Instruction
One of the core requirements of this essay is the inclusion of at least three (3) scholarly secondary sources (defined in class). If you are unsure if your sources are scholarly, contact your discussion group leader to check. You may additionally use other, non-scholarly sources, but be very careful not to choose ones of poor quality. You are responsible for evaluating the quality of all of your research. To be successful, your essay must have an argumentative thesis, and it must engage your research in service to that argument. You will be required to handle your sources responsibly, which means both accurately citing them and taking care not to misrepresent them. Be careful not to allow the voices and ideas of the authors of your research sources to overtake your own voice and the point that you are making (i.e., do not fail to explain the relevance of and analyze the things you cite). Once again, your essay will be marked based on the following criteria: the quality of your thesis, the organization of your essay, the relevance of your evidence, the coherency and detail of your analysis, the technical quality of your writing. In addition, you will be evaluated on the quality and use of your research. You must quote, cite, and provide references following MLA or APA guidelines. Your essay must be submitted in Brightspace as a Word or PDF document with the following formatting, adhering to MLA or APA style guidelines: - Font: Times New Roman - Font Size: 12 pt. - Margins: 1 inch - Spacing: Double