A. Cause and Effect B. Problem – solution C. Logical items D. Counterclaim E. Claim F. General to particular/specific G. Topic outline H. Conclusion I. Introduction J. Primary source K. Body
_________1. It is a record made by people who saw or took part in an event and it provides first-hand information.
_________2. It should contain your thesis statement or the topic of your research as well as the purpose of your study.
_________3. It is where you form a summary of all your arguments so you can arrive at your final position.
_________4. It hierarchically presents your ideas or information by showing which among them is your main idea and which are your sub-points.
_________5. This is a pattern of development that begins with a general idea or statement that is followed by specific details to support and explain it.
_________6. It is a statement that presents an arguable position.
_________7. It is the strongest argument against a claim.
_________8. These are words that denote concrete objects, ideas or events, etc.
_________9. This is a method of organization composed of two main sections and the pattern is used in persuasive writing.
_________10. It describes how one event influenced a later event or what caused an event to take place.