Problem 1: In a paragraph of at least 6 complete sentences, explain the functions of a thesis statement? In other words, what is a thesis statement, what are the characteristics of a strong thesis, which types of thesis statements should you avoid, and what is the relationship between a thesis statement and the essay as a whole?
Problem 2: The 2 techniques I will use most often this semester when trying to explore my topic while drafting my essays are reading and annotating text and brainstorming and freewriting. In 2-3 sentences explain why you find reading and annotating technique appealing when writing an essay. And also explain why you find brainstorming and freewriting technique appealing when writing an essay.