Q1Post a 150- to 300-word (original content) response to the following discussion question by clicking on Reply: Select one of the following topics:
o The leadership role of a women in national politics has changed dramatically in the last 60 years.
o Teachers and parents are concerned about whether standardized tests are an effective measurement of a child's intelligence.
o A healthful diet and regular exercise will not only improve health but also lower health-care costs.
Answer the following questions regarding the topic you selected:
What kinds of supporting paragraphs-examples, details, definitions, analysis, division and classification, process analysis, comparison-contrast, cause-effect, and argument-are appropriate to support this topic? Explain your answer.
Q 2Post a 150- to 300-word (original content) response to the following discussion question by clicking on Reply:
An effective essay involves developing an outline, planning topic sentences, and identifying supporting points. How might you use these three concepts in planning and writing your expository essay?
Where might you place the topic sentence in your supporting paragraphs? Why would you place it there? Why is the thesis statement usually placed at the end of the introductory paragraph? How might you create unity and coherence in your essay?