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