Your paper will meet the following criteria:
A full four (4) typed double-spaced pages. (Loss of points if less than the full 4 pages.)
MLA formatting (in-text citations, Works Cited page, margins, and overall format.)
Three (3) reputable/scholarly outside sources. (No blogs. .com’s, or Wikipedia.)
Works Cited page. (On its own page and not included in the page or word count.)
Introductory paragraph with hook. (Quote or interesting fact, cited if needed.)
Thesis statement with sub-points. (Includes the claim you are making.)
Appropriate transitions within and between paragraphs. (Change topic = change paragraph.)
Counterargument and refutation or concession.
Concluding paragraph that emphasizes the importance of knowing the facts presented. (Avoid simply repeating the thesis and key points.) Make it thought-provoking.
Avoidance of first and second person.
Effective sentencing and vocabulary usage.
Effective mechanics. (Spelling, grammar, punctuation).
