the thesis statement Major Steps Discover the Argument Questioning Techniques Apply the questions to the subject Discover the Argument Lists of “topics” Classical “common” topics Classical “Special” Topics Modern “Rhetorical Modes” Discover the Argument Brainstorming Brainstorming Brainstorming Discover the Argument Freewriting Major Steps Gather Evidence Select a useful source Document the source Bibliography Card: Bibliography Card: Bibliography Card: Bibliography Card: Bibliography Cards: gather the evidence Record the Evidence Repeat the Process Until You Have All Your Evidence Put Away Your Research Materials Major Steps Separate Note Cards from Bibliography Cards First Draft Complete the “Works Cited” Page Prepare the “Works Cited” Page “Good Writing is Rewriting” Turn It in as Instructed--Do Not be late