Having trouble getting started?

Are you trying to read my mind?

Is your head swimming?

Let’s make a deal

F. A. C. T.

Form Act I: The Conflict Act II: Developing the Action Act III: The Resolution

Star Wars begins with conflict

The action develops

Resolution: Luke destroys Death Star

How is a story (or a movie) like a paper? Act I: Introduce the conflict and solution Act II: Develop how the solution solves the conflict Act III: Move the reader with the resolution

Argument Arguable Position Value or Policy, not a Fact Needs a reasonable opponent Needs evidence

Concision

Technical

Assignments F: read “Writing an Intro Paragraph” A: discussion, “Arguable Position” C: read, “13. Omit Needless Words” T: read, “The Ten Common Errors” Paper due Friday!