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Structuring Your Paragraph:

Structuring Your Paragraph:. Using the PIE Method to Create the Bulk of Your Paper. Thesis Statement: -“This is the argument because of reasons A, B, and C” or -“This paper will discuss something because of A, B, and C”

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Structuring Your Paragraph:

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  1. Structuring Your Paragraph: Using the PIE Method to Create the Bulk of Your Paper

  2. Thesis Statement: -“This is the argument because of reasons A, B, and C” or -“This paper will discuss something because of A, B, and C” *Your thesis statement is your point, and the body paragraphs are where you explain your point- A, B, and C will become your body paragraphs.

  3. P=Point I= Illustration E=Explanation What?

  4. Make an argument -What is the point of this paragraph? -Making a statement/argument • Must relate to/reinforce your thesis statement P=Point

  5. Give evidence for this particular point you’re making • Can use: -Data -Quotes -Facts *All evidence should be cited and come from a credible source (Scholarly journal, book, etc). I=Illustration

  6. How does your illustration support your point? • How does the point support the topic of that paragraph? • How does the point overall support your thesis statement? -It all comes back to your thesis statement! • Explain in your own words • Should be at least 1-2 sentences E=Explain

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