary

The others are all linking words to express addition (not contrast / difference, as above)