REQUIREMENTS:
- The essay should be at least 1000words in length.
- Make sure that you have a strong, argumentative thesis statement that clearly lays out what you will discuss in your paper.
- Use the scholarly tone for writing a formal paper.
- Support your argument with evidence from your research.
- Include proper MLA in-text citations and Work(s) Cited page
- You must have at least four sourcesfor your essay.
- You must have a variety of source mediums.
- MLA Format- Use a 12 point font. No fancy fonts. Be sure to double space the entire paper.Include your name, date, and course number in the upper left-hand corner. Create an original title.
- You must have at least four sourcesfor your essay. However, you may find that you will need even more. These may come from books, magazines, journals, online databases, or the Internet websites, but do not to rely completely on one type of source (such as using only Internet websites). This does not mean, however, that you have to have one of each type of source. In other words, you must have a variety of source mediums. You should evaluate your sources for strength and make sure that they are appropriate for an academic assignment.
- Do not use Wikipedia as a source.
- All sources must be represented within the text of the essay, which means that you must cite each source at least once. You will follow the MLA format for citing in text citations for these sources. IN depth information on how to cite sources can be found in your Little Seagull Handbook under the “MLA” section.
- Your essay must also have a Works Cited page that lists the sources used in your essay. It will be written according to the MLA format. It does not count toward the required length of the essay.
First, get to know our library: http://libguides.tridenttech.edu/LibraryOrientation. There is a wealth of information at your fingertips!
Also try to search for articles using one of our library’s online databases ( Academic Search Premier or Opposing Viewpoints in Context are a couple of my favorites) ; you should also check through the other available databases.
You should also try an “Advanced Search” on Google to see what sources are available on the Internet. This might also provide you with a bibliography or listing of other available sources.