- By Maeve Callan
- Aug 15, 2016
- Filed in CC1 Argument Instruction, SLO1 Draw Conclusions, SLO2 Support Argument
The Dartmouth Institute for Writing and Research offers clear instructions for developing a thesis, a cornerstone for arguments.
Strengths
Essential information presented in a way that is easy to understand and apply. Offers multiple approaches to developing a thesis
Weaknesses
Not always effective
Recommendations for use
I regularly have students read over the information in the preliminary stages of writing a paper. I also ask them to apply the information to a peer’s paper when reviewing in class. They are far more astute in seeing the weaknesses in other students’ theses than in their own!