About the author Robert Oliphant is an English professor at California State University at Northridge. The text is an excerpt of a sensitive and thoughtful letter to a student on keeping a sense of perspective on grades. It appeared in Liberal Education in 1986
About the Author • Robert Oliphant is an English professor at California State University at Northridge. • The text is an excerpt of a sensitive and thoughtful letter to a student on keeping a sense of perspective on grades. • It appeared in Liberal Education in 1986
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How is the text structured? 1.Part one-Introduction-paragraph(s).? 。Thesis statement: 2.Part two-Body-paragraph(s).? ·Argument1: ·Argument2: 3.Part three-Conclusion-paragraph(s).?
How is the text structured? 1. Part one-Introduction-paragraph(s).? • Thesis statement: 2. Part two - Body-paragraph(s).? • Argument 1: • Argument 2: . 3. Part three-Conclusion-paragraph(s).?
Argumentation in disguise Introduction:Disappointment at grade B Thesis statement:B does not represent a judgement of your basic ability or of your character
Argumentation in disguise • Introduction: Disappointment at grade B • Thesis statement: B does not represent a judgement of your basic ability or of your character