In paragraphs 1,2 summarize two library secondary sources.
Paragraph 3 is the issue and thesis paragraph (See essay structure on Announcement.
Paragraphs 4,5,6:
Topic sentence reminds the reader of the thesis topic and contains a sub-topic that you prove in the rest of the paragraph.
Introduce the quote by telling the reader what the quote says in your own words.
Present the quote from your primary source.
Comment upon the quote with a list of 3 important examples from the quote.
Then in revision, in corporate other secondary source(s) to either support or counter argue your topic sentence/thesis discussion.
You need 6 secondary sources.
Two of which are your debaters in paragraphs 1,2.
Paragraph 1:
Debater’s paragraph
Summarize a library secondary source talking about the film.
½ a page
MLA formatting (times new roman, 12 point font and double space).
No quote. At least no more than 3-4 words.
Summarize from the point of view of the writer. Example: “Erika Johnson in her essay (name essay) argues that Psycho is…”
Paragraph 2:
Debater’s paragraph
½ page
Summary of another secondary source talking about the film (see requirements in paragraph 1)
Paragraph 3:
Is the issue and thesis paragraph
½ a page
For example: “The issue with Johnson’s argument is…”
Do the same with your 2nd debater
At the end of the paragraph, state a clear and concise thesis. Example of a thesis:
“Zuckerberg is an opportunist”
Paragraph 4:
Topic sentence (A topic sentence reminds the reader of the thesis topic and contains a sub-topic that you will prove in the rest of the paragraph.
Example of a topic sentence ‘sub-topic’ is:
Zuckerberg is an opportunist in his actions
Scrutinize the film to find at least 3 examples of how Zuckerberg actions illustrate that he is an opportunist.
The structure of paragraphs 4,5,6 goes like this:
Topic sentence
Introduce quote by telling the reader what the quote says in your own words.
Present quote (Fencher) and/or (Film Art, 26).
Comment upon the quote with a list of examples (Zuckerberg is greedy, a dissembler, and an opportunist) 1st from your primary (chosen film & book ‘Film Art’) and in revision from your other secondary sources. These list of examples have to do with proving your topic sentence sub-topic, “actions”.
This essay requires 6-8 secondary sources. 2 of which are your debaters. So, this means that you need 4-6 more secondary sources that you will incorporate either to support or counter-argue your topic sentences’ discussions in paragraphs 4,5,6.
Example of a counter-argument: “Erika Johnson in her essay (title) argues that (state what she argues); however, what she fails to take into consideration is…”.
The 4,5,6 paragraphs must be at least ½ a page, cannot be shorter, but can be longer.
Paragraph 5
In paragraph 5 illustrate how Zuckerberg is an opportunist in his decisions
Follow the essay structure of proving your thesis in paragraph 4.
Paragraph 6:
In paragraph 6 illustrate how Zuckerberg is an opportunist in principles
Follow the essay structure of proving your thesis in paragraph 4
Works Cited page:
Separate Page
Cite primary sources (Film & Film Art)
Cite secondary sources (5-6 sources)
MLA formatting: www.purdueowl.edu
Can use website such as:
New york times
Wnyc
The atlantic
Anything with .ORG or .EDU
