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Writing Organization The CDW Method

Discover the CDW Method, a structured approach to crafting compelling academic papers. This guide lays out the essentials of an effective introduction, body, and conclusion. Learn how to create a captivating hook, establish your thesis, and develop strong argumentation with evidence and analysis. Each section builds upon the last, ensuring clarity and coherence in your writing. By following this methodology, you will significantly enhance your ability to communicate complex ideas persuasively and academically, making your papers more impactful and engaging for readers.

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Writing Organization The CDW Method

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  1. By Stephen Toulmin Writing OrganizationThe CDW Method

  2. Introduction Paragraph • Hook • Interest for the reader • Fact, quote, definition, description • Information about the topic • GENERAL • What do I need to know to understand your paper?

  3. Introduction cont. • Thesis • Subject/Prompt • Claim • What are you wanting to say about the Subject/Prompt? • Ex. The theme of isolation in Ender’s Game is important because it creates a killer inside of Ender. • What are you going to tell me (the reader) about the subject?

  4. Body Paragraph(s) • Topic Sentence • Main Idea of the paragraph • Mini-claim • Prove thesis true • Ex. Ender’s isolation causes him to go crazy. • Evidence/Data • SPECIFIC examples of support • Quotes, data, statistics • Ex. Ender yells at Bean for small things that didn’t really matter.

  5. Body Paragraphs (cont.) • Analysis/Warrant • Importance • Significance • Why does this support my thesis? • Warrant • Warrant for someone’s arrest. • CLAIM: You need to come to court. • WARRANT: Why you need to come to court. • The specific charges • Ex. By yelling at Bean, Ender shows that he no longer can remember the Lauchie he used to be. All he cares about is the battles and war.

  6. Conclusion • Restate Thesis • REWORDED • Highlight Main Points • Analysis/Warrants • Why is what I proved important • Ex. Ender’s isolation was vital in him killing the Buggars and saving the world. Without it, he would have been too scared to kill them.

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