Take a look at p. 91 and the checklist on p. 92 for information about the essay, which must include all the usual essay components: MLA formatting, informative title, clear thesis, body paragraphs with specific topic sentences and development with supporting evidence and argument, and an effective conclusion. You must also include acknowledgement of the opposing point of view using the language of concession and refutation lesson.
- In addition, as it says on p. 92, to complete the assignment, include the following information at the TOP OF YOUR essay above your name:
(a) Your issue, question at issue, and thesis
(b) Your principal argument set out in a standard form (see Chapter 3)
Although sources are not required for this essay, if you choose to include information or ideas of others which need a source as evidence, you may use no more than THREE SOURCES, and they must be cited correctly, both in-text and on a correct MLA Works Cited List to avoid plagiarism. Refer to the Documentation page on my website.
