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This guide unpacks the intricacies of expressing thoughts through writing. We begin by posing the critical question, "How do I know what I think until I see what I say?" We explore the purpose, arrangement, and invention behind essay writing, specifically within the framework of a five-paragraph theme. The notion that there are no boring topics, only unengaging questions, is emphasized. Readers are encouraged to suspend judgment, embrace ambiguity, and engage in open inquiry, discovering that deeper exploration leads to greater insight.
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Grand Rapids Community College September 5, 2012
Open (to find out) Direct (to prove or explain) How do I know what I think until I see what I say? I know what I think, now how can I say it? Question Purpose Arrangement Invention “Essay” Thesis-proof, Five-paragraph theme
Myth of the Boring Topic • No such thing as boring topic, only bad questions • Suspend judgment and tolerate ambiguity • Extend the process of open inquiry • Questions are like knives • The more you look the more you see