Essay Submission:
Does your folder include all drafts, a final copy with works cited AND annotated bibliography AND copies of your source material with sections used highlighted? If you don't have all of these materials, I will not grade your essay until I receive them!
Annotated Bib:
Is the format correct? Remember, this is the same as a Works Cited sheet, but with the 3 paragraphs of annotation for each entry. These paragraphs are: brief summary, quick analysis, and how you'll use the source in essay #4. Remember to be concise yet specific. Use full sentences!
Essay #4:
Intro:
Catchy opening + segue to thesis and thesis, if your thesis is located in the beginning of your essay. Otherwise, you'll have a catchy opening and a segue into describing the problem.
Body Paragraphs:
Describe the problem, detail various solutions, note any possible objections to the solutions, and recommend the best solution(s).
Source Material:
Is ALL source material integrated correctly?
Are sandwiches and formal introductions used for all quotes and paraphrases?
Are parenthetical citations included for ALL source material?
Do the parenthetical citations match up with the Works Cited sheet?
Are direct quotes placed in quotation marks?
Are paraphrases done properly (i.e. different wording and sentence structure)?
Is a Works Cited Sheet included?
Style:
Is the writer's voice prominent and primary throughout the essay?
Is the word choice formal?
Are empty words eliminated?
Is the sentence structure correct and clear?
Does the writer include strong transitions/connections between ideas and paragraphs?
Conclusion:
Does the conclusion follow up on the best solution?
Remember, there will be NO revisions after you submit the final draft this time. If your essay has serious citation problems, it will not meet the assignment requirements and will be graded accordingly.
You may email me at my campus email with any questions and/or see me on Wednesday.
Happy writing and revising!
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