students benefit from a minimum of 6 paragraph structure but you re welcome to add more format requirements 1 500 to 2 500 words mla format
An Electronic copy of Epic Quest # 4- Essay # 4 – Final Draft – must be
submitted to the plagiarism checker.
Students benefit from a minimum of 6-paragraph structure, but you’re
welcome to add more. A sample student essay will be provided on Canvas as
well as the grading rubric.
Format Requirements: 1,500 to 2,500 words, MLA format.
Writing Requirements: Must meet academic writing standards. Papers should
clearly state the significance of the topic, and be organized with adequate
detail.
Work Cited Page is required.
Essay Structure Requirements:
INTROUCTION PARAGRAPH: introduction paragraph with a hook, both
essay titles, the authors of both readings, publications the article appears in,
explanation of what is the authors’ main claims are (what are their
arguments), explanation of the readings (a brief summary), and a clear thesis.
BODY PARAGRAPHS: Detailed supporting paragraphs started by topic
sentences, and an adequate concluding paragraph. Each supporting paragraph
must focus on only one aspect, trait, reason or point. Create detailed
illustrations so your reader can “see” what’s going on. YOUR BODY
PARAGRAPHS MUST INCLUDE SUPPORT FROM THE ASSIGNED
READING. You must explain the Rhetorical Strategy the Author is using
after you have incorporated the quote and how that strategy works on the
reader. You can use “I” statements (this is a personal essay).
CONCLUSION: Full conclusion that ties up your essay.
Purpose: to write an essay that analyzes the assigned text.
Audience: your classmates, instructors, and people unfamiliar with the topic.
Length: 1,500 to 2,500 words. THE WORK CITED PAGE DOES NOT
COUNT AS A PAGE.
PROMPT:
Are we zombies or zombie slayers? Explain your reasoning.
Your answer to this will form your Thesis Statement. You will
develop your argument in at least the first three body paragraphs of
your essay.
Your last body paragraph must be a counter argument to your
argument and must include a rebuttal.
What is a counter argument that can be used against your
position? Your counter argument must have a rebuttal (Your counter
argument – rebuttal should be together in one paragraph – there should
be a quote included. This paragraph should be the last paragraph before
your conclusion.
For this essay you should present at least three clear topics or opinions
(each topic or opinion should be its own paragraph – so this essay MUST BE a
minimum of 6 paragraphs in total – (the counter argument is included as one
of these topics). Explain your answers and support with examples from any
of the article I have assigned. You must use the Assigned Readings in all
your body paragraphs. You are only allowed one quote per body paragraph
(maximum of 3 to 4 lines) – NO block quotes are allowed. The quote you
use should support your position. You are not expected to conduct ANY
research and you cannot add your own materials. This essay should
include personal opinions, previous experience and observations to support
your thesis.
SOURCES THAT MUST BE USED: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2011/… AND https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/05/arts/television…
