Format
How many people per team?
3
Name 4 marking criteria
Clarity, Evidence, Style, Organisation
It outlines what you will argue and for what reasons
Thesis
How long do you have to write your essay?
1 hour
It begins with an introduction and ends with a conclusion, has a clear thesis, and each argument has it’s own paragraph. Which criteria is this?
Organisation
A thesis is only found in your introduction. True or False?
False
What type of essay will you write in collaborative writing?
Argumentative
The use of interesting and creative language, and has unique ideas and examples. Which criteria is this?
Style
What do you call when you present the strongest possible arguments against your thesis then refute it?
Steel manning
What should you focus on during the proofreading stage?
Bad handwriting, grammar, spelling
Points are relevant, the arguments make sense, signposting in the paragraphs, and defined key terms. Which criteria is this?
Clarity
What is the structure of an essay (collaborative writing)?
Introduction, two paragraphs making the case for your thesis, one paragraph steel manning, and a conclusion.
What are the 3 stages of collaborative writing?
Planning (research), writing, proofreading (editing)
Use of sources, support of reason, relevant data/example/explanations. Which criteria is this?
Evidence
I will first argue that… and will then prove how...
However/Furthermore/Finally...
In conclusion...
Having established that… my next point will consider...
Are all examples of what?
Signposting