An Academic title (your title will not identify that name of this assignment))
Introduction
begins with the issue and its significance
provides context
describes the issue and why it is important (stakeholders)
includes one or two sources
explains how the issue will be examined (road map for the paper)
thesis that includes the “who has to do what to solve the problem”
Well developed paragraphs
begins with topic sentence
remains focused on the topic
includes a claim
explains the reason for the claim
uses appropriate evidence in convincing ways
evidence is cited properly
includes useful transitions to connect ideas
Respond to alternative positions in each of your sections
Source use
sources are used in every paragraph and must be cited
Analysis–analyzes the issue and the evidenced used in the essay
Synthesis–brings complex ideas and sources together
Summary–is used to explain larger ideas and concepts
Paraphrase–when an author says something important, but not in an especially interesting way
Quotation–when one of your sources writes something that is incredibly meaningful, or in a way that you could not say on your own
7-8 pages (2,400 words)(because you are required to include a graphic element and a works cited page, which are not included in your page count, your paper will likely be 9+ pages when submitted)
5-7 sources (used at least twice in your essay)
Identifying information in the top right
Audience/Purpose statement below identifying information
Unique title that demonstrates your topic
12-point
Times New Roman
Double-spaced throughout
Image/Graphic (not part of page/word count)
Works Cited page (not part of page/word count) (begins on a new page using the insert page break feature)
Conclusion
does not begin with “in conclusion”
restates your thesis (in a new way)
reminds readers what you want from them–what action should be taken given the information you have provided
states the outcome–if folks do what you want what will happen?
identifies any continuing discussion or research that should be done
Technical stuff:
7-8 pages (2,400 words)(because you are required to include a graphic element and works cited page, which are not included in your page count, your paper will likely be 9+ pages when submitted)
5-7 sources (used at least twice in your essay)
Identifying information in the top right
Audience/Purpose statement below identifying information
A unique title that demonstrates your topic
12-point
Times New Roman
Double-spaced throughout
Image/Graphic (not part of page/word count)
Works Cited page (not part of page/word count) (begins on a new page using the insert page break feature)
