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SUMMARY

: Write a 4-5 page expository research essay concerning a topic of your

choice, 1500 words minimum. Essays should demonstrate appropriate structure, including introduction/thesis,

development, and conclusion. The thesis should be appropriately engineered/modulated to cover the breadth of

material presented in the essay. Essays must utilize at least 5 different research sources which must be documented in

MLA format, 8th. edition (In-text citations and Works Cited page) Sources must be underlined in essay and Works Cited

list to ensure they are complete (See #27 and #28 in Checklist).

THESE TOPICS ARE OFF LIMITS: THE FLINT WATER CRISIS, SLEEP STAGES, RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA, TED

BUNDY. Include 5 resources.

Format:

_______ 1) Typed, double-space in 12 pt font, a

submitted to Turnitin with Asmt set as ONE DOCUMENT

_______ 2) Essay has been spell-checked and grammar-checked using software

_______3) Two sentences (bare minimum) in each paragraph

must not be quotes or paraphrases

_______ 4) Sufficient length (should be 1500 words minimum) List Word Count here _______

Structure and Focus :

_______5) introduction/Hook is effective

________6) Thesis clearly states main idea of essay, with sufficient focus

(may include essay map)

_______7) Topic sentences in paragraphs are clear and appropriate

________8A) Conclusion is sufficient and effective - reiterates thesis in different words and finalizes essay

Development:

________9) Specific paragraphs (each paragraph should be less than 2/3 of page max) (Indent paragraphs, don’t skip lines between them)

_______ 10) Paragraphs are clear, distinct, and focused, integrating related ideas in compelling manner, using appropriate transitional words and phrases where needed.

_______ 11A) Details/ Analyses/Supporting sentences are sufficient

– support thesis & topic sentences

_______ 11B) Data is logically applied and analyzed

_______ 11C) Examples are used when necessary

_______ 11D) Definitions are used to clarify topic when necessary

_______ 12) Focus of Essay is appropriate and does not go off-track

or contain unrelated/unnecessary material

_______ 13) Transitions effectively differentiate paragraphs and topics

Usage :

_______ 14) Tense is consistent Tense is consistent/logical (should not switch back and forth in appropriately)

_______ 15) Direct Quotes are correctly punctuated

_______ 16) Dialog – punctuation/structure is clear/correct (if used).

_______17) Sentence Structure conforms to grammar of Standard Written English.

_______ 18) Grammar / / Usage / Punctuation is correct and effective

_______ 19) Sentences are clear and logical, well-paced, and avoid needless repetition

_______ 20)Diction (Word choice) is appropriate for subject matter

If sources are used – MLA FORMAT (******See guide in Syllabus******)

________21) Sources are Sufficient - 5 SOURCES FROM 5 DIFFERENT WEBSITES

________22) Source Data is Adequate / Reliable / Current

________23) Correct In-Text Citations (Cite by Author if available, if not by title or short form, etc)

________24)Correct Works Cited List (Hanging indent, article titles in quotes, alphabetical, etc)