The finished submitted draft should be 6-8 full pages. No essay should exceed 7 pages (this does NOT include your Works Cited page).
Correct MLA format is required (MLA formatting errors will result in a failing grade). In-text citations and a Works Cited page are both required for your paper to earn a passing grade. (Remember, in-text citation requires the use of signal phrases and parenthesis!)
No categories/subsections – paragraph format only.
8 ACADEMIC SOURCES no wikipedia
This is a informative essay
This is a thesis-driven essay, not a dump of outside information. Do not bombard your reader with quote after quote after quote. Summarize and paraphrase (and cite!) your sources as best you can. Be very selective with direct quotes. More on this later.
Third person voice is required for this formal, academic essay. No first or second person allowed.
in short, you should be able to remove the source material from your essay and still have the framework of an effective paper.
You should use quotes, paraphrases, and summaries from your sources. Remember, you must choose your source information wisely and be able to follow up with your own thoughts (what does the quote mean) in your writing.
Generally, you should avoid using long quotations – remember, choose wisely. Important longer passages should be summarized or paraphrased to keep your ideas/words as the focus of the essay. Only one block quote allowed (if you use one at all).
Be careful to properly credit and cite all IDEAS, WORDS, and FACTS that come from outside sources. Accidental plagiarism is another frequent problem that students have with this assignment. More on plagiarism consequences soon.
In summary, take just one focused topic and use as much explanation as you can and as much source information as you need to discuss the topic and to explain it to your audience.
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