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CLAENG110.docxCLA 1 Comprehensive learning Assessment
Write a five paragraph expository essay on the following topic: Explain how the Internet has had a positive or negative effect on communication. Your submission needs to include:
a. An introduction paragraph, 3 supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph (consider using this outline to be certain all elements are included)
Expository Essay Outline
· Introduction
Hook:
Connecting Information:
Thesis:
· Supporting Point 1:
Topic Sentence:
Supporting details:
Support:
Concluding/Transition Sentence:
· Supporting Point 2:
Topic Sentence:
Supporting details:
Support:
Concluding/Transition Sentence:
· Supporting Point 3:
Topic Sentence:
Supporting details:
Support:
Concluding/Transition Sentence:
· Conclusion
Restated main ideas:
Take away point:
b. At least 3 citations throughout the essay (your paper must include an example of paraphrasing, of summarizing, and of quoting directly) Each citation needs to be from a credible source
b. Completing of this feedback form
Expository Essay Self-Feedback Form
· Structure
The introduction paragraph includes a hook, connecting information, and a strong thesis sentence
There are three supporting paragraphs that each have a topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion/transition sentence
The conclusion paragraph summarizes the main ideas in different words and finishes with a final concluding thought
The conclusion paragraph DOES NOT include any new information
Each supporting paragraph includes an in-text citation
· Flow
The paragraphs follow a logical flow (coherence)
All sentences in each paragraph are related to the topic sentences
All information included is necessary and supports the thesis
Correct transitions were used to connect ideas and paragraphs
· Content
The subject is well explained and supported - a reader would respect your point of view
The paper did not make claims without supporting those claims
List the three points this paper uses to support the thesis statement: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
· Mechanics
I ran a spell and grammar check on my paper through microsoft word or google docs and fixed all errors that were identified
All tenses are consistent throughout the paragraphs (tense-shifts)
My paragraphs are indented
My paragraphs are between 5-7 sentences
Every sentence is a complete sentence with a subject and main verb, making it a complete thought
· Citations
Three are at least 3 citations in this paper
Each citation includes an author’s name and date: (Last name, date) - or if it is a direct quotation, it includes an author’s name, date, and page number - (Last name, date, p. ?).
List one thing you think you did really well in this essay: ______________________________________________________________________
List one thing you could improve to make this essay stronger: ______________________________________________________________________
c. Rewrite of your second draft
Cite using APA format
