5.5 WRITE: Instructions for Essay 02

Topic

Write another report for the website that serves people working in your industry. Describe a problem related to the technology that you described in Essay 01. Then describe one or more solutions to solve this problem. You have two options:

  1. Describe a problem your industry had in the past and how this technology has solved it
    …OR…
  2. Describe a problem that this new technology has now created and how your industry will solve that problem.

Guidelines

NOTE: The new instructions are in bold.

  • Write 2 to 3 pages double-spaced. The exact number of pages, paragraphs, or words is not important. The important thing is that your ideas are clear, complete, and compelling.
  • Give your essay a title. Capitalize the first letter of each major word (do not capitalize conjunctions, prepositions, or articles unless they are the first word of the title). Use the CENTER button on the Google Docs or Word toolbar to center the title automatically and accurately.
  • Use as many body paragraphs as necessary. Each body paragraph needs a clear topic sentence and supporting ideas. Use a variety of sentence types. Use your computer’s TAB key to indent the first line of each paragraph.
  • Include an introduction with a thesis statement that contains a clear topic and claim followed by a preview of the main points.
  • Support your ideas with specific details, descriptions, examples, and information from at least THREE outside sources. Use MLA style for both in-text citations and a Works Cited page. You must cite anything that is not common knowledge. Remember that a Works Cited page will begin a new page at the end of your document.
  • The conclusion should restate the thesis (topic + claim) in light of the information you provided in the body.
  • For academic writing, use a formal tone. Write in third person, not first or second person (don’t use I, we, or you).
  • Use academic vocabulary. Use transition signals (first, next, also, however, etc.) to guide the reader.
  • Remember to edit, proofread, and revise carefully, paying close attention to grammar and mechanics. Review the grading rubrics below and double check your essay for comma splices, subject-verb agreement, word forms, punctuation and spelling.
  • Do your own work; do not plagiarize.

Formatting

All out-of-class writing assignments must be typed. Use a regular font (not too big or little or crazy — for example: Times Roman 12). Assignments must be double-spaced (skip a line). Use approximately one-inch margins on all sides. Include your name and date in the upper left-hand corner. Put the page number in the upper right-hand corner with your last name like this: Krause 1 [but you should use your own last name].

Grading

Each draft is worth 10 points, however each draft is graded differently. The grading rubric for the first draft awards more points for content and organization, while the grading rubric for the second draft awards more points for grammar and mechanics.

  • Grading Rubric for Draft Essay – See Appendix B
  • Grading Rubric for Revised Essay – See Appendix C

MODEL ESSAY

Look in Appendix B for an example of a finished essay.

 

ANALYZE THE ASSIGNMENT

  1. What is the purpose of this essay?
  2. Who is your primary audience for this essay?
  3. What type of essay will this be? What will you say or show?
  4. What voice or point of view should you use in this essay?
  5. What evidence should you use to support your ideas?
  6. How long should this essay be?
  7. When is the draft version of this essay due?
  8. How will you submit the first draft of your essay?
  9. When is the revised version of this essay due?
  10. How will you submit the revised version of your essay?

 

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