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Canon

2013-11-15T05:38:01Z

23AlexandraJ: /* Works Cited */

The term '''Canon''', from the Greek word ''[http://www.laparola.net/greco/parola.php?p=%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%BD%E1%BD%BD%CE%BD κανών]'' (''Kanon''), meaning "reed" or "measuring rod", has multiple definitions in the literary world, the most common of which are specified as Literary Canon, Canon Fiction, and Biblical Canon (Landow). A work that belongs to a canon is guaranteed to display quality, status, and aesthetic appeal (Landow). Once the work is entered into a canon, it becomes "canonized" (WiseGEEK).

[[File:Literary_Canon.jpeg|thumb|Literary Canon]]
== Literary Canon ==
The term '''Literary Canon''' generally refers to a work or works of fiction that are widely respected by critics or scholars or are considered important to a genre, period, or study of literature. It can also refer to the popular works from a period, regardless of scholastic value (WiseGEEK).

[[File:Sherlock_holmes_canon.jpeg|thumb|Canon Fiction]]
== Canon Fiction ==
'''Canon Fiction''' refers to works that fit into an author's 'official' (or widely recognized) [http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Continuity_%28fiction%29.html continuity] (Landow). A good example of this is the [http://www.always1895.com/The_Canon/index.html Sherlock Holmes Canon].

[[File:Biblical_canon.jpeg|thumb|Biblical Canon]]
== Biblical Canon ==
In religious terms, '''Biblical Canon''' is a list of valid and recognized scriptures (Slick). Each type of religion has their own form of a canon (Slick). Often, canons are used in reference to books of the Bible that are officially recognized by The Church (Keathley). While in a different religion like Judaism, the canon only consists of books of the Old Testament (Slick).

== Works Cited ==

Keathley, J. Hampton, III. "The Bible: The Holy Canon of Scripture | Bible.org." ''Bible.org''. 3 June 2004. Web. 13 Nov. 2013. <https://bible.org/seriespage/bible-holy-canon-scripture>

Landow, George P. "The Literary Canon." ''The Literary Canon''. The Victorian Web. Web. 13 Nov. 2013. <http://www.victorianweb.org/gender/canon/litcan.html>

Slick, Matt. "What Is the Canon?" CARM. Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.<http://carm.org/what-canon>

"What Is a Literary Canon?" ''WiseGEEK''. Web. 13 Nov. 2013. <http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-a-literary-canon.htm>

Canon

2013-11-15T05:07:59Z

23AlexandraJ:

The term '''Canon''', from the Greek word ''[http://www.laparola.net/greco/parola.php?p=%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%BD%E1%BD%BD%CE%BD κανών]'' (''Kanon''), meaning "reed" or "measuring rod", has multiple definitions in the literary world, the most common of which are specified as Literary Canon, Canon Fiction, and Biblical Canon (Landow). A work that belongs to a canon, is guaranteed to display quality, status, and aesthetic appeal (Landow). Once the work is entered into a canon, it becomes "canonized" (WiseGEEK).

[[File:Literary_Canon.jpeg|thumb|Literary Canon]]
== Literary Canon ==
The term '''Literary Canon''' generally refers to a work or works of fiction that are widely respected by critics or scholars or are considered important to a genre, period, or study of literature. It can also refer to the popular works from a period, regardless of scholastic value (WiseGEEK).

[[File:Sherlock_holmes_canon.jpeg|thumb|Canon Fiction]]
== Canon Fiction ==
'''Canon Fiction''' refers to works that fit into an author's 'official' (or widely recognized) [http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Continuity_%28fiction%29.html continuity] (Landow). A good example of this is the [http://www.always1895.com/The_Canon/index.html Sherlock Holmes Canon].

[[File:Biblical_canon.jpeg|thumb|Biblical Canon]]
== Biblical Canon ==
In religious terms, '''Biblical Canon''' is a list of valid and recognized scriptures (Slick). Each type of religion has their own form of a canon (Slick). Often, canons are used in reference to books of the Bible that are officially recognized by The Church (Keathley). While in a different religion like Judaism, the canon only consists of books of the Old Testament (Slick).

== Works Cited ==

Keathley, J. Hampton, III. "The Bible: The Holy Canon of Scripture | Bible.org." ''Bible.org''. 3 June 2004. Web. 13 Nov. 2013. <https://bible.org/seriespage/bible-holy-canon-scripture>

Landow, George P. "The Literary Canon." ''The Literary Canon''. The Victorian Web. Web. 13 Nov. 2013. <http://www.victorianweb.org/gender/canon/litcan.html>

Slick, Matt. "What Is the Canon?" CARM. Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

"What Is a Literary Canon?" ''WiseGEEK''. Web. 13 Nov. 2013. <http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-a-literary-canon.htm>

Canon

2013-11-14T05:37:47Z

23AlexandraJ:

The term '''Canon''', from the Greek word ''[http://www.laparola.net/greco/parola.php?p=%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%BD%E1%BD%BD%CE%BD κανών]'' (''Kanon''), meaning "reed" or "measuring rod", has multiple definitions in the literary world, the most common of which are specified as Literary Canon, Canon Fiction, and Biblical Canon (Landow).

[[File:Literary_Canon.jpeg|thumb|Literary Canon]]
== Literary Canon ==
The term '''Literary Canon''' generally refers to a work or works of fiction that are widely respected by critics or scholars or are considered important to a genre, period, or study of literature. It can also refer to the popular works from a period, regardless of scholastic value (WiseGEEK).

[[File:Sherlock_holmes_canon.jpeg|thumb|Canon Fiction]]
== Canon Fiction ==
'''Canon Fiction''' refers to works that fit into an author's 'official' (or widely recognized) [http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Continuity_%28fiction%29.html continuity] (Landow). A good example of this is the [http://www.always1895.com/The_Canon/index.html Sherlock Holmes Canon].

[[File:Biblical_canon.jpeg|thumb|Biblical Canon]]
== Biblical Canon ==
In religious terms, '''Biblical Canon''' is used in reference to books of the Bible that are officially recognized by The Church (Keathley).

== Works Cited ==

Landow, George P. "The Literary Canon." ''The Literary Canon''. The Victorian Web. Web. 13 Nov. 2013. <http://www.victorianweb.org/gender/canon/litcan.html>

"What Is a Literary Canon?" ''WiseGEEK''. Web. 13 Nov. 2013. <http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-a-literary-canon.htm>

Keathley, J. Hampton, III. "The Bible: The Holy Canon of Scripture | Bible.org." ''Bible.org''. 3 June 2004. Web. 13 Nov. 2013. <https://bible.org/seriespage/bible-holy-canon-scripture>

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2013-11-14T05:25:29Z

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2013-11-14T05:24:55Z

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2013-11-14T04:26:46Z

23AlexandraJ:

What is a “thesis statement”?

2013-11-08T06:38:19Z

23AlexandraJ:

'''Thesis Statement''' is a short statement, usually one to two sentences, that summarizes the central idea of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained throughout the paper by examples and supporting evidence (Dictionary.com). This statement is typically expressed within the introductory paragraph and outlines the structure of the rest of the paper.
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==Why is a Thesis Statement Significant?==
*Organizes and better develops the essay’s argument.
*Tells the reader how you will interpret the topic under discussion (The Writing Center)
*Makes a claim that others might dispute (The Writing Center).
*Explains the purpose of the essay and how it will deliver that purpose.
*Integral to a successful and credible essay.

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==Examples:==
# One moment I'll never forget was the time I spend in the Department of Motor Vehicles facing unpleasant surroundings, never ending lines, and rude people as I tried to get my first driver's license (Thesis Statement).
#If you're looking for the best campsite, there are three important factors to consider: the availability of recreational activities, the attractiveness of the location, and the closeness of basic amenities (Thesis Statement).

See [[What is a “thesis statement” and how do I write a strong one?]] for more information.

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[[Composition FAQ]]

== External Links ==

* [http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/thesis.htm The Thesis Statement] — from Capital Community College
* [http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html Thesis Statement] — from LEO: Literacy Education Online
* [http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml]-from Writing Tutorial Services, Idiana University
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thesis_statement]
* [http://http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/thesis-statements/]
* [http://home.earthlink.net/~khatzi/essay/thesisexamples.htm]
* [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/thesis+statement]
==Works Cited==
"College of Arts and Sciences." The Writing Center. UNC College of Arts & Sciences, n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2013.

Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.

"Thesis Statement - Examples." Thesis Statement - Examples. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2013.

"thesis statement." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 07 Nov. 2013. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/thesis statement>.

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2013-11-08T04:48:03Z

23AlexandraJ: