FORMAT:

Header information:

Name, Class, Instructor, Date

Original Title

Page Setup

Proper Spacing (double space)

Proper Margins (1.25”)

Proper Font/Size (no larger than 12 pt.)

Paragraphs indented 5 spaces

Left justified

Proper format of quotations

In text (less than 3 lines)

Block (longer than 3 lines)

ORGANIZATION

Introduction:

Original/interesting hook/”blimp shot”

Clearly defined topics/major points

Clear thesis statement

Body Paragraphs

Clear and effective topic sentence

Unified and coherent content

Topics/major points support thesis

Logical sequence

Clinching/transitional sentence

Conclusion

Demonstrates that thesis is justified from evidence provided in body paragraphs

Restate topics

Restate thesis

Explores broader implications of thesis

MECHANICS

Sentence Structure

Pronoun Reference

Pronoun use

Agreement

Punctuation

MLA format for reference

CONTENT

Relevant to question

Thoughtful analysis vs. plot summary

Logical development of ideas

Sufficient textual evidence