INTEGRATING SOURCES INTO YOUR WRITING Five Key Elements

Five Key Elements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Topic Sentence Transition and Introduce source

Five Key Elements 1. Topic Sentence. [The topic sentence advances thesis statement, by providing

3. Context. [These context sentences connect the topic sentence to the example you are

[Topic Sentence] Though cell phones have many valuable and valid uses, they are, nevertheless,

COMPLETED PARAGRAH Though cell phones have many valuable and valid uses, they are, nevertheless,

In-Class Exercise • To receive credit for this assignment, you must show me your

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INTEGRATING SOURCES INTO YOUR WRITING

Five Key Elements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Topic Sentence Transition and Introduce source Context of example that is to follow Example/Support Discussion

Five Key Elements 1. Topic Sentence. [The topic sentence advances thesis statement, by providing a specific area of discussion. In addition, this sentence controls the precise topic of the paragraph. Everything in this paragraph will directly relate to this very important topic sentence. ] 2. Transition. [Transitional words and phrases create the powerful link between the topic sentence and the source being introduced. ]

3. Context. [These context sentences connect the topic sentence to the example you are about to present. They establish the reasoning behind using a particular example, such as a quote or a paraphrase. ] 4. Example/Support [Once you’ve established the context for the examples or support, introduce the example with strong signal phrase. Be sure to include the source, such as the author and the title of the source. ] 5. Discussion. [Never end a paragraph with the example, such as a quote. ALWAYS provide a discussion that explains the importance of the example to your thesis. The discussion IS NOT a summary of the quote. The discussion justifies the value of the example to your paragraph and to your thesis. The discussion answers the “so what? ” question. ]

[Topic Sentence] Though cell phones have many valuable and valid uses, they are, nevertheless, disruptive. Various authors have commented on this very dilemma. [Introduce Source] Paul Goldberger in his essay “Disconnected Urbanism” [Context] comments that cell phones have moved into places where they don’t belong. [Example/Support] He writes, “When you are in a forest, you want to experience its woodsiness; when you are on the beach, you want to feel connected to sand surf” (236). [Discussion] The problem is that we do not experience those very wonderful moments because technology has permeated every aspect of our existence. We cannot bother to take time to enjoy the place we occupy at the moment without being connected to the virtual world at the same time. As a result, we disrupt our own opportunities to enjoy our surroundings.

[Topic Sentence] Though cell phones have many valuable and valid uses, they are, nevertheless, disruptive. [Transition] Various authors have commented on this very dilemma. [Introduce Source] Paul Goldberger in his essay “Disconnected Urbanism” [Context] comments that cell phones have moved into places where they don’t belong. [Example/Support] He writes, “When you are in a forest, you want to experience its woodsiness; when you are on the beach, you want to feel connected to sand surf” (236). [Discussion] The problem is that we do not experience those very wonderful moments because technology has permeated every aspect of our existence. We cannot bother to take time to enjoy the place we occupy at the moment without being connected to the virtual world at the same time. As a result, we disrupt our own opportunities to enjoy our surroundings.

[Topic Sentence] Though cell phones have many valuable and valid uses, they are, nevertheless, disruptive. [Transition] Various authors have commented on this very dilemma. [Introduce Source] Paul Goldberger in his essay “Disconnected Urbanism” [Context] laments that cell phones have moved into places where they don’t belong. [Example/Support] He writes, “When you are in a forest, you want to experience its woodsiness; when you are on the beach, you want to feel connected to sand surf” (236). [Discussion] The problem is that we do not experience those very wonderful moments because technology has permeated every aspect of our existence. We cannot bother to take time to enjoy the place we occupy at the moment without being connected to the virtual world at the same time. As a result, we disrupt our own opportunities to enjoy our surroundings.

COMPLETED PARAGRAH Though cell phones have many valuable and valid uses, they are, nevertheless, disruptive. Various authors have commented on this very dilemma. Paul Goldberger in his essay “Disconnected Urbanism” laments that cell phones have moved into places where they don’t belong. He writes, “When you are in a forest, you want to experience its woodsiness; when you are on the beach, you want to feel connected to sand surf” (236). The problem is that we do not experience those very wonderful moments because technology has permeated every aspect of our existence. We cannot bother to take time to enjoy the place we occupy at the moment without being connected to the virtual world at the same time. As a result, we disrupt our own opportunities to enjoy our surroundings.

In-Class Exercise • To receive credit for this assignment, you must show me your paragraph by the end of class. • Using both of the sources, choose one quote from each source. • Using the sample as your guide, write two paragraphs, each using the source and label the five components of a good paragraph: – Topic sentence and – Transition – Context of source to the quote – Introduction of the source and the quote – Discussion of the importance of the quote.