ENGL 101 East Tennessee State University Homelessness Analysis Essay

ICW: Final MLA Analysis Essay Fall 2020

To conclude your research project, you will write an analysis essay in which you support a thesis by integrating source material. This paper is your own argument, but you should take into account what you have learned during this course: include effective evidence and incorporate it smoothly, point out possible objections to your argument, use appropriate transitions, and explain why the issue matters.

The primary goal of the essay is to convince the reader to agree with your thesis by explaining, describing, and supporting your claims with effective evidence and reasoning. As part of your research process, be sure to critically evaluate the information you are including as evidence using the CRAAP Criteria to ensure that your argument is logical, fair and well-reasoned.

This essay is worth 25% of your final grade, so plan accordingly according to the deadlines below. Also, reserve appointments with the Writing Center now so you are guaranteed a spot. The Writing Center generally gets busy toward the end of the semester.

Requirements:

The final draft should be between 5-7 pages typed, double-spaced, one-inch margins

The essay should adhere to MLA Manuscript form and use 12-point Times New Roman font – See p. 464-466 in Rules for Writers

A minimum of 3 sources that meet the CRAAP Criteria must be synthesized and smoothly integrated through paraphrases and quotations

Main points should respond to the “So what?” or “Why does it matter?” questions

All sources must be properly documented in MLA format both in-text and on a Works Cited page – See p. 419-420 in Rules for Writers

The final draft must be meticulously proofread. Work with the Writing Center for editing help (drafts containing more than 5 errors will be penalized one letter grade)

The essay should not include first person pronouns, such as “I” or “My”

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*Keep copies of ALL drafts as proof of process if needed to demonstrate original work