The essay should be at least 1200words in length. The Works Cited page does not count in this total.
Make sure that you have a strong, argumentative thesis statement that clearly lays out what you will discuss in your paper.
Use the scholarly tone for writing a formal paper.
Support your argument with evidence from your research.
Include proper MLA in-text citations and Work(s) Citedpage
You must have at least five sources for your essay.
You must have a variety of source mediums. The sources must be evaluated for strength. You must have at least five sources for your essay. However, you may find that you will need even more. These may come from books, magazines, journals, online databases, or the Internet websites, but do not to rely completely on one type of source (such as using only Internet websites). This does not mean, however, that you have to have one of each type of source. In other words, you must have a variety of source mediums. You should evaluate your sources for strength and make sure that they are appropriate for an academic assignment.
Do not use Wikipedia as a source.
All sources must be represented within the text of the essay, which means that you must cite each source at least once. You will follow the MLA format for citing these sources.
Your essay must also have a Works Cited page that lists the sources used in your essay. It will be written according to the MLA format. It does not count toward the required length of the essay.
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