30 Aug Essay Criteria and Expectations: (Final Essay)1.LengthFinal

Essay Criteria and Expectations: (Final Essay)1.LengthFinal draft should be a 6-8 page argument based research essay in MLA Format (double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-font, page numbers). Works cited/Annotation pages are additional to required pages. 2. Source Requirements.Essay must draw from and cite 6-9 sources including one of each of the following: a) scholarly journal article b) newspaper article and/or magazine article b) excerpt/chapter from a book (other than our class texts).Other recommended sources: reputable websites, public radio, TED talk, documentary.Other sources may be electronic or print and taken from vetted sources on the Internet (Google Scholar, .edu, .gov etc). Personal interviews may also supplement library sources but not replace them.3. Citations and Documenting Sources:Cite and include quotations, paraphrases and summary from outside sources to support your argument.In text citations and a work cited page presented in MLA format.Annotated bibliography for each source used. Single spaced is OK.Please note: to pass this essay, your final essay must be beyond five full pages. FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASWELL!!1) Intro and Thesis and LetterDear Reader Letter is included. Intro is relevant to prompt, displays thoughtful, well-expressed word choice, and is grammatically correct. The thesis sets up a discussion that is arguable, rather than factual, and is broad enough that it could support an essay. Opening also includes intro to text, author and characters the essay will focus on.2) Development/AnalysisEssay deepens as it progresses through author’s voice, well-chosen language, and thorough analysis of source material. Essay reflects independent thought grounded in the essay topic, class discussion and close reading. Essay is grounded in a discussion of the novel and outside sources meaningful advance and support the discussion/argument rather than feeling tacked on.3) Integration/MLA formatEssay includes well-chosen quotes, paraphrase and summary that are cited. Source material supports the thesis and further develops and deepens the essay discussion. Outside sources are introduced in the essay with two of the following: author’s name, publication and title of work. MLA in-text citations and works cited page are present and correctly formatted for type of source. Annotations are included, if required. All sources are contextualized and integrated in MLA style using signal phrases and citations. Required outside sources are included. (hint: see Purdue Owl online or Writer’s Reference of help with using and citing sources in research essays.)4)OrganizationTopic sentences support thesis and provide a sense of the paragraph’s focus; Possesses well-constructed paragraphs that fuel the argument; appropriate, clear, and smooth transitions; organization serves essay effectively.5)Writing QualityIdeas are expressed in clear, succinct and varied word choice. Writer’s voice and objective, persuasive tone drive the essay. Sentences are free from major grammatical errors. Language heightens and supports content. Proofreading is evident.’Dear Reader Letter’ – THIS SHOULD BE ON THE FIRST PAGE THIS IS BEFORE YOU WRITE THE ESSAY!!Context and Instructions:A ‘Dear Reader’ letter offers you, the writer, a chance to reflect on your research and writing experience, and share your challenges and successes with me, your final reader. Prompt:Please answer and type up the following questions in letter form, and submit them with the final version of your essay, either as a separate document or as the first page of your essay. 1. What are the strengths of your rough draft? What were the problems with the draft? What if any, were the challenges you encountered while writing and conducting research? 2. Reflect on the peer review process- What in the peer review process stands out to you regarding your experience, your peers’ role, or the format of the exercise? Reflect on any successes or obstacles. 3. Where in the research or writing process did you face a problem, solve a problem or experience a breakthrough? How did you know that there was a problem and how did you try to manage or address the obstacle. 4.What is you thesis? (write this exactly as it is written in paper.) This is also a good time to do a final check- does this statement your position/ an arguable claim with rationale or reasoning attached to it. 5. If you had two more days to write this draft, where would you focus your attention?6. What ideas, thoughts or intended actions do you hope your reader will come away with after reading your research essay? How was your mindset, worldview or knowledge based changed or evolved during this research and writing process? THE RESEARCH PAPER DRAFT PDF IS INCLUDED!!