APA MLA Essay Writing Exercise

WR115: Essay 3 (rough & final)

How is Essay 3 different from 1 and 2?

This essay is just like Essay 2 with the added requirement of using 2 secondary sources. You must quote from each source at least once. The quotes must demonstrate a clear impact on your thesis.

What exactly are you looking for when we quote?
I want to see the following demonstrated:

Proper MLA in-text citation like this: John Smith argues that, “……..” (par 5). Or just 5 if it’s a physical page.
Use of a brief and direct quote from a reliable, credible, and legitimate source
Use of a carefully selected quote with keywords and a clear point or thesis
Clear avoidance of plagiarism by using quotation marks and MLA in-text citation
Paraphrasing of the quote’s context from the original article
Proper introduction of the author and their credibility
And, most important, your writing and argument must show that it has been impacted by the quote

You are once again responsible for choosing a topic. Because you are also expected to use secondary sources and quotes, you will want to select a topic that will invite commentary from other writers.

Requirements:

A thesis (underlined)
Evidence in support of the thesis
Analysis of evidence in support of the thesis
2 direct quotes from 2 different secondary sources with proper MLA in-text citation
An MLA works cited page (does not count as a “page”)
A title
4 FULL pages, double spaced, 12pt font, 1 inch margins, name/class in left hand corner
A revision memo explaining specifically what you have revised from the rough draft

Grade Rubric: 25pts

Does the writer offer a clear, specific, and arguable thesis with an active verb? 5pts
Is evidence analyzed in support of the thesis? 4pts
Are the paragraphs coherently organized and reflect the TEA approach? 4pts
Are 2 direct quotes employed that clearly impact the argument being made? 6pts
Are the quotes, in-text citations, and MLA works cited page properly formatted? 4pts
Did the writer complete a revision memo and complete all the basic requirements of Essay 3 (page length, MLA format, spell check, grammar, appropriate academic voice)? 2pts

*This assignment emphasizes all the Student Learning Outcomes with a specific focus on: Research and Documentation