Module 2 – Case

CONSTRUCTING PRELIMINARY DRAFTS OF A PAPER AND SLIDE PRESENTATION

Case Assignment

• Case
  • Initiate a working draft with an introduction to the chosen topic. (WILDFIRES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
  • Causes, Effects, and Mitigation Measures of Wildfires in the state of California Geographical Region

For this Case Assignment, do the following:

1. Do not submit more than 4 pages of your first draft. This can include your Introduction section, for example. Your writing skills will be reviewed and critiqued. 

Beginning an introduction and draft can sometimes appear difficult. For example, you may find yourself writing and rewriting a sentence or paragraph while questioning the choice of words. To get started, review Step 6: Write the Introduction from the Required Sites. In this review, you will learn about: (a) The Grabber—or Lead, (b) The Transitional Sentence, and (c) The Thesis Statement (compare with that from Brizee, A. and Tardiff, E., 2013).

1. Submit your thesis statement. Your statement should be (a) at the end of the first paragraph (introduction), (b) logical and convincing, and (c) supported by a quotation. Remember that you must support your claims with quotations properly cited. With every citation, you must supply a reference at the end.