Content
● Title: introduces the topic
● Lead: introduces your position in a thesis statement or narrative hook
● Arguments for – three well developed points
● Arguments against – address two-three points and make them work for your position
● Appropriate, logical and convincing evidence
● Ending: add something for the reader to think about
● Length: 3-5 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12 point font.
Organization
● Strong lead, powerful ending
● Clear, focused and arguable thesis
● Logical and sequenced paragraphs
● Transitions from paragraph to paragraph
Style
● Establish a discernible voice through vocabulary and syntax
● Vary sentence openings and repair run-on sentences
● Point of view: first person or third person
Mechanics
● Appropriate sentence structure
● Consistent verb tense
● Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
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● Title: introduces the topic
● Lead: introduces your position in a thes appeared first on study tools.
