Your paper must include an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion. In addition, make sure to incorporate a minimum of two reputable sources, citing your sources in accordance with MLA guidelines.
Edit and revise these papers by asking yourself the following questions:
Ideas—Are my ideas and content developed?
Organization—Does my essay provide a logical organization, demonstrating an order or structure that supports the ideas clearly?
Word Choice—Have I provided language that sounds natural and conveys the intended message of the essay?
Sentence Fluency—Are my sentences well-built, demonstrating a strong sense of varied structure?
Conventions—Have I demonstrated a good grasp of standard writing conventions?
“Editing and Proofreading.” Composition 1, Quillbot, n.d.
Remember, this is an argumentative essay. Your purpose is to argue for the seriousness of the problem, in order to convince the readers of the necessity of a solution. Your conclusion can reiterate the thesis, synthesizing the main points, while ending in a preview of a tentative solution, as the solution will not be developed fully until the final paper.
You will need to include at least two reputable and authoritative sources in your essay both as in-text citations as well as listed in the Works Cited page. All sources need to be integrated in accordance with MLA formatting guidelines.
Definition/Effect Essay Rubric
Points (100 Points Possible) Features
30 Introduction/Thesis and Conclusion: Introduction defines topic and provides any necessary background on the topic for the reader. The introduction then funnels smoothly to a clear and assertive thesis statement which presents a claim that clearly responds to the prompt. The conclusion brings closure to the essay in a strong and insightful manner.
50 Body Paragraphs/Support: The body paragraphs present supporting sub-claims that are clearly unified to the thesis statement. Each supporting point is a clear consequence of the problem/topic. Each consequence is thoroughly and effectively developed in a convincing manner. Adequate examples and details are used. None of the supporting points strays from the assertion made in the thesis.
20 MLA Citation/Formatting/Overall Revision: All in-text citations are properly formatted in accordance with MLA guidelines. The Works Cited page is complete and properly formatted. The paper is thoroughly revised and avoids grammar, spelling, and formatting errors.
