revising and editing essay

Revise Essay 1 (rough draft)

  • Review feedback from your instructor (and any other tutor services that might be utilized).
  • Review the Essay 1 Writing Assignment Guidelines AGAIN. Make sure your essay follows every guideline listed below.
  • Essay 1 Guidelines:
    • Essay 1 should include a total of 6 paragraphs.
      • Paragraph 1: Include an introduction paragraph. The introduction should end in a clearly stated thesis statement that conveys a sense of purpose and supports your position.
      • Paragraphs 2-4: In each of the three supporting paragraphs, include the following:
        • topic sentence
        • 1-2 claims (1 claim per paragraph is easiest)
        • 1-2 pieces of evidence (claims need documented evidence)
        • documented quotations, paraphrases, summarizations
        • Interpretation sentences
        • Conclusion sentence
      • Paragraph 5: You should write a rebuttal/opposing side paragraph giving a “nod” to the other side of the argument. You are not required to have a source for the opposing viewpoint(s).
      • Paragraph 6: Include an adequate conclusion paragraph that emphatically states your position and summarizes your essay’s overall point.
    • Required word count = 1,000-1,500 words
    • *** No long quotations of 40 words or longer should be used in Essay 1.
    • APA formatting required – see APA helpful links for help
    • 2-3 sources required to support your claims (2 minimum)
    • Unreliable or general study-related internet sources will not be accepted as valid sources (examples NOT acceptable: Wikipedia, personal blogs, SparkNotes, StudyMode, Schmoop, GradeSaver, etc.)
    • Third person only (no first person “I” or second person “you” pronouns)
    • No contractions
    • Use correct grammar and mechanics and formal academic language.
    • All essays will be checked automatically for plagiarism through Turnitin.
      • THIS THIS INFORMATON TO UNDERSTAND EXACTLY IS NEEDED TO WRITE THIS PAPER CORRECTLY.