Today, you'll be working on your rough drafts in class, and I will be available to talk through/advise/provide suggestions at any time. This is a somewhat free form class today, but by the time you leave, you'll have to show me that you have completed AT LEAST THREE of the items on this checklist. Take a look, and think about what you can use the time today for.
Hallmarks of an effective paper:
- The introduction begins with an intriguing point of entry that is not vague and gives the reader a clear sense of the paper’s concerns
- The thesis of the paper is identifiable, defendable, provocative, and specific.
- The writer makes use of a minimum of 3 quotes per source engagement, through specific quotations and thematic parallels.
- The paper demonstrates thoughtful use of source material. The connection between the quotes and material is clear.
- The writer introduces quotations effectively, with clear signal phrases demonstrating the relationships between each speaker.
- In text citations are in proper MLA format.
- Each quotation or reference is followed up by original analysis and an explanation of its relevance (i.e. quote sandwich.
- The essay brings challenging questions to the texts in question
- Paragraph Organization (paragraphs should contain points, evidence, explanation, and a sense of purpose.
- The essay’s conclusion does more than restate the previous ideas.
- Sentence Level Mechanics (grammar, spelling, overall clarity, etc.)
- The works cited page is properly formatted.
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