Illustration

Essay: Illustration

Advanced Composition : Essay: Illustration

Lesson 6 Overview

In this lesson, you will

prepare an illustration

essay based on the

prewriting completed in the

previous lesson.

Remember, you may not

switch your topic when

completing this essay.

6.1 Prepare an illustrative essay using a specified topic Graded Project: Essay: Illustration

READING ASSIGNMENT

Your project must be submitted as a Word document (.docx, .doc)*. Your project will be individually graded by your instructor and therefore may take up to five to seven days to grade. Be sure that each of your files contains the following information:

Your name Your student ID number The exam number

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Your email address

To submit your graded project, follow these steps:

Log in to your student portal. Click on Take Exam next to the lesson you’re working on. Find the exam number for your project at the top of the Project Upload page. Follow the instructions provided to complete your exam.

Be sure to keep a backup copy of any files you submit to the school!

Illustration Essay

For this assignment, you'll prepare a 1,600- to 1,800-word illustration

essay based on your graphic organizer; do not switch topics. You may

not submit this essay until you’ve received your grade and instructor

feedback on your prewriting exam.

While you’re waiting for your prewriting to be evaluated, you should

Review the reading assignments for Lesson 5

Study the sample illustration essays and the guided writing

assignment in Chapter 13 of your textbook.

Prepare a rough draft of your illustration essay so you’re ready to

revise when you receive feedback on your prewriting.

Assignment

Topic

Use the topic and graphic organizer you completed for your prewriting

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assignment; do not switch topics. You’ll develop your essay from your

graphic organizer. Your topic should be one of the following:

A generalization about effective or ineffective parenting

A generalization about your current or future career

A generalization about your age group, Baby Boomers,

Generation X, Millennials, and so on

You may write in first-person or third-person point of view. You are

writing for an audience unfamiliar with your topic, so your goal is to

use examples and language your readers are familiar with and can

relate to.

Process

Use the guided writing assignment you began with your prewriting.

Steps 7 to 9 will help you build on your outline or graphic organizer to

draft and revise your essay.

You may find that you need to do more research; if you include more

sources or use different sources in your essay, remember to use the

correct parenthetical citation and add them to your list of references.

Refer to Chapter 23 in your text for APA format instructions.

Exam Format

Format your prewriting and essay exams according to the following

instructions. Refer to the sample APA-style essay in your text (p. 639).

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1. Start with a title page that includes your

Title

Name

Student ID

Address

Email address

2. Use the header function to insert your page number in the top

right margin of your document.

You do not need to include your essay title in the header.

3. Begin your document on page 2 after the title page.

Start page 2 with your title

Do not include abstracts in your essays.

Use transitional words, phrases, and sentences (p. 149) to

guide your reader through your essay.

Do not use headings in your essay.

4. Include your references list on the last page of your document.

Do not submit it separately.

Grading Rubric

Skill Realized

A

100-90

Skill Developing

B

89-80

Skill Emerging

C

79-70

Not Shown

F

69-0

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Thesis: Audience, Purpose, and Topic

The writer provides a clear thesis statement that addresses the purpose of the essay.

10 9 8 7.5 7 4 0

Development

How insightfully and convincingly does the writer apply the appropriate development methods to explore the thesis through assertions, evidence, and analytic explanation?

25 23 21 19 17 10 0

Organization

There is a clear introduction with a thesis, body, and conclusion. The writer uses topic sentences to organize body paragraphs and transitions appropriately to guide the reader from point to point. The conclusion reinforces the thesis statement and provides a satisfactory ending to the essay.

15 14 13 12 11 6 0

Incorporation of Source Material

How logically and effectively are paraphrases, summaries, and direct quotations from varied, relevant, and reliable sources integrated with the writer’s style for purpose and audience?

10 9 8 7.5 7 4 0

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Style and Voice

The writer interacts with the assigned audience using an appropriate, consistent point of view and tone. The writer offered adequate evidence from his or her own experience to effectively engage readers’ interest and address the purpose of the essay. The conclusion reinforces the thesis statement and provides a satisfactory ending to the essay.

15 14 13 12 11 6 0

APA Citation and Documentation

Did the writer accurately and correctly document the required number of sources following APA citation style both in-text and on the references list?

10 9 8 7.5 7 3 0

Conventions

The writer uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. The writer makes correct word choices, defines unfamiliar terms, and conveys a clear message. The writer has edited and proofread the essay.

10 9 8 7.5 7 3 0

Format and Length

The writer met the required length (1,600 to 1,800 words), used the assigned font and margins and included the required header information correctly.

5 4.5 4 3 1 0

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