Essay
why Marijuana Should be legal
Armentano, Paul. “Marijuana Use Does Not Cause Significant Brain Damage.”
Gale Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection
, Gale, 2021.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints
, link.gale.com/apps/doc/SMQNEE655314100/OVIC?u=lincclin_vcc&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=7774cedf. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021. Originally published as “Latest Science Debunks Claim That Marijuana Significantly Harms Brain,”
Truthout
, 20 Mar. 2019
National Review Editorial Board. “The Federal Government Should       Decriminalize Marijuana.”
Gale Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection
, Gale, 2021.
Gale In Context: Opposing        Viewpoints
, link.gale.com/apps/doc/DWLMNY703099788/OVIC?   u=lincclin_vcc&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=d4d27f91. Accessed 24 Oct.      2021. Originally published as “Yes, the Feds Should Decriminalize      Marijuana,”
National Review
, 7 Dec. 2020.
“It’s time to end the nation’s failed war on marijuana.”
CNN Wire
, 4 Dec.               2020, p. NA.
Gale In Context: Opposing                                                        Viewpoints
, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A643752242/OVIC?           u=lincclin_vcc&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=c7ca165a. Accessed 24 Oct.      2021.
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Important DIUII W Remember About your
Research Essay:
1. You will revise your position essay into a
research essay by integrating quotes and
paraphrases into it from outside sources.
2. You should have a minimum of three
sources. Each of these sources must come
from Valencia's databases. (I highly
recommend using Opposing Viewpoints,
Points of View, and Newsstand.) Also, each
source must be listed on the Works Cited
page using proper MLA guidelines.
3. You should have a minimum of six quotes
or citations. Each quote or paraphrase must
be taken from one of your chosen sources.
Also, each quote or paraphrase must be in
the proper MLA format for in-text citations.
4. Your essay should be between 1,000-1,200
words. Of course, you are revising you
position essay into a research paper by
adding quotes and paraphrases, so you
already have a minimum of 800 words
before you even begin.
5. The entire essay should be in MLA
format. In other words, do not include a
cover page, an abstract, photos, or
nonstandard fonts.
6. You must submit your essay as an
MSWord attachment. Any other format
will not be accepted.
7. Your research essay will be checked for
plagiarism. Please do not be tempted into
copying an essay or sections of an essay
from somewhere else. If you have
uncredited passages from outside sources,
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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Hooks and Attention Grabbers
GEORGE
BROWA Tutoring &
Learning Centre
The first sentence of your introduction is the first chance a writer has to capture the
attention of the reader. Some people call this a "hook" because it captures a reader's attention
with interesting statements and ideas just like a fisherman will use a shiny lure to get a fish on
his or her hook.
Just like a fisherman considers the kind of fish he wants to
catch before he chooses a hook. It is important to
consider who your reader or audience is before you
decide which type of attention grabber you will use for
your essay.
Once you have an interesting opening for your introduction,
you should be able to introduce your topic then lead your reader gradually towards your main
point - your thesis.
Take a look at this example introduction paragraph:
Attention grabber
How can a writer expect to get a
reader's attention without a good hook? The
first sentence of an essay is often overlooked by
writers, but readers depend on it to set the tone
for the whole essay Writing a good hook isn't
always easy, but it is an important skill to learn if
you want to write effectively.
Background
information
Introduction
Thesis
There are several different ways to grab the attention of your reader:
1. A definition:
While dictionary definitions are ok, most people find them to be quite dry. Try to
paraphrase, or write your own unique take on a definition whenever you can.
"When we intentionally make false statements, we lie. Lies are regarded as sins,
vices, transgressions, and immoral offences."
"Business is more than just an exchange of funds for services or goods."
2. A quotation or paraphrase:
If you use a quote, make sure that it is relevant to your topic, background information or
your thesis in some way. Avoid over-used quotes or clichés, or if you must, try to put
your own original spin on an old cliché.
“The playwright George Bernard Shaw provided us with the memorable definition
'Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.' The film director Woody Allen
took the definition one step further: 'Those who can't teach, teach gym!"
"Everyone has heard the old saying “Time flies," but I never expected the truth to
be so literal
©Tutoring and Learning Centre, George Brown College 2014
www.georgebrown.ca/tlc
EDOCATIONAL RESOURCES
GEORGE
Hooks and Attention Grabbers
CRRCE Tutoring &
BROWN
Learning Centre
3. A little known or striking fact:
Try to surprise and impress your reader with an interesting fact related to your topic. If it
is a commonly known fact, people won't be as interested in learning more. Don't forget
to cite your research!
"A cockroach can carry more than 40 different pathogens that could spread to
humans."
"Of about 3 million youth that are injured every year playing sports or
participating in recreational activities, only 25% are treated in hospital emergency
rooms."
4. A statement of opinion that you intend to challenge:
No one can resist a bit of fair and healthy conflict. you can challenge the reader's
understanding of the world without alienating their beliefs or values, you have a good
chance of getting their attention quickly.
Canadian cinta three midths about their count,
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always easy, but it is an important skill to learn if
you want to write effectively.
Thesis
There are several different ways to grab the attention of your reader:
1. A definition:
While dictionary definitions are ok, most people find them to be quite dry. Try to
paraphrase, or write your own unique take on a definition whenever you can.
"When we intentionally make false statements, we lie. Lies are regarded as sins,
vices, transgressions, and immoral offences."
"Business is more than just an exchange of funds for services or goods."
2. A quotation or paraphrase:
If you use a quote, make sure that it is relevant to your topic, background information or
your thesis in some way. Avoid over-used quotes or clichés, or if you must, try to put
your own original spin on an old cliché.
“The playwright George Bernard Shaw provided us with the memorable definition
'Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.' The film director Woody Allen
took the definition one step further: 'Those who can't teach, teach gym!"
"Everyone has heard the old saying "Time flies," but I never expected the truth to
be so literal.
©Tutoring and Learning Centre, George Brown College 2014
www.georgebrown.ca/tlc
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
GEORGE
Hooks and Attention Grabbers
BROWN
Tutoring &
Learning Centre
3. A little known or striking fact:
Try to surprise and impress your reader with an interesting fact related to your topic. If it
is a commonly known fact, people won't be as interested in learning more. Don't forget
to cite your research!
"A cockroach can carry more than 40 different pathogens that could spread to
humans."
"Of about 3 million youth that are injured every year playing sports or
participating in recreational activities, only 25% are treated in hospital emergency
rooms."
4. A statement of opinion that you intend to challenge:
No one can resist a bit of fair and healthy conflict. If you can challenge the reader's
understanding of the world without alienating their beliefs or values, you have a good
chance of getting their attention quickly.
"Canadians cling to three myths about their country."
"Most people think that writing is something that only those with a born talent can
ever do well."
5. An interesting incident or anecdote related to your subject:
If you have observed or experienced something personally that can demonstrate why
the topic interests you, then your reader will likely be interested as well.
"At the supermarket where I work as a cashier, 1 classify my customers according
to how they relate to me."
"I am Korean-Canadian; but the hyphen often snaps in two, obliging me to
choose to act as either a Korean or a Canadian, depending on where I am and
who I am with"
6. An explanation of why the topic is worth writing/reading about.
Not every essay needs to start like a Dickens novel. Sometimes a general statement
that pinpoints the key issue, fact, or observation that led you to choose your topic in the
first place can interest the reader as well.
"Students face all kinds of problems when they start college. Some students
struggle with..."
"Students don't always remember what they were told at orientation."
7. A question that will be answered by your thesis, or will catch the reader's
attention and lead toward your thesis topic:
Questions can immediately garner attention as long as the answer isn't immediately
obvious or too obscure.
"Have you ever stayed up all night to study for an exam, only to sleep through
your exam the next morning?"
"Why shouldn't everyone have access to free dental care?"
Still having trouble with attention grabbers? Try to think of what you find most interesting about
the topic you are writing about and communicate that to your reader in a sentence or two.
Tutoring and Learning Centre, George Brown College 2014
www.georgebrown.ca/tlc
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Writing Effective Introductions
202210 Freshman Comp I ENC-1101-15042
Second, review the two-page handout,
Hooks and Attention Grabbers for ideas on
how to begin your essay.
While I want you to follow the guidelines from
both the video and the handout, I do want
need to make an important adjustment from
what they both suggest: Do not use first-
person or second-person voice in your
introduction or anywhere in your essay. Since
this is an argumentative essay, you want the
reader to see your argument as credible and
objective. Therefore, you should only use
third-person voice. (For a quick explanation of
what these mean, review First, Second, and
Third Person Voice.)
No (First-Person): "I believe legalizing
the recreational use of marijuana will be
harmful to our country."
No (Second-Person): "You should
agree that legalizing the recreational use of
marijuana will be harmful to our country."
Yes (Third-Person): "Legalizing the
recreational use of marijuana will be harmful
to our country."
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Writing Effective Introductions
202210 Freshman Comp I ENC-1101-15042
No (First-Person): "I believe legalizing
the recreational use of marijuana will be
harmful to our country."
No (Second-person): "You should
agree that legalizing the recreational use of
marijuana will be harmful to our country."
Yes (Third-Person): "Legalizing the
recreational use of marijuana will be harmful
to our country."
Third, review the following sample student
essays and observe how they constructed
their introductions. Notice how each used
hooks to find common ground with the
reader: Student Sample 1; Student Sample 2.
Fourth, draft your introduction using the
guidelines suggested above. (Remember that
while introductions vary in not only style but
word length, your should be at least 200
words.)
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