Imagine you were reading a journal written by a woman during the time of the American Civil War. If you wanted to use this as historical evidence, you should first find out the writer's point of view. How would you do this?
A. Find out more information about the source: Has it been widely read?
B. Find out more information on the writer: Did she support a particular side in the conflict?
C. Find out more information about the journal's publication: How was it published?
D. Find out more information on the writing level: Is it well written or poorly written?

Title the ramayana introduction hook (first sentence that captures the reader): connection/transition to thesis (brief summary of stories): thesis statement the ramayana the author uses indirect and direct characterization to depit the character sita as being beautiful, emotional,and quick to do things without thinking. : body paragraph 1 topic sentence (summary of paragraph): quote (don’t forget in-text citation): explanation of quote (connect it to thesis): end sentence to wrap up idea: body paragraph 2 topic sentence (summary of paragraph): quote (don’t forget in-text citation): explanation of quote (connect it to thesis): end sentence to wrap up idea: body paragraph 3 topic sentence (summary of paragraph): quote (don’t forget in-text citation): explanation of quote (connect it to thesis): end sentence to wrap up idea: conclusion reword thesis statement (not exact wording): summarize main idea (two-ish sentences summing up your topic sentence points): final thought (leave your reader with a big idea to take away):   works cited last name, first name. "title of story." title of collection, edited by editor's name(s), publisher, year, page range of entry.