Create an introductory paragraph that grabs the reader’s attention, provides background information and funnels to the thesis. The introduction should be eight sentences long including the . Form a one-sentence thesis that is specific, assertive, and responsive to the prompt. Place the thesis at the end of introduction. Boldface the thesis.
Write topic sentences that directly reflect thesis content and organization and that also organize their paragraphs. Place a topic sentence at the beginning of its paragraph. Boldface topic sentences. Develop eight-sentence body paragraphs that are cohesive, coherent, and unified. Include two to three quotations in each body paragraph.
Quotations should include one sentence or a partial sentence and be integrated so that the writing reads clearly and smoothly. Quotations of one or two words will not be counted. Do not place ellipses at the beginning or end of a quotation. Before quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing a source for the first time, the source must be introduced with the author’s full name and the title of the source. Include a one-or-two sentence summary following the author’s name and the title. Quote or paraphrase the five credible sources. There should be exactly five sources.
