Pick your topic- one or the other
1.Syrian Civil war
2.Syrian refugee crisis
WRITING YOUR PAPER
Topic: Syrian Civil War
What do you want to know about it? I want to know about how Syrians are affected and what they have to go through because of the war.
SO, what question will you try to answer in your research paper? How are Syrians affected by the war?
Time to Write your THESIS! Due: ____________________
1. Your working thesis will answer your research QUESTION.
Why is there so much poverty in the United States? (example)
The United States does not offer equal economic opportunity to all of its citizens.
Is the criminal justice system fair? (example)
The United States criminal justice system violates the civil rights of minorities and the poor.
2. A thesis is the point you intend to prove.
a. Everything in your paper should support your thesis.
3. A thesis is arguable and is not a fact
FACT: The United States has the largest prison population in the world.
THESIS: The United States criminal justice system is rigged in favor of the rich.
WRITE A Working Thesis – As you continue to read and research, you will continue to modify this.
Topic: Syrian Civil War
Opinion/Answer to your question: Syrians are terrorized and treated brutally.
3 causes or reasons you believe this: Thousands of innocent civilians have been murdered, Millions of people besieged in Syria, Millions of Syrians have fled to other countries and have been displaced.
(These three become your supporting claims for paragraphs 1,2,3,)
Can you rewrite your thesis as a fluid sentence?
The impact of the Syrian civil war has led to thousands of deaths and people becoming mentally and physically damaged.
Example-
The COVID-19 coronavirus has had a major influence socially, politically, and economically in the United States potentially causing lasting impacts on our country for years to come.
Possible sentence starters
● [Topic] causes….due to…
● As a result of…, it is apparent that…
● [Topic] has led to…which proves/results in…
● The impact of….has led to…
● [Topic] has influenced…by…which
● The problem of…is a concern/threat because…
Now, review your sources and research and write claims (mini-thesis for each paragraph) that support your “Thesis”
● Think about three different aspects that help to answer your question.
Supporting Claim
(body paragraph 1)
The Syrian Civil War took the lives of many innocent civilians, who were killed in protests when they spoke up against Asad.
MODEL -The COVID-19 coronavirus impacted the stock market by erasing the gains of the last three years
Supporting Claim
(body paragraph 2)
As a result of the Syrian Civil War, millions of civilians are forced to live in Syria with terrible living conditions.
MODEL – The COVID-19 coronavirus has caused disagreements amongst politicians on the handling of governmental decisions response to the virus
Supporting Claim
(body paragraph 3)
The Syrian civil war has impacted the life of many families by separating them, and forcing them to abandon their country so they can have a better life.
MODEL -The COVID-19 coronavirus has impacted life socially by closing schools, canceling sports, and closing bars/restaurants
Put it all together! Thesis + Supporting Claim + Supporting Claim + Supporting Claim
Thesis Statement (last sentence of your introduction paragraph)
Syrians are being treated very harshly by the government given that thousands of innocents have died and millions have been forced to live in terrible living conditions along with the fact that they are forced to abandon their families in order to have a better life.
MODEL – The COVID-19 coronavirus has had a major influence socially, politically, and 8economically in the United States potentially causing lasting impacts on our country for years to come.
Claim 1: The Syrian Civil War took the lives of many innocent civilians, who were killed in protests when they spoke up against Asad.
Evidence 1:
Evidence 2:
Evidence 3:
Claim 2:
Evidence 1:
Evidence 2:
Evidence 3:
Claim 3:
Evidence 1:
Evidence 2:
Evidence 3:
Start with your three body paragraphs. For each, follow the steps below.
1. Modify/Revise/Write out your first claim
2. Decide what TWO pieces of evidence you will use. Don’t forget to cite after (Last Name).
3. Complete the context: what information must the reader have to understand your evidence?
4. Complete the elaboration: how does your evidence connect to/support your claim?
5. Finally, write your final warrant: How does the evidence help answer your research question? This should connect back to your thesis
Use transitions in your body paragraphs
LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP Transitions for your essay
Similarity
Additional Support or Evidence also, in the same way, just as ,so too, likewise, similarly
additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then
Difference/
Contrast but, although, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, in contrast, still, yet, whereas . . .
Cause and Effect accordingly, consequently, so, therefore, thus
Additional transitions
Time after, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, subsequently, then
Example for example, for instance, specifically, to illustrate
Emphasis even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly
Conclusion/
Summary finally, in conclusion, thus, to conclude, in summary
Body paragraph 1:
Body paragraph 2:
Body paragraph 3:
Introduction-these three boxes will make up your intro
A. Broad ideas connecting to the topic -Begin with a historical frame of reference
B. Statement on the significance of the topic (Why do we care)
C. Thesis with three sub claims
Conclusion
A. Rephrase thesis statement (do not just repeat it)
B. Allude(suggest) to the historical future or impact of this topic (What will /did this lead to)