Assignment Task: Reread Dillard's essay
It is important that clearly understand the main point (thesis) of Dillard's essay. This is a crucial first step in the writing of your own essay.
You must understand the point that Dillard is making before you can make a point of your own that relates to and expands upon Dillard's essay.
Once you know what Dillard's thesis (argument) is, you are ready to step into the conversation and add another facet to the "conversation" that Dillard has started.
Brainstorm ideas for your thesis. Start with some research questions.
Choose one or more of your research questions and answer them.
Revise your thesis to give it a clear, specific focus. Create an outline of your essay.
Write a draft of your essay. Revise and rewrite.
Requirements:
A) Formal writing style, no mechanical or grammatical errors
B) A thesis that is clear and focused
C) Thesis is supported with evidence from the source-in this case, the essay by Dillard
D) MLA conventions for formatting, in-text citations and Works Cited page
E) Quotations, paraphrases, and summaries are synthesized into your essay with proper MLA format
F) An appropriate and consistent point-of-view
G) 500 to 750 words not counting quoted material (about two to three pages)
H) Times New Roman 12 point font, double-spaced