i will need the outline as well its due after 2 hours
Assignment: Write a five or six paragraph, logical division essay about any topic you choose.
***For a logical division essay, make sure that you are looking at causes, reasons, types, kinds, qualities, methods, or advantages. Choose only ONE of these! Do not include cause AND effect or advantages AND disadvantages! These are different essay styles that we will discuss later in the semester.
Steps you must follow to complete your assignment:
- Begin by brainstorming everything you know about your topic.
- Organize your ideas by writing a brief outline of your essay
- Write an introduction paragraph that includes a hook and thesis statement. The thesis statement should clearly state the topic of your essay and the subdivisions
- Write the body of the essay – include transitional signals. You must have at least three paragraphs in the body. Your paragraphs should be unified and coherent
- Write a concluding paragraph- summarize or restate the thesis statement and also include a closing thought
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Format (5 points):
Name, date, instructor’s name, title, indented paragraphs, 1 inch margins,
double-spaced, typed
Mechanics (5 points):
Correct use of: capital letters, spelling,
and punctuation
Organization:
Thesis Statement: (10 points)
Topic + Controlling Idea, one sentence
Not too general, Not too specific
Clearly expresses the main point
Introductory Paragraph: (10 points)
Hook + connector + Thesis Statement
At least 3 sentences, related to the topic
Supporting Paragraphs: (10 points)
Topic Sentences related to the Thesis
All support/details explain the topic
sentence
Everything is relevant
Concluding Paragraph: (10 points)
Restates the main idea OR restates the
main points, does not repeat exactly
Concluding Thought is a prediction,
consequence, result, solution,
recommendation, or quote
Sentence Structure
Unity (10 points):
Each paragraph explains only one idea
Every sentence relates directly to the
topic sentence
Cohesion (10 points):
Good use of transition signals (not too
many or too few)
Ideas are in a logical order
Pronouns are consistent (singular or
plural)
Key nouns are repeated appropriately in
order to keep the topic clear
Grammar (5 points)
Sentence Structure (10 points):
Brainstorm, Outline, Rough Draft (15 points)