- Thursday, January 23rd: self-editing day. (Self-editing forms must be filled in and will be collected with final drafts on Monday, January 27th.)
- Friday, January 24th: peer-editing day. (Peer-editing forms must be filled in and will be collected with final drafts on Monday, January 27th.)
- Monday, January 27th: final drafts handed in, (printed,) with self-editing and peer-editing forms.
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Self-editing form:
Check off each item as you address the issue, recommendation or concern in your paper.
Self-editing form:
Check off each item as you address the issue, recommendation or concern in your paper.
Introduction
___The first sentence is a general, interesting, brief statement that will connect to your topic & thesis/claim.
___Gives the full title(s) of the work(s) you are exploring as well as the complete name(s) of the author(s).
___The thesis statement is usually the last sentence in the introduction paragraph.
___The thesis statement clearly and directly responds to the writing prompt or assignment (the words in the prompt may be used to formulate the thesis statement)
___ The introduction is at least 4 – 6 sentences
Body Paragraphs
___ The topic sentence is the first sentence of each body paragraph
___ The topic sentences are an extension of the thesis statement—each topic sentence clearly proves and supports the thesis statement and responds to the prompt or writing assignment
___ Topic sentences do not summarize plot or make general comments
___ Body paragraphs are developed with at least two supporting passages/quotes from the literature
___ Provide reader with the context for each supporting quote: speaker + occasion
___ Follow each quote with at least two sentences of analysis that explain how the quote supports and proves the topic sentence and therefore the thesis statement
___ The last sentence of each body paragraph is a concluding sentence that summarizes the paragraph and/or transitions to the next paragraph
Conclusion
___Restates the thesis statement
___Summarizes the main ideas without being repetitive
___May possibly revisit the hook or provide an appropriate quotation
___Expands on the ideas in the essay, leaving the reader thinking and pondering
___The conclusion is at least 4 – 6 sentences
___Never write “In conclusion…”
Other Important Aspects
___Use formal writing style, tone, and language
___Avoid slang, poor diction, non-specific language, and contractions
___Avoid addressing the reader and the use of first-person
___Avoid asking rhetorical questions
___Be mindful and aware of MLA format in citing your sources in the text
___Pay attention to spelling, punctuation and grammar
___Always proofread and self-edit your work
___Give your essay a creative, thoughtful and interesting title
Topic Sentence Checklist
An effective topic sentence:
___ Proves and supports a thesis statement
___ Tells the reader the focus of the paragraph
___ States a claim, idea, or assertion—the author’s expert opinion about the literature
___ Like the thesis statement, addresses how/why questions
___ Is very clear and very specific
___ Avoids 1st person point of view
___ Avoids plot summary
___ Avoids stating the obvious
___ Avoids passive voice
Using Supporting Details Checklist
Consider the following when using supporting quotes and passages in your writing:
___ Lead into or set up your quote/passage with speaker (character/narrator) and occasion(context, or what’s happening in the plot
___ Follow up a quote with at least two sentences of commentary and analysis before moving on to the next supporting detail
___ Avoid excessive plot summary
___ Be sure the quote is relevant to your topic sentence and thesis—does your quote help prove your point?
___ Avoid letting the quote speak for itself—avoid “dropping” the quote
Remember: Each supporting detail is made up of:
1. Lead-in or set-up: Speaker + Occasion
2. Direct quote or passage
3. One or two sentences of commentary/analysis
Paper Format and Titles
Margins:
In MLA format the margins are as follows:
Top: 1 inch
Left: 1 inch
Right: 1 inch
Bottom: 1 inch
Spacing:
All MLA style papers are double spaced throughout.
Times New Roman
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