Prepare: As you prepare to write your second discussion for this week, take a few moments to do the following:

• Read the Ashford Writing Centerarticles on Introductions and Conclusions and Essay Structure.

• Review the grading rubric for this discussion

Reflect: Before drafting your initial post, take time to reflect on your closing argument. Does your conclusion reemphasize the important points that you have made in your essay?

Have you summarized your main points and rephrased your thesis statement? Do the final lines of your conclusion leave your readers with something interesting to consider?

Write (due Thursday, Day 3): In 200 to 300 words, share your concluding paragraph. Your conclusion should reiterate the position of your paper by summarizing your main points and rephrased thesis statement. In a final paragraph, share your original thesis statement.

In a separate paragraph, identify and explain the following:

• What is your conclusion's closing argument?

• In addition, note any questions you may have regarding your conclusion (e.g., rephrased thesis statement, summarized main points, etc.) so your classmates can assist you.

Please review the Week Three Discussion 2 Initial Post Template before writing your response.

Respond to Peers : In 125 to 200 words each, discuss and critique the concluding paragraphs of at least two of your classmates. Please identify, analyze, and discuss the following:

• Rephrased thesis statement

• Main points of the argument (e.g., are the main points summarized?)

• Closing argument (e.g., was the thesis proven?)

• Questions and concerns regarding the development of the closing argument

• Substantiate your ideas and suggestions with specific examples from your classmates' concluding paragraphs and the assigned reading materials.

Please review the Week Three Discussion 2 Peer Response Template before writing your response.

In the second of the Week 3 threads, students will share their conclusions. The final paragraph should signal to the reader that the essay is ending, and it should emphasize the importance or significance of your topic.

Review your conclusion and ask yourself the following questions.

• If my readers were to only read my conclusion, would they understand my paper's purpose?

• Do I summarize my argument for my readers?

• Do I answer the question "So what, who cares?"

• Do I tie all of my points together?*

Discussion : Respond to Peers

After looking closely at your concluding paragraph,I see that...(Here, you should discuss and critique your classmate's concluding paragraph.

Is the thesis statement rephrased? Are the main points summarized? Was the thesis proven in the closing argument? Use the textbook and Ashford Writing Center to ensure you are giving accurate information.)

After reading your closing argument, I have questions about... (Here, you should share any questions you may have regarding your classmate's conclusion and/or closing argument [e.g., rephrased thesis statement, summarized main points, etc.].

Substantiate your ideas and suggestions with specific examples from your classmate's concluding paragraphs and the assigned reading materials.)

References

(If you reference the tutorials, textbook, instructor guidance, or handouts - which you should - be sure to cite them in-text and add the references to the end of your post.)