College Composition / Unit 13 CMP 0308 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Delayed Thesis
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The idea
In delayed-thesis organization, the writer presents background and evidence first and states the thesis near the end.
In practice
This order can gradually lead a resistant audience to accept a position they might reject if it came first.
Where people slip
Delaying the thesis is a choice with a purpose; a draft whose thesis appears late by accident needs reorganizing.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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