Analysis Essay
Issue Analysis Essay
Workshop on Draft II
Intro
Do you have an attention getter to lead into your topic/issue?
Provide relevant background information.
Intro should end in a nuanced thesis that sums up the results of the analysis.
Development
There should be 4-6 body paragraphs.
Paragraphs should be 100-150 words.
Each paragraph should develop one aspect of the issue.
Good paragraph development means moving from a general idea to specific details.
Required research: 2 secondary sources + 1 interview
Organization
Paragraphs should be connected.
The beginning of a paragraph should relate to the idea of the previous paragraph to establish coherence.
Apply the advice from the module “Writing Process: Revising.” Consider doing the Post-Draft Outline.
Presentation
MLA format (header, pagination, spacing)
In-text citations:
author/source is cited in the sentence (According to Paul Jones, . . .) or
in a parenthetical note at the end of the sentence: (Jones)
Make sure you paraphrase sources primarily and quote only when needed.
When quoting, avoid “quote bombs.” Remember the three-part process . . .
Works Cited needs to follow MLA 8.
Style
Avoid all first (I, we) and second (you, your) person point of you.
Strive for polished word choices and sentence style.
Grammar / Mechanics
Focus on grammar, spelling, mechanics on your third draft, after you are finished revising the content.
Apply the advice from the module “Writing Process: Proofreading.”