You will submit a research essay based on the life of a prominent Chicana/Latina/Mexican-American and/or Native/Indigenous woman and write a 4-page (1000 to 1250 word-count) MLA formatted essayLinks to an external site. (page numbers, work cited page, in-text citations, etc.).
Previously you submitted the name of the woman you intended to research. You should have received approval from the instructor. Without approval, you will not receive credit for this Final Exam Essay.
Be sure to include information from reliable, credible and academically worthy sources. You will need to include information from a minimum of four sources and include in-text citationsLinks to an external site. when paraphrasing or using a direct quote.
Grammar and spelling DO COUNT!
Suggested Essay Organization:
- Introduction paragraph
- provide an overview of the essay and subject-matter without specific details
- Childhood
- Education
- Career
- Family life
- Awards, recognitions, lasting legacy
- Conclusion paragraph
- include why all Americans should know about this important woman
Follow this format:
- A four-page (1000-1250 word-count) essay, with an introduction paragraph, supporting paragraphs and a final summary paragraphLinks to an external site.
- Be sure to double-space.
- Use 1 inch margins
- 12-point New Times Roman font
- Include page numbers
- Be sure to cite your sources in the body of the paper. This means in-text citationsLinks to an external site..
- Use MLA formattingLinks to an external site.
- Include a works cited pageLinks to an external site.
use this file it has the resources i chose