After you finished with Part I,
Write a 700- to 1,000-word rough draft of your research essay. Include an introduction paragraph with a thesis
statement, several body paragraphs that present the details of your
research, and a conclusion paragraph that ties your paper together.
Cite at least five credible sources in your paper, one of which may be Fast Food Nation
itself. You may use sources that you found in the previous lesson, as
long as they are credible. Implement these sources naturally into your
sentences by paraphrasing and occasionally quoting them, and provide in-text citations that follow MLA guidelines.
Overall, focus on synthesis. Stick to a clear purpose
and topic throughout your essay and use your sources to support your
ideas in each paragraph.
Finally, pay close attention to phrasing errors, such as misplaced modifiers.
A thesis statement will establish the focus of your
paper, and subtopics will support the thesis. Each subtopic must be
supported by evidence from relevant and credible sources. Even though
this essay is your first draft, you must still make sure it is as
polished as possible.
Your essay should include the following elements:
- A thesis statement that establishes the purpose of the essay
- Subtopics that are related to your thesis statement
- Evidence from credible sources that support your subtopics and thesis statement
- An introduction paragraph, body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph
- Transitions that connect ideas and introduce cited sources
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