· Write a "5-paragraph," academic, compare-contrast essay.
o Incorporates at least
2 to 3 credible (preferably academic, peer-reviewed) research sources.
o Essay is a 1,050- to 1,400-word Rough Draft of your comparison-contrast paper.
o Your Essay emphasizes similarities and differences, in examining two ideas in the paper.
o Provides complete Reference information on References page.
o In-text citations are included for EVERY fact, and reflects a credible research source.
Organization
· The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. Points are supported with credible facts and evidence.
· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points, and includes an appropriate Points Listed thesis statement.
· Transitions - are present both between paragraphs, AND between sentences. Transitions insertedare logical, and maintain the flow of the paper.
· The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
Mechanics
· The essay adheres to APA formatting, to include:
1. A Title Page
2. A References Page
· 3. in-text citations in your Body Paragraphs.
· Rules of spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
· Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied (i.e., uses a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences)
· Both the Plagiarism Checker and WritePoint reports have been submitted with your paper.