ENG 122

Review Essay Planning Document

THESIS

What is your topic: ____________________________________

What will you argue about this topic: ___________________________________________

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Combine the two ideas above to write a thesis statement:

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OUTLINE

1. Introduction

A. What about your topic could be used to grab a reader’s attention? Do you have a story, idea, common connection, or little known fact to share?

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B. Thesis Statement

C. What background information or definitions are important for a reader to know?

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2. Body

A. Summary of the topic

B. Common Expectations to Discuss

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3. Conclusion

A. Restate thesis

B. Look to the future. Why would a reader or you, the writer, continue to be interested in this topic in the future? What information should a reader walk away with that might affect them in the future? What do you hope the creator of the item reviewed will think about in the future?

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ENG 122

Review Essay Assignment

For this assignment you will be writing a 2-3 page review essay.

This essay must contain an introduction that engages the reader, presents a thesis statement, and adequately describes the subject being reviewed, including any necessary background information.

It must also contain an evaluation of the positive and negative aspects of the subject. Also, remember to use transitions between paragraphs and ideas within paragraphs.

This paper must be presented with standard APA paper formatting expectations, which includes:

Size 12 Times New Roman font

Double spacing

1 inch margins on all four sides

Cover page

Running heads

Examples of Review Arguments:

Why you should or should not eat at a specific restaurant

Why a company should or should not move forward with the purchase of certain equipment

Why you should or should not vacation in a certain place

Why a teacher should or should not use a specific method of teaching

Why a specific movie is a great addition to its genre or a disappointment

ENG 122

Review Essay Planning Document

THESIS

What is your topic: Sharon H. Cleaning Service

What will you argue about this topic: That Sharon provides a good service for the pricepoint.

Combine the two ideas above to write a thesis statement:

With no other service to compare aside from my own gold standard of what constitutes clean, Sharon H. Cleaning Service provides a solid service for the cost.

OUTLINE

1. Introduction

A. What about your topic could be used to grab a reader’s attention? Do you have a story, idea, common connection, or little known fact to share?

Tell the story of the month of death. Dec 23 to Jan 20.

B. Thesis Statement

C. What background information or definitions are important for a reader to know?

Previous experience with Sharon as a pet sitter. Explain it.

2. Body

A. Summary of the topic

The necessity of having a cleaning service at this stage in my life. How much of a benefit I’m seeing to including this in the budget. Share my first reactions after the first cleaning experience.

B. Common Expectations to Discuss

Cost

Reliability

Efficiency

Products

Thoroughness

3. Conclusion

A. Restate thesis

Sharon H. Cleaning service, while occasionally imperfect, delivers great value for the dollar.

B. Look to the future. Why would a reader or you, the writer, continue to be interested in this topic in the future? What information should a reader walk away with that might affect them in the future? What do you hope the creator of the item reviewed will think about in the future?

If you are resistant to hiring a service “for this reason,” think again. The benefits far outweigh the cost in terms of reducing stress, feeling more comfortable, etc.