6.2 Worldview Project Class Discussion.

Share with your classmates how the essay reflects your growth as a writer, researcher, and thinker.

6.1 Worldview Project docts 2 

Worldview Project consists of:

Title, Abstract, Introduction, Historical Background, Main Part (Body Paragraphs with a Refutation Paragraph}, Conclusion, Works Cited, and Self-Reflection. 

Use HEADINGS: Abstract, Introduction, Historical Background, Main Part, Conclusion, Works Cited, and Self-Reflection. 

I. Title.

II. Abstract 

Abstract includes:

A. Explanation of the problem you are trying to solve in your essay (one sentence). Borrow this sentence from your Introduction.

B. The thesis statement/claim (your position/solution – one sentence). Borrow your thesis statement from your Introduction.

C. Conclusion (a recommendation/implication – one or two sentences). Borrow one/two sentences from your conclusion.

Abstract should be coherent and readable. Use transitions. Use an active and vigorous syntax.

III. Introduction

1. write a hook  

2. establish and explain the problem you are trying to solve in your project – one sentence

3. discuss the significance; how significant your topic is for the targeted audience – one sentence

4. identify the purpose (are you trying to inform your audience or convince, or to argue?) – one sentence

5. recognize the audience – (who is interested in learning from you about this tipic?) – one sentence. 

6. frame the thesis statement/claim (choose a claim of value, a claim of fact, a claim of definition, or a claim of policy).

To construct the sentences, please use the following words: problem, significance, purpose, audience.

III. Historical Background/Literature Review 

IV. Main Part. A Personal Description/Analysis: 6-7 paragraphs where you analyze your worldview, incorporating the epistemological, metaphysical, cosmological, teleological, theological, anthropological, and axiological points of view in your life story. Provide the examples from your personal experience and/or your personal observation. 

Include a topic sentence where you must explain what your main idea is in this paragraph. Frame a clear thesis statement/claim. 

Use transitions and end your paragraph with a concluding sentence. 

Transitions

Include a Refutation Paragraph as your last paragraph in “Main Part”.

V. Conclusion. Use the following page to write an effective conclusion.

In your conclusion, briefly summarize your position (pharaprase your thesis statement). One sentence. Use a transition such as therefore, so, thus, as a result, consequently, hence.

While searching for an exit with proper emphasis and grace, here some suggestions that might spark some good ideas for your conclusion. Write 5-6 sentences (it is mandatory to use 1,3,4, and 8). You can add more sentences, using other idieas from the list:

An evaluation of the importance of the essayàsubject

A statement of the essayàbroader implications

A recommendation or call to action

A warning based on the essayàthesis

A quotation from an authority or someone whose insight emphasizes the main point

An anecdote or brief example that emphasizes or sum up the point of the essay

A rhetorical question that makes the reader think about the essayàmain point

A forecast based on the essayàthesis

An ironic twist, witticism, pun, or playful use of words

A proverb, maxim, or motto.

VII.  Work Cited. Document all sources you used in your project. 

VII. Self-Reflection. 

This essay must be accompanied by a Self-Reflection, which should be 350-400 words. A Self-Reflection includes the following:

Evaluate yourself as a writer and a critical thinker, providing informal comments on the various stages of the writing process: ideas, thinking, reading, prewriting, writing, revising, editing, and proofreading.

Comments on specific strengths and weaknesses of your paper.

Comments on how the essay reflects your growth as a writer, researcher, and thinker.