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Understanding and Applying an Evolving Thesis
Dec 3, 2024
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Lecture Notes: Evolving Thesis
Introduction to Evolving Thesis
Definition
: An evolving thesis is a thesis that develops and becomes more complex as it interacts with sources and evidence throughout an essay.
Purpose
: Allows the integration of many sources, providing a natural extension of the XYZ thesis.
Understanding the Evolving Thesis
Core Idea
: The thesis makes essentially the same claim but evolves as it encounters new evidence and sources.
Visual Metaphor
: Snowball metaphor β the thesis accumulates and integrates new information like a snowball.
Example: Cohen's Thesis
Initial Thesis (1.0)
: "The monster's body is a cultural body" β a specific, arguable, and compelling claim.
Evolution Process
:
Thesis 2
: Introduction of transformation and change over time.
Thesis 3
: Idea of categories and the hybrid nature of the monster.
Thesis 4
: Cultural difference.
Thesis 5
: Permissibility and restriction.
Thesis 6
: Relationship between desire and fear.
Thesis 7
: Synthesis of all previous claims.
Process of Evolving a Thesis
Start with Thesis 1.0
: An initial claim about a film or TV show that is informed by prior research.
No need for sources initially
.
Support with basic evidence and analysis
.
Introduce New Sources
:
Each source should prompt a rethinking of the thesis.
Reframe thesis with new information.
Repeat with new sources until the most complex claim is reached.
Using Sources in Your Essay
Background or Context
: To provide genre or contextual information.
Introducing Concepts
: Define terms or introduce concepts from other disciplines.
Lens Application
: Use sources for deeper analysis, applying terms as lenses.
Supporting Claims
: Use sources to back up existing claims.
Alternative Readings
: Engage with sources that have differing interpretations.
Strategies for Evolving Thesis
Complexity
: Each thesis iteration should be more complex than the last.
Source Integration
: Ensure sources are influencing the evolution of the thesis.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Oversimplification
: Initial thesis should not be too simple or vague.
Overcomplexity
: Initial thesis should not be too complex.
Repetition
: Avoid repeating the same claim without adding new insights.
Source Irrelevance
: Ensure sources are contributing to the thesis evolution.
Skipping Steps
: Ensure each thesis evolution is well-supported and logical.
Conclusion
Contact Info
: Reach out for further questions about writing and researching.
Assignment
: Begin working on writing and researching with the evolving thesis model.
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