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(Tay bee luan)
1171101931
(Soh yean fong)
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(Chew mun chung)
Write a first draft
Task 1:
1)State your main ideas clearly
2)Develop the content of paper with plenty of specific details
3)Figure out your story first
4)Do not look at any reference books while you are writing
5)Dont stop -keep writing until you reach the end
6)Do not rewrite ,edit,or read your first draft until you have written the entire story
7)Have deadlines,accountability , incentives and community

Task 2:
Thesis statement:
The three main ideas in writing a first draft which are figuring out your story , developing the content of paper with plenty of specific details and keep writing until you reach the end .

Task 3:
First, to write a first draft you should figure out your story with simply listed out all the ideas in your mind, plot the entire story before writing and understand what the story telling .

Furthermost, develop the content of paper with plenty of specific details are also a main ideas of write a first draft . To develop the content of paper with plenty of specific details ,you should strengthen your sentences with supporting ideas and always questioning yourself with 5 wh which is how,who,why,when,where. Besides, the specific details should be exhaustive to support the main ideas .

Last but not least, to write a first draft ,you should keep writing until you do not have any ideas to avoid breaks your thought.
The momentum is the best motivation to make up a complete mindset about your topic and eliminate the main ideas that not enough information and details .

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Group 6

1. MUHAMAD AMIRUL AIMAN BIN MOHD KHOIR (1171101292)
2. MUHAMMAD HARITH BIN HAIRUDDIN (1171101635)
3. LEESHALINI MURALITHARAN (1171101663)

Revising And Editing

Task 1:
1.Check for typo error.
2.Add transition words.
3.Remove unnecessary points.
4.Let others to read the essay.
5.Read from new sources based on the topic.

Task 2:
Thesis Statement:
There are three ways one could revise and edit an essay which are, to add transition words, to remove unnecessary points, and to let others read the essay.

Task 3:
Firstly, we can add transition words to the essay to make the reader see the relationship of the ideas in the essay. Secondly, we can also remove unnecessary points from the essay to make it shorter and not overwhelming to the reader. Lastly, we can let others to read the essay first because new eyes tend to find error in a new read essay.

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Hui Min Shien
1171101378
Ng Bai Zheng
1171101293
Teo kok cheng
1171101257

Task1:
Ideas:
1.Include clear markers or transitions.
2.  Include the main points or the highlights from our research.
3.Include support and evidence for each main point.
4.Read by sliding a blank page down our lines of writing.
5.Allow someone else to read over our paper.
6.   Read over other things we have written.

Task2:
Thesis statement:
The ideas for editing and revising are including clear markers or transitions
, including  support and evidence for each main point and reading over other things we have written.

Task3:
First, including clear markers or transitions so  readers can follow us along the path of our thoughts. Then, including the support and evidence for each main point, which might be logical reasoning, explanations, data, and arguments of our own. Finally, reading over other things we have written to identify a pattern in our writing.

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Task 1:
Ideas that we had brainstorm:
1. Getting enough sleep
2. Eating healthily and exercising
3. Taking care of basic physical and emotional needs
4. Having a
5. Preparing a scratch outline

Task 2:
Thesis statement:
There are three ideas to be made as the main points of an essay which are freewriting, clustering and preparing a scratch outline.

Task 3:
Topic sentences:
First of all, free writing is a prewriting technique in which a person writes continuously for a set period of time without regard to spelling, grammar, or topic. Secondly, clustering is a type of prewriting techniques that allows you to explore many ideas as soon as they occur to you. Finally, preparing a scratch outline is excellent sequel to prewriting techniques such as questioning, list making diagramming and freewriting.

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Task 1 :
Developing solid support for thesis
1. choosing types of evidence
2. selecting the best evidence
3. creating an argument
4. asking for "how and why" question
5. choosing evidence for academic writing
6. considering the placement

Task 2 :
There are three ways to develop solid support for thesis which are choosing the best evidence,
creating an argument and considering the placement for thesis.

Task 3:
First and foremost, we can develop solid support for thesis by choosing the best evidence that is relevant and representative evidence . Next , we can create an argument by comparing the
similarities and the differences of the topic to develop solid support for thesis. Last but not least, we can also develop solid support by considering the placement for thesis as it is best to place it in the first paragraph as part of your introduction.

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(Notes that I used in classroom)

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Rishveer Singh
1171101702
Loges Tiyagaraja
1171102047
Aravind Palanisamy
1171100994

Task 1
*Writing a First Draft*
1. State the main idea clearly.
2. Write down short details but be specific.
3. Build an outline.
4. Read through the draft to double check.

Task 2
There are three ways one could follow to write a first draft which are stating the main idea clearly, writing down short details but be specific, and reading through the draft to double check.

Task 3
Firstly, to start with writing a first draft, you need to state the main idea clearly so that you would stick to the point and not going out of track. Secondly, writing down short and specific details would help to save time and keep you focused on the point. Lastly, by reading through the draft will help you determine those unnecessary things included that will make the essay messy and too long.

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Study the short notes on Thesis Statement below. With your group members, brainstorm ideas for topics assigned to you (refer to page 2). Follow the groupings that we formed in classroom yesterday. Ignore the extra topics.
Write down the ideas that you brainstormed in a new post. Label it as Task 1. Only group leader has to post, however, don't forget to write your group members' names and IDs.

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Select the best 3 ideas to be made as the main points of your essay. Create a thesis statement. Remember!
Thesis statement = controlling idea 1 + controlling idea 2 + controlling idea 3. Write the thesis statement in the same post that you created for Task 1. Label it as Task 2.

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From the thesis statement that you have written, create 3 topic sentences. What is a structure of a topic sentence? It has to contain transition word + topic + controlling idea. Write the topic sentences in the same post that you created for Task 1 and Task 2. Label it as Task 3.

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Great essays can make you feel like you're on a journey-while others are more like a bad road trip. What makes the difference? Often it's as simple as the directions you're given along the way.

To steer your readers through the curves and straightaways of your essay, it helps to give them signposts along the route. An important one is the topic sentence.

When woven throughout your argument, these important guides put your readers in the fast lane and help them arrive at your conclusion.

In this blog post, I'll explain what a topic sentence is, teach you how to write one, and give a few examples of how it's done.

What Is a Topic Sentence?

It's simple enough. A topic sentence is the one sentence in a paragraph-usually the first-that informs readers of what's to come.

Your topic sentence is like a mini-thesis statement. It provides important context and lets the reader anticipate what's ahead. It introduces the main idea of a paragraph and supports the details that follow.

Before you set off on a journey, though, you need to know where you're going and how to get there. The thesis statement is your map: it gives you a high-level view of where you're going.

The topic sentence, then, is like a road sign along the way, revealing the next leg of the journey. It defines what's immediately ahead.

And because each of your supporting paragraphs will support your main thesis-that specific claim or argument you're hoping to make with your essay-your topic sentences will include both the topic of your paper and the main point you're hoping to make about it to support that claim.

Your Topic Sentence = Your Topic + A Main Point

Got that? If not, it's okay. Read on to see how it's done.

Topic Sentence in Action: Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Let's come up with a strong thesis statement for your hypothetical paper:

While some may find the prospect terrifying, the rise of self-driving cars will ultimately benefit society as they will reduce accidents, ease traffic congestion, and eliminate parking.

Here, we're arguing that self-driving cars will ultimately reduce car accidents, lower time spent in traffic, and eliminate the need for parking.

But how do you turn these main points into topic sentences? Easily-with that equation above: Your Topic + A Main Point.

Let me show you how that looks in action with these three basic topic sentences:

1. Self-driving cars will reduce accidents on the road.

2. Self-driving cars will ease traffic congestion.

3. Self-driving cars will eliminate the need for driving block by block at 3 a.m. looking for on-street parking while banging your head into the steering wheel.

The Nuts and Bolts of Topic Sentences

Now let's take it further.

Your topic sentence has to go beyond simply stating what it is that you'll be discussing. It's not so much about the what as it is about the why. So let's go back to that equation: Your Topic + A Main Point.

There are a few elements that make for a good topic sentence. Let's cover each of these with examples.

Example 1: Make it thorough

A good topic sentence is thorough. It gives you enough content and context to provide a full discussion in the rest of the paragraph.
The first true self-driving cars appeared in the 1980s.
This statement refers to your what-self-driving cars-so why isn't it a good one?

Because it's not thorough. It's simply stating a fact. It doesn't contain a real point of discussion on which you can elaborate in the rest of the paragraph.

Let's try this topic sentence instead:
Technological advancements in the 1980s ushered in the first true self-driving cars.
This one includes that same fact-that self-driving cars appeared in the 1980s-but also a point of discussion-the technological advancements that drove that appearance. You can back this up with facts that elaborate how this came to be.

Example 2: Make it precise

A good topic sentence is precise. Avoid making vague or big statements that don't clearly move your readers forward in their understanding of your discussion.
I am going to explain how self-driving cars are better for the environment.
Again, you've got that main topic-but this statement is a broad declaration. It lacks any precise point of discussion. The words "I am going to explain" also just add unnecessary filler to your sentence.
While self-driving cars do not eliminate pollutants, their improved efficiency is a huge step toward a cleaner future.
This sentence gives you a lot to discuss.

(Need help with wordiness? Read Why Eliminating Wordiness Is So Important for Your Essay.)

Example 3: Make it brief

A good topic sentence is brief. Help your readers out by sticking to one main point. You'll have the rest of your paragraph to add the details that expand, prove, or describe your topic.
Self-driving cars should be a priority because they're better than environment-polluting gas-guzzlers, and in just a few years, traffic will become so awful that no one will be able to get to where they need to.
Pant, pant. This sentence is so convoluted. It's difficult to know where to start. The main idea is not clear. Worse, there's no one main point to support. And there's too much to address in one paragraph.

Let's try this topic sentence instead:
Given how much self-driving cars could positively impact society, the automotive industry should make research and funding a priority.
By focusing on one main idea, your topic sentence can direct the supporting sentences within the paragraph.

Topic Sentence Checklist

Here are some quick questions to ask yourself about your topic sentences:

Is your main idea clear?

Can your topic sentence direct the other sentences in your paragraph?

Can you address your main idea in one paragraph?

Does it provide a transition from the previous paragraph?

Is your topic sentence thorough yet precise, and brief?

If you answered yes, consider this your green light to proceed.

Next Stop: Check under the Hood

Now that you've populated each of your supporting paragraphs with a fleshed-out topic sentence, don't forget to thoroughly review your essay for grammar mistakes, misspellings, and sentence structure errors.

If you need help, Kibin's editors are familiar with essays of all makes and models. The last thing you want is to start your road trip only to find that you have a bad alternator.

Revved Up for More Help with Your Topic Sentences?

Get more help from Grammar Girl, who wrote a great blog post on the magic of a good topic sentence. To learn more about perfect paragraph structure in general, refer to this handout from the UNC-Chapel Hill Writing Center.

For help with your overall thesis statement, try Kibin's easy Thesis Statement Builder. Learn better by example? See how other students have tackled their topic sentences in these example essays.

Pedal to the metal, writers!

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Great essays can make you feel like you're on a journey-while others are more like a bad road trip. What makes the difference? Often it's as simple as the directions you're given along the way. To steer your readers through the curves and straightaways of your essay, it helps to give them signposts along the route.