For this assignment, you will compose a rough draft and a final draft of an essay about a topic you think is significant and meaningful. You will use three sources gathered from the web or FSW databases in order to demonstrate your thesis and support it with evidence. You should anticipate “counter claims” (Chapter 6, They Say, I Say) when composing your assignment. Your topic can fall under any of these three areas: 1) Science and Technology, 2) Entertainment and Popular Culture, 3) History and Culture, or an interdisciplinary topic that spans areas.
Your essay should identify a topic that you think is meaningful and significant, and compose a thesis statement supported by evidence (sources and your analysis) for why other people should pay attention. In order to satisfy the requirements for this assignment, you should complete the steps below.
Final Draft
- The writer has composed a strong introduction and thesis statement (Intro-Ch. 7).
- The writer uses summary, paraphrase, and/or some quotation appropriately in his or her use of sources (Chapters 2 and 3).
- The writer demonstrates strong reading comprehension of his or her three sources (Ch. 1-7).
- The writer supports his or her thesis with compelling evidence (Ch. 1-8).
- The writer’s claim and support demonstrate sound reasoning (Ch. 1-8).
- The writer has a strong, well-supported conclusion (Ch. 1-8).
- The writer makes his or her claim and supports it with three sources using templates and methods from Chapters 1-8 in They Say, I Say.
- The writer demonstrates reading comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking.
- The writer meets the standards for effective communication (clarity, logic, precision, accuracy, significance, and fairness).
- The writer includes a Works Cited page (NLSH).
- The writer adheres to MLA style (NLSH).
- The essay is 900-1100 words.
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