English Essay

For the third essay, you are going to select a debatable issue that you feel strongly about and explain why you feel strongly about the issue.  

The assignment will include the essay (Max. 3 pages) and a MLA works cited (1 page).  The assignment should not exceed four pages. 

Evaluation Criteria: 

• The most important thing is that you fully use you analytical skills in using the appropriate rhetorical structure. 
•  I will be looking for the use of opening and concluding strategies. Please underline your thesis statement in the introductory paragraph. 
• The style will be formal, and I want to see how well you can utilize the standards of American Edited English.
• I will be looking to see how well you provide evidence to support your position. Be sure to cite any research/statistics within your paper. Follow MLA guidelines. 
• I am looking for grammatical perfection, so the essay must be readable and free of mechanical errors that distract your reader.
• Do not repeat any errors from previous papers. Your writing must show growth/improvement to obtain a satisfactory grade 
• You will be required to upload your paper into to Turn it in. Papers that generate more than 25% matching other online sources will receive a failing grade. 
• All these criteria will be considered in light of the Gordon Rule Rubric.