You’ll find links to the background material
for this task on the Agenda for WED MAR 06.

Based on sample Openings provided in the Lecture titled “How to Open Lecture/Demo,” write two different opening paragraphs for your Research Position Paper, based on your current best understanding of your topic.

• Each Opening must contain a thesis sentence that clearly and boldly proclaims the claim you promise readers you will prove.
• Do not use the same thesis for more than one Opening.

EXERCISE SPECIFICS

• Open a new post titled: Open Strong—Username
• Post to the Open Strong Take Home category and to your own Username
• Write an opening paragraph for your Research Position Paper (in progress).
• Craft a first sentence that DOES NOT LOSE the argument.
• A good first sentence:
  • Makes strong, perhaps paradoxical claims.
  • Sums up a very strong argument the essay will make.
  • Is itself an argument.
  • Makes a challenge to the reader.
  • Is memorable.
  • Can be debated, demonstrated, illustrated.
  • Is a good example of itself.
• The other 3 or so sentences should achieve as many of the “First Sentence” goals as possible . . . each!
• Repeat to create a second First Paragraph with a different thesis.
• You have until I see you WED MAR 13 to post a good first draft.