Analytical Mind Diagram

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Analytical Mind Diagram
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An Analytical Mind Diagram allows the writer to.
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• Create an argumentative, academic thesis
• Organize support for a thesis with directly cited
  examples
• Create an antithesis to consider other views
• Refute the antithesis
• Visualize an essay

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Direct Citation Direct Citation Both
Support Thesis
Direct Citation Direct Citation Both
Support Thesis
Direct Citation Direct Citation Both
Support Thesis
Follow this layout for creating a thesis
statement based on directly cited examples while
considering an antithesis and its refutation
Antithesis Example or Statement
Statement Refuting Antithesis
Be sure to directly cite your sources and use MLA
format for the parenthetical citations
Thesis Statement
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How to Grade an Analytical Mind Diagram

• Thesis, Direct Citations (must include MLA
  citation), Antithesis, Refutation 10 points
  each
• Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation 10 points
• Overall Creativity/Effort 20 points
• Must be colorful (no regular pencil or pen)
• Must be creative