Writing an essay
The directions are below please carefully read and review them.
Essay
Two Writing Structure Model
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Heading Upper Left Corner Paper (Click No Spacing)
First Last Name
EN-101- section #
Times Roman 12′ Font
1 inch Left & Right Margins
Center Title – Essay Two (Change To Double Spacing)
Indent each Paragraph 1 Tab
Must be 2 pgs. in length Max 2 1/2
No use of “I”
NO QUOTATIONS
Introduction (4 sentences) TO BE READ W/TITLE SLIDE OF PPT
Background on the Topic
Background on the Topic
Background on the Topic
Thesis Statement: An examination of the documentary the Pros vs. Cons of the legalization of marijuana will reveal contrasting viewpoints,
Part One
(Do not include Paragraph Titles in the Essay)
(8) Sentence Paragraph expanding on 2-4 word supporting ideas in the Outline/PPT)
* Make use of academic toned words: examines, explores, conveys, suggests, indicates,
demonstrates, however, furthermore, in addition.
* AVOID SAY, SAYS, SAID, STATES – IMPLIES A QUOTE – NO QUOTES!
* Paraphrase In Own Words.
* REQUIRED TOPIC SENTENCE MODEL:
“Title of Article” examines the pros for the legalization of marijuana.
* REQUIRED CLOSING INSIGHT STATEMENT W/Citation as last sentence in the paragraph:
One might conclude that…………………. SKIP 2 SPACES (“Blackfish”).
Part Two
(Do not include Paragraph Titles in the Essay).
(8) Sentence Paragraph expanding on 2-4 word supporting ideas in the Outline/PPT)
* Make use of academic toned words: examines, explores, conveys, suggests, indicates,
demonstrates, however, furthermore, In addition.
* AVOID SAY, SAYS, SAID, STATES – IMPLIES A QUOTE – NO QUOTES!
Paraphrase In Own Words.
* REQUIRED TOPIC SENTENCE MODEL:
“Title of Article” explores the cons against the legalization of marijuana.
* REQUIRED CLOSING INSIGHT STATE AS THE LAST SENTENCE IN PARAGRAPH W/CITATION:
One might conclude that…………………. SKIP 2 SPACES (“Blackfish”).
Part Three
(Do not include Paragraph Titles in the Essay).
(8) Sentence Paragraph expanding on 2-4 word supporting ideas in the Outline/PPT.
* Make use of academic toned words such: examines, explores, conveys, suggests, indicates, demonstrates, however, furthermore, In addition.
* AVOID SAY, SAYS, SAID, STATES – IMPLIES A QUOTE – NO QUOTES!
Paraphrase In Own Words.
* REQUIRED TOPIC SENTENCE MODEL:
“Title of Article” argues for the legalization of marijuana.
* REQUIRED CLOSING SENTENCE MODEL W/CITATION AS LAST SENTENCE IN PARAGRAPH W/CITATION:
One might conclude that…………………. SKIP 2 SPACES (“Blackfish”).
Conclusion
(Do not include Paragraph Titles in the Essay).
(4-5) Sentence Paragraph expanding on the 2-4 word ideas of conclusions drawn & how this documentary influenced public opinion for change at Sea World.
REQUIRED TOPIC SENTENCE MODEL:
An examination of the pros vs. cons of has revealed …………………………
* AVOID SAY, SAYS, SAID, STATES – IMPLIES A QUOTE – NO QUOTES! Paraphrase In Own Words.
Closing Insight Statement:
One might conclude that ………………………………………….
Works Cited
Last, First. “Title Article.”
URL
(NO AUTHOR FORMAT)
“Title Article.”
URL
Last, First. “Title Article.”
URL
Grading Rubric
Format
Heading In Left Hand Margin
Title: Essay One (Centered)
Intro Paragraph
Thesis States last sentence in the Intro Paragraph
Structure Models
Topic Sentence Model used to begin each Body Paragraph
Closing Sentence Model used to close each Body Paragraph
Citation Model at the end of Closing Sentence
No period after last word of sentence
Period comes after Citation: (“Title Article”).
Topic Sentence Model used to begin Conclusion Paragraph
Content Analysis
Intro Paragraph min 4 – max 5 sentences.
Body Paragraphs min 8 – max 10 sentences
Conclusion min 4 – max 5 sentences
Coherent Flow
No incoherent flow of ideas.
No Run On Sentences
Punctuation
Used comma to separate the Subject from the word(s) come before it.
Used comma before Conjunction that is followed by an Independent Clause.
Used comma to separate Indep. Clause from incomplete afterthought .
Used semicolon to separate two Independent Clauses & Run On Sentence.
Works Cited Used the Format specified in the Directions.