- A full five, typed, double-spaced pages. (Five-point loss per page less.)
- MLA formatting.
- Three reputable, outside sources. (No blogs, .coms, or Wikipedia.)
- Signal phrases and in-text citations.
- Quotation sandwich
- Works cited page.
- Introductory paragraph with hook.
- Thesis with sub-points.
- Appropriate transitions within and between paragraphs.
- Counterargument and refutation or concession.
- Concluding paragraph that emphasizes the importance of knowing the facts presented. (Avoid simply repeating the thesis and key points.) Make it thought-provoking.
- Avoidance of first and second person.
- Effective sentencing and vocabulary usage.
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