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**WRITING YOUR THESIS STATEMENT **
**Make sure that your thesis:**
 * identities a limited, specific subject
 * focuses on a particular feature or feeling about the subject
 * is stated in a clear, direct sentence (or sentences)
 * can be supported with convincing facts and details
 * meets the requirements of the assignment

Sebranek, Patrick and Meyer, Verne and Kemper, Dave. //Writer's Inc.// Wilmington: Great Source Education Group, 2001.

**TAKING NOTES AND KEEPING TRACK OF SOURCES**

Remember, the research process is recursive. You may need to go back and locate more information as you review and organize your notes!

**CREATING YOUR OUTLINE (assignment #5)**
 * CREATING YOUR OUTLINE (assignment #6) **

Below are the outlines that we drafted together and went over in class. You will use your outline to draft your paper.

Sample Outline #1

Sample Outline #2

Sample Outline #3

Once you complete your outline, you will begin the drafting process.

** Think About It... **

How will I find information WITHIN my sources? How will I engage (read, hear, view, etc.) the information in a source? How will I extract relevant information from my source?

How will I organize information from multiple sources? How will I organize and present the information?

Eisenberg, Michael. "A Big 6 Skills Overview." Big 6 Information and Technology Skills. 19 Nov 2001. Retrieved 15 Dec 2010. .