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According to the provided text, what is the main focus of the second Expository paper?
According to the provided text, what is the main focus of the second Expository paper?
The paper focuses on exploring the social organization of an ancient civilization by analyzing their activities and how they reveal the civilization's culture and values.
How many sources are required for the Expository paper?
How many sources are required for the Expository paper?
At least three web sources are required.
What is the expected length of the second Expository paper?
What is the expected length of the second Expository paper?
The paper should have at least eight paragraphs.
What is the due date for assignment five of the Expository paper?
What is the due date for assignment five of the Expository paper?
What is the assignment for the January 17th deadline?
What is the assignment for the January 17th deadline?
What are the students expected to do with the facts they gather for the Expository paper?
What are the students expected to do with the facts they gather for the Expository paper?
How can a single fact be used in the Expository paper?
How can a single fact be used in the Expository paper?
What should the thesis statement reflect?
What should the thesis statement reflect?
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Ancient Civilization
Ancient Civilization
A complex society historically significant for its culture, governance, and social organization.
Thesis-driven paper
Thesis-driven paper
An essay that presents a main argument supported by evidence throughout.
Body paragraphs
Body paragraphs
Sections of an essay that explore specific points supporting the thesis.
Citation
Citation
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Web sources
Web sources
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Pulled quotes
Pulled quotes
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Annotations
Annotations
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Fact analysis
Fact analysis
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Study Notes
Assignment Overview
- Paper topic: Social organization of ancient civilizations
- Choose an ancient civilization
- Research their activities
- Write a thesis-driven paper on their culture and values
Part 2 Assignment Details
- Assignment 5 (1/9): Citation II
- Assignment 6 (1/17): Pulled quotes & annotations II
- Assignment 7 (1/23): Citations III
- Assignment 8 (1/31): Pulled quotes & annotations III
- Assignment 9 (2/3): Organizing facts into 3 body paragraphs
- Assignment 10 (2/11): Outline
- Assignment 11 (2/20): First draft
- Assignment 12 (2/28): Final draft
Requirements
- Thesis-driven expository paper (at least eight paragraphs)
- At least three properly cited web sources
- Due in the third quarter
Questions to Consider
- Eight paragraphs or six?
- How many facts (around 15-20) across sources?
- How many facts per source (5-7)?
- Prioritize understanding over speed
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