compose a 500-word (minimum) essay. The essay must include a minimum of five, well-developed paragraphs: an introductory paragraph that includes the thesis, three supporting paragraphs (minimum), and a concluding paragraph. Paragraph divisions provide transition, clarity, and organization to an essay. You must include at least one source. All sources must be online and no more than five years old. Ask the instructor about exceptions.
Your paper will be pointless if there is no controversy involved in your argument of definition—some readers should disagree with your point of view.
- Your essay should conform to the format of the example above.
- Include a thesis in the introductory paragraph of your essay and underline it.
- Use and cite at least one short direct quotation (fewer than five lines of text) from a source of your choice.
- Include an in-text citation for each quotation in MLA format.
- Include a Works Cited section in MLA format. Begin the Works Cited section at the end of your essay and include “Works Cited” centered at the top of the page, followed by the citation. The Works Cited page must be numbered. For example, if the last page of the text of your essay is 2, then the Works Cited section will begin on Page 3.