Assignment 3: Course Project—Final Draft of Essay
In this assignment, you will complete final revisions and submit your five-paragraph essay on your chosen topic presenting an informed, cohesive opinion.
As you reach the final stages of revision, examine your writing style.Did you use complete sentences and avoid run ons and comma splices? Do you reuse words too often? Do you choose a passive voice when an active voice would make the paper flow better? This is a good time to read your paper aloud to a friend or into a tape recorder to catch any inconsistencies in your style. After developing your thesis, writing body paragraphs, writing a conclusion, revising for effectiveness, and editing for grammar and style, the time has come to submit your final paper!
Be sure that your essay includes the following:
A strong thesis statementA well-written introductionThe main body with at least three separate body paragraphsA complete, well-written conclusion
Review your essay for the following:
Specific detailsWell-formed topic sentencesWell-selected evidence, for example, stories, descriptive details, comparisonsLogical arrangement of details and ideas with appropriate transitionsNo repetition or wordinessAppropriate revisions based on first draft feedbackProper use of grammar, punctuation, and spellingSubmit your compiled essay in Word format. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A3 .
By Wednesday, November 14, 2012, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 3 Dropbox.
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria Maximum PointsIncluded a well-written introduction and specific thesis statement.100Included at least 3 body paragraphs with specific details and pertinent evidence.200Utilized well-formed topic sentences for each body paragraph; topic sentences relate to thesis.50Provided logical arrangement of details and ideas without repetition or wordiness.50Included a logical conclusion that summed up main ideas and thesis.100Revised essay based on first draft feedback.50Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.50Total:600
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