English Writing Assignment Part 2

COM101TransferAssignmentSummer2019.docx

COM 101 Transfer Assignment (Part 2) Checklist

General Requirements

· One informative piece and one persuasive piece

· Only one email allowed

· Total word count for the two pieces together = 800 words

Research

· You must integrate your research into both pieces

· Two out of your three sources must be used, one of which must come from Seneca Library’s databases

· Direct quotes require a lead-in

· Paraphrases must not be too close to the original source

· All research must be cited properly

· Formal citation = in-text citations AND a references page

· Informal citation = working hyperlink to the source

Informative Piece (Email, Fact Sheet, Infographic)

· Audience is clearly identified

· Purpose is clear, focused and reasonable

· Piece uses the conventions of the chosen genre skillfully

· Appropriate structure and organization of ideas

· Reader-friendly layout

· Appropriate tone and diction for audience and purpose

· Appropriate use of rhetorical appeals

· Correct citations

Persuasive Piece (Email, Essay, Personal Opinion Piece)