Powerpoint for week 5
- 1. LeidenUniversity.Theuniversityto discover. Reading and Writing for International Studies Writing ForumQuestions PowerPointforweek 5
- 2. LeidenUniversity.Theuniversityto discover. Week5 • Discuss the thesis statement (TS). • Is the TS clearly defined? Does it indicate scope, intention and approach of the paper? How specificis it atthis point? • Consider the verbs used in the TS. What do they tell the reader about the author’s intentions? Canthe reader expect answers or a discussion? • How does your TS fit into the wider academic field? How is the topic addressed inthe paper relevant to the reader?
- 3. LeidenUniversity.Theuniversityto discover. • Do I answer the question? • Have I takena position thatothers might challenge or oppose? • Is my thesis statement specific enough? • Does my essay support my thesis specifically and without wandering? • Does my thesis pass the ‘how and why?’ test? Discuss the thesis statement
- 4. LeidenUniversity.Theuniversityto discover. Discuss the thesis statement • Consider theverbs used in theTS. What do they tellthe reader about theauthor’s intentions?Can thereader expect answers or a discussion? • How does your TS fit intothe wider academic field? How is the topic addressed in thepaper relevant to thereader?
- 5. LeidenUniversity.Theuniversityto discover. Defend your TS - In class - Discuss (only positive criticism please) - Work on your TS in your group
Editor's Notes
- #2: Welcome students Explain what type of course: Academic Writing, in framework of an academic theme: Role of Courts and Tribunals in International Criminal Justice