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The final drafts must exhibit the following common characteristics:
Students must…
- Write a well researched/documented, logical argument essay.
- Either attack or defend a particular position on a debatable pro/con issue.
- Provide a relevant title for their essays.
- Ensure that final drafts are typed out in proper MLA format.
Essays must…
- Be at least 700 words long.
- Have an introductory paragraph, a strong thesis statement that reflects the author’s point-of-view, a refutation section, at least three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
- Integrate material from at least two credible outside sources. Integration strategies can include the following: quotations/statistics/examples/illustrations/summaries/paraphrases
- Include in-text citations. They must also include a complete MLA style Works Cited page.
Plagiarized papers must receive a failing grade. Please click here in order to access the ENG department’s handout on MLA documentation guidelines.
*Note: The Assessment Committee recommends that students do not attempt this assignment as an in-class activity. Instructors are encouraged to review rough drafts or conduct peer-review activities in order to ensure that their students perform well.
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