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iPods (brainstorming list)

iPods (brainstorming list). iPods: Sample Outline (selecting & organizing ideas). Title: make a catchy one (not Essay #1 or iPods) Introduction 1. Hook 2. General overview of topic 3. Thesis:  Makes a claim (takes a clear overall stance)

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iPods (brainstorming list)

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  1. iPods (brainstorming list)

  2. iPods: Sample Outline (selecting & organizing ideas) • Title: make a catchy one (not Essay #1 or iPods) • Introduction 1. Hook 2. General overview of topic 3. Thesis:  Makes a claim (takes a clear overall stance) (Note: My thesis is meant to discourage student imitation) • My thesis is that “iPods are best characterized by all their disadvantages, as they can have a negative impact on the health and education of their users, and they can have a negative effect upon on musicians as well.” • The thesis above takes a clear stance and has three main points, which will be the guiding organizational principle for the essay. Be Original—Do Not Use the Same Thesis.

  3. Body Paragraph 1 • Topic Sentence: • A clear assertion with this main point: • iPods can have negative impact on one’s health • Hearing • Explain what I’ve read about this idea • Illustrate with a brief but vivid example or two • Use personal experience, observation, or knowledge • Accidents due to distraction (sidewalk, treadmill, car, etc.) • Less focused workouts?

  4. Body Paragraph 2 • Topic Sentence: • A clear assertion with this main point: • iPods can distract people from educational goals • Distracting in class & library • Procrastination with homework • Loss of focus & concentration with homework • Might have negative effect on attention spans

  5. Body Paragraph 3 • Topic Sentence: • A clear assertion with this main point: • iPods can have drawbacks for musicians. • We manipulate their art and artistic vision. • Many listen to hits instead of whole albums.     • Many download music illegally, depriving musicians of potential profits. • Some others in the music industry, such as record stores and radio stations, have also suffered.

  6. Conclusion Tips: 1. Include a very brief summary. 2. Emphasize the significance/relevance of your essay topic by keeping the “so what?” question in mind. • For example, offer some thought along these lines: • “Reflecting on the impact of iPods is especially relevant because…” 3. Leave the reader with something more to think about. • Perhaps imagine or suggest what the future may hold.

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