Proposal argument OUTLINE

Media/Design.

This paper should be 1,800 to 2,000 words long, not counting headings, title, and works cited page. Your papers should have 1” margins all around. They should be double-spaced and left-justified. You should give them creative and descriptive titles. Use Times New Roman 12-point font. Your titles should be centered using your word processing program’s center function. Do not tab or space over.

In the top left-hand corner of the first page, provide the following MLA heading, each part on its own line: Your name, course and section number, the assignment (note: MLA suggests that you put your teacher’s name here, but I know who I am, so I am altering this requirement), and the paper’s due date.

Use your word processing program’s header function and the page number function to create a header ½ inch from the top of the page on the right-hand side. This header should consist only of your last name and the page number and should use the same font as the rest of your paper.

Research Requirements.

To write this paper successfully, you should consult four to six outside sources, all of which must have appeared in your Annotated Bibliography. No more than one of these sources can come from a generic web site. Failure to produce the correct number and types of sources will result in your being penalized one letter grade. Also remember that EVERY USE OF SOURCE MATERIAL—SUMMARIES, PARAPHRASES, AND DIRECT QUOTES—MUST BE CORRECTLY CITED IN MLA FORMAT AND MUST FOLLOW MLA 8th EDITION GUIDELINES FOR INCORPORATING SOURCES INTO A PAPER. THESE RULES APPLY TO ANY OUTSIDE SOURCE, INCLUDING WEB SOURCES, FIELD RESEARCH, AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS.

Remember that you should alphabetize your sources and use the hanging indent function. Do not tab or space over.

The Writing Process.

We will engage in activities designed to help you write a strong essay. These activities will count toward your homework/classwork grade.

You are also required to submit your rough draft to the Smarthinking or the Writing Center for free tutoring. Do so no later than April 10th. You must submit proof that you have done so no later than 5 pm on Sunday, April 14th. Failure to get feedback and/or to show me proof on time will result in a one-letter-grade penalty.

You must also submit at least one rough draft and your final draft to TurnItIn.com for feedback on avoiding potential plagiarism. Submit your rough draft no later than April 10th. You can submit as many rough drafts as you like, though you will lose one letter grade from your paper’s final score if you do not submit at least one rough draft by April 10th.

Submit your final draft no later than the paper’s due date, April 28th.

You must also submit your final draft to TurnItIn.com no later than April 28th.

Remember that you can consult me or the Writing Center at any point during your process.

Submission Process.

To turn in your final draft on time, you must follow these guidelines:

· Your file format must be one of the following: .doc, .docx, or .rtf.

· You must submit the paper to the correct assignment module.

· You must submit your paper no later than 5 pm on April 28th.

Sending your paper late, to the wrong module, by email, or in any other format will result in a late penalty. If you do not know how to change your documents’ formats, ask your computer lab tech or come by my office well before the due date.

You will not be allowed to submit your paper after the deadline on the above dates without being charged a late penalty unless you have what I define as a legitimate excuse (see syllabus). My late work policy can be found on your syllabus. Hint: do not try to submit at the last minute (or even the last hour).

Remember that failure to submit this project at all will result in your failing the course.