This document provides an outline and notes from a lecture on writing to make a difference while avoiding plagiarism. The lecture covers why we write, making academic arguments, and plagiarism. It emphasizes developing a clear claim or thesis statement, supporting the claim with reasons and evidence, and engaging respectfully with other perspectives. The notes provide examples of strengthening a thesis statement and refining claims based on feedback. It stresses writing with an opinion to contribute new insights rather than just summarizing existing knowledge.
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