Write an essay about a family member (my father)

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Write a well-developed four-page essay. For this essay, you must include quotes from at least two outside sources. One may be the essay mentioned in your chosen prompt. Another may be an interview. Your essay must be typed, double-spaced, in Times New Roman font, and MLA format. For this essay, you must use at least two outside sources.

Write an essay about a family member, friend, or teacher who had a profound impact on your education. What incidents illustrate that influence? How is your life different for having known this person? If possible, you might interview the person, as one of your sources.

You essay should have the following elements. These are what the readers of portfolios will be looking for:

Focus

-Contains an identifiable thesis.

-Maintains a strong focus on the thesis throughout the essay.

Development, Support, and Organization

-Reveals evidence of critical and creative thinking.

-Supports the main idea through effective use of details and explanation of assertions.

-Presents ideas in a clear and logical order.

-Uses transitions effectively to connect sentences and paragraphs.

Readability, Style, and Format

-Spelling, syntax, word-usage or punctuation errors do not distract from readability.

-Uses a tone that is appropriate to the audience and to the writing task, and strives to have an original voice.

-Demonstrates strong command of language, and vocabulary is appropriate for college-level writing.

-Uses proper MLA format (including Times New Roman 12pt font, correct margins, and proper citation.