Critically analyze your topic. Since this paper is for an academic audience, pay special attention to your language, word choice, and sentence structure. Use the third person only, and do not use contractions in your composition.
Composition Requirements Sheet
Instructions: Critically analyze your topic. Since this paper is for an academic audience, pay special attention to your language, word choice, and sentence structure. Use the third person only, and do not use contractions in your composition.
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MLA Guidelines
· Type your composition in a Word document.
o Double-space the text of your paper using Times New Roman as a font.
o The font size should be 12 pt.
· Set the margins of your document to 1 inch on all sides.
· Indent the first line of paragraphs with a tab or five spaces.
· Create a header that numbers all pages in the upper right-hand corner with your last name and page number 0.5 inches from the top.
· If you need further information, refer to the MLA Format in Module 0.
The First Page
· Do not make a title page.
· In the upper left-hand corner of the first page, type your name, your instructor’s name, the course, and the date. Double-spaced the information.
· Double space once and center your created title. Do not underline, italicize, or place your title in quotation marks.
· Use quotation marks for short stories and articles.
Writing Prompt: Considering your reading of "The New Jim Crow" and the author's observation that more Black men are imprisoned today than at any other moment in our nation's history, do you know anyone who is incarcerated? If so, what is the accused crime? How long has he/she been incarcerated? How long is the sentence? How is this person's disposition (hopeful, depressed, doubtful)?
Supporting Evidence: Make sure you incorporate quotations from your primary source and one to two secondary sources in your composition if you need to do so. These sources must be documented within the body of your essay and on a Works CitedLinks to an external site. page. Do not pad your essay with multiple or excessively lengthy quotations. Do not allow your use of quotations to overshadow your own voice. The composition should consist largely of your ideas and assertions. Do not include statistical data or percentages.
Length requirement: Two typed, double-spaced pages is the requirement, at least 700 words. (Proofread and edit the document to ensure it is grammatically correct.)
Rubric
Analysis Rubric
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Analysis
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome INTRODUCTION, THESIS STATEMENT,
AND CONCLUSION: The introduction (when applicable) possesses a strong tone
setting. The first paragraph introduces the topic and what the reader hopes
to accomplish, though there is no announcement of intent. Readers can easily
identify the focus of the essay and purpose for writing. A well developed
thesis statement is present making a focused claim, assertion, or persuasive
argument. The conclusion does not introduce new ideas but recapitulates the
main ideas of the essay bringing the essay to a definitive close. |
15 to
>13.0 ptsExceptional 13 to
>11.0 ptsEffective 11 to
>9.0 ptsEmerging 9 to
>0 ptsIneffective |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION: The body
of the essay contains transitional devices between paragraphs creating a
seamless, effective flow between ideas. The topic sentences for each
paragraph are well constructed and affirm the thesis statement. The essay is
well developed, coherent, and organized, containing a formal tone, syntactic
variety, and scholastic diction. 10-15 detailed sentences are present in each
paragraph. |
20 to
>17.0 ptsExceptional 17 to
>14.0 ptsEffective 14 to
>10.0 ptsEmerging 10 to
>0 ptsIneffective |
20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome ANALYTICAL REASONING, EVIDENCE, DEVELOPMENT:
The writer remains on task. The content is relevant and displays critical
thinking exemplifying the writer’s understanding of the rhetorical mode:
analysis. The writer presents concrete details and examples, and in-text
citations, along with sufficient evidence used to support each idea in
logical progression. A focused claim is presented, evidence is incorporated
and interpreted along with analytical reasoning. The prompt is addressed in
its entirety. |
30 to
>25.0 ptsExceptional 25 to >20.0 ptsEffective 20 to
>15.0 ptsEmerging 15 to
>0 ptsIneffective |
30 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome CONVENTIONS: There are minimal
punctuation, spelling, grammar and mechanical errors present (Semicolon usage
errors, Omitted Commas, Comma splices, Subject-verb agreement, Run-on
sentences, Sentence fragments, Sentence structure errors, contractions, and
person). |
15 to
>13.0 ptsExceptional 13 to
>11.0 ptsEffective 11 to
>9.0 ptsEmerging 9 to
>0 ptsIneffective |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome AUDIENCE AND VOICE: The writer
recognizes the interest level, expectations and informational needs of the
audience. The author has a clear and compelling voice. |
10 to
>8.0 ptsExceptional 8 to
>6.0 ptsEffective 6 to >4.0 ptsEmerging 4 to
>0 ptsIneffective |
10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome FORMATTING AND REQUIREMENTS: The
essay demonstrates mastery of the MLA format including the appropriate
header, title, spacing, numbering, and proper formatting of in-text citations,
and Works Cited page. The documentation and length requirements are
satisfied. |
10 to
>8.0 ptsExceptional 8 to
>6.0 ptsEffective 6 to >4.0 ptsEmerging 4 to
>0 ptsIneffective |
10 pts |
Total Points: 100
