<will be in this spot when youtube stops giving me errors during uploading, I type this on my way out the door to try doing it form a friends house, simply marvelous.>
Well, it's official, the video I recorded came out corrupted from my phone -I have no clue why-. I'm not expecting any points for this, but I'll just summarize so my input is at least present, offering the insight my video did.
In this class, I learned one important thing: how to write an effective thesis statement. Having taken several classes in the past involving communications and writing, I thought I was capable of writing a fairly well structured thesis. As it turns out, I was mistaken.
The break-down is fairly simple when you look at your proposed thesis in relation to these five areas.
1. Your thesis should essentially be a mini argument, if your reader cant counter your thesis, your thesis isn't effective. There needs to be an argumentative assertion of some kind, and if there isn't, write another one.
2. Your thesis should contain a sentence or two that describes the main theme (idea) of your paper.
3. Your thesis should offer a quick preview of what your paper's intention is, essentially, what point are you trying to make?
4. Your thesis should basically offer your conclusion to the audience without them even having to read it.
5. Your thesis should be direct, defined, and should not be in the form of a question.
Prior to taking this class, I certainly did write my share of thesis statements that were covered in questions. I tried to be vague enough to, "pull people in," and often found myself leaving out any points I thought were covered in the body of the paper in detail. Now I realize how insane all this sounds and am better for it. Trust me, when you start reading the rules on writing a good thesis, you'll want to argue with certain elements; resist this urge, and assume the Professor knows best.
Now picture this in the form of a video that features me and a hand puppet that fights me on all these points, offering instead his own version of what, "makes more sense." It was really good. I would love to re-shoot it but I'm well outside the realm of good taste in terms of the current time as opposed to when the assignments was due. It kills me to say it, but I quit.
So all that said, I offer this: I hope you all have a fantastic holiday of your choosing, and enjoy your break. Best of luck to all of you, and take care of yourselves and your loved ones.
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