This essay assignment will be a revision of the essay you wrote the second day of class. It should discuss the regulation of the frequency of tobacco use in movies. It should include five paragraphs: 1 introduction, 2,3,4 body paragraphs, and 5 conclusion. Each paragraph should be constructed following the techniques we discussed in class.
Things you will be graded on:
Format: 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, indent the beginning of each paragraph
Length: 1 FULL page minimum; 2 FULL pages maximum.
Introduction: hook, background information, clear thesis statement, introduction to body paragraphs
Body Paragraphs x 3: relevant topic sentence, support your topic sentence with arguments, support your arguments with evidence, concluding sentence
Conclusion: do not summarize your essay, instead briefly revisit the main idea of each body paragraph, mention the significance of the discussion, expand upon the discussion by suggesting actions that can be taken on the issue
Don't plagiarism. Use quotes and write where ideas come from. Example: According to writing instructor Ryan Boyd, "100% of ESL students who plagiarize will be caught."
Be sure to follow the 4 principles of successful paragraph writing!
Double check your grammar and organization!
First Draft:
The file should be named Diagnostic2_FirstName LastName
The file should be uploaded to your ESL114_FirstName LastName folder.
The essay is due Thursday, September 16th at 11:59 PM.
Final Draft:
The file should be named Diagnostic3_FirstName LastName
The file should be uploaded to your ESL114_FirstName LastName folder.
The essay is due Sunday, September 19th at 11:59 PM.
