English essay

Important guidelines for essay:

Only use the sources given in the work cited page of planning sheet.( very imp)

 Critical Argument Essays must be no fewer than 3.5 pages and no more 

than 5 pages long. 

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All essays MUST include MLA 8 formatting (see the Purdue OWL online for guidelines)

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All essays MUST be typed in Times New Roman, 12

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pt font, with double

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spacing throughout.

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All essays MUST include a Works Cited page that includes all th

ree sources.

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Primary source must be “An Eater’s Manifesto” by Michael Pollan. 

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Secondary sources must discuss issues relating to the narrowed topic:

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1 source must be from a peer

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reviewed journal

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1 source must present the oppositional or alternative 

viewpoint

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No  sources  may  come  from  the  internet  (only  peer

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reviewed  journal  articles, 

newspaper articles, or magazine articles will be accepted)

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Be sure that within the essay you begin with an engaging opening, a brief description of 

the issue, and clear statement of the thesis.  

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Within the body of the essay, be sure to provide strong reasons to support yo

ur thesis.  

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Before you present your final reason and evidence, stop

and include the opposing view.

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After the opposing view, state your final reason and evidence.  Remember that the final 

reason should be

your most important reason.