illustration essay

Technology: For Better or Worse

your essay should have the following:

·         ◦Is there a clearly stated or implied thesis?

·         ◦Do the topic sentences of each paragraph relate to the main idea?

·         ◦Do the details develop the topic sentences of each paragraph?

·         ◦Have you used specific examples that relate to your main idea?

·         ◦Have you used effective definitions to support your points?

·         ◦Have you used transitions that lead the reader from your main idea to your supporting definitions, illustrations, examples, or anecdotes?

·         ◦Have you used complete sentences and avoided fused sentences?

·         Check spelling, punctuation, and diction

·         Check verb consistency

·         Check sentence structure