Using the paragraphs we’ve just looked at as models, draft a paragraph that supports your thesis:

The paragraph needs a point

Quote, summarize, or paraphrase evidence using attributive tags

Explain how the quote, summary, or paraphrase supports the point

Write at least three non-repetitive sentences about how or why the quotation or summary supports the point and the thesis. Explain the support in detail. Don’t just state that the thesis has been supported. Thoughtfully engage with the quotation and share your thoughts in writing.

Draft an in-text citation and draft the connected work cited page entry

In the process of continuing to work on this paper outside of class, I imagine you’ll repeat this process several times.