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Introduction to APEC Writing

After you give your assertion, you give proof to support your assertion

Proof includes:

- Facts

-Data

-Details

- textual evidence

Lets "rock your body" paragraphs!

Here's my assertion:

Here is my PROOF (added to my assertion)

The first sentence of your paragraph is the ASSERTION

ASSERTION = Topic Sentence/Why? How? or To what extend the thesis statement is valid.

Justin Timberlake surpasses all other music artists. Some music critics refer to him as the "songbird of our generation"(75).

Justin Timberlake surpasses all other music artists.

*This sentence introduces the main idea of your entire paragraph.

- Also answers the question asked in the prompt

-This is your viewpoint in regards to the prompt.

- Make sure to avoid " I think" or "I believe"

Lets put my suit and tie on and start from the beginning...

Example Prompt:

Who is the best music artist? and why?

Next... Include an Explanation

Things to remember when it comes to explanation:

- Make sure the explanation shows the significance of the proof and how or why it relates to the assertion.

Here is my Explanation added to my Proof & Assertion.

Justin Timberlake surpasses all other music artists. Some music critics refer to him as the "songbird of our generation"(75).

He is a pop singer that won' nine Grammy awards as well as other prestigious music awards.

After Explanation... comes CONNECTION

- This sentence transitions to the assertion and may also discuss further explorations of the same topic.

Justin Timberlake surpasses all other music artists. Some music critics refer to him as the "songbird of our generation"(75).

He is a pop singer that won' nine Grammy awards as well as other prestigious music awards. When listening to his music, fan can cry or dance, but always sing along. Justin Timberlake will continue to inspire young artists to pursue their dreams.

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