Thesis statement

What is thesis statement?

Thesis statement is a one sentence that expresses the main idea of a research paper or essay, such as expository essay or argumentative essay

What is paraphrasing?

Paraphrase is derived from the Latin paraphrasis and the Greek paraphrazein meaning to show or explain

Writing a review paper

• develops students critical and analytical skills

• connects one’s thoughts and ideas in various academic sources

• widens one’s concepts on reading passages

• Revmakes connections with authors and writers

Review

a summary of a particular topic being discussed

Book Review (Brizee, 2017)

• typically evaluate recently written works

• offers brief description of the text’s key points

• provides short appraisal (strengths and weaknesses of the work)

• typically range from 500-700 words, but may be longer or shorter

• gives readers a sneak peek at what a book look like

Book Review Guidelines

1. Title of the book

2. Author of the book

3. Personal quality rating

4. 400-500 words

5. Break up your review into the following subparts:

a. Summary

b. Social/Historical Content

c. Writing Style

d. My thoughts

6. Keep an eye on grammar and spelling

What is Movie Review?

movie review is a assessment of a film, a summary to inform readers of its artistic and aesthetic valueH

How to write a Movie Review

1. Start with an interesting opening

2. Present your own opinions and arguments

3. Give your own analysis of the film

4. End your review with a convincing statement

7 Tips for Writing a Film Review

1. View the film more than once

2. Express your opinion of the film, but support your criticism

3. Adjust the style of your review for readership

4. Avoid spoilers

5. Judge the story

6. Rate the actors

7. Evaluate the technical element