Kindle Notes & Highlights
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March 3 - June 30, 2018
A point is a claim, an argument, or a statement of opinion. A point statement presents an idea with which we could argue. It is not a statement that can necessarily be proven as true or false but rather as having credibility or not.
The “I” section of your body paragraphs provides your readers with evidence to support the essay’s thesis (your overall argument), so be sure to spend ample time ensuring you have strong, convincing, and relevant evidence to support each and every point.
The explanation section of your essay addresses why you included the evidence presented and how it illustrates your point.
The “SQ3R” method, used extensively for decades, has helped millions of students break down challenging texts and understand them.
