Alcohol Usage Should Be Controlled

Alcohol Usage Should Be Controlled 

You should read over your research paper one more time to ensure it is free from errors. Is my thesis statement strong, and does it effectively tell the main idea of the essay? Did I underline my thesis statement? Are my paragraphs arranged logically? Do my paragraphs have strong topic sentences? Did I use parenthetical citations to cite ALL borrowed information? Am I using enough reputable sources? Are there enough examples to prove my thesis statement? Do I use transitions effectively between ideas and paragraphs? Do I have a strong concluding paragraph? Is my grammar correct? Do I use the proper punctuation for my sentences? Is my paper the right length? The guidelines and requirements for this assignment are: Remember to apply the concepts you’re learning in the course, including elements of grammar, punctuation, thesis development, and other skills. Length: This assignment should be a minimum of 4 pages (800 words). You should aim for at least 6 double-spaced pages (1,250 words), excluding the Works Cited page. Header: Include a header in the upper left-hand corner of your writing assignment with the following information: Your first and last name Course Title (Composition I) Assignment name (Research Paper) Current Date Format: Double-spacing throughout Standard 12 point font (Arial, TimesNewRoman, Calibri) Title, centered after heading 1” margins on all sides Save the file using one of the following extensions: .docx, .doc, .rtf, or .txt Underline your thesis statement in the introductory paragraph. Rubric: Research Paper Rubric Thesis is clearly established and maintained throughout the entire paper. Paper demonstrates a sophisticated awareness of audience and purpose. Central idea/focus maintained throughout. Essay completely supports the thesis with logical arrangement of evidence. At least three supporting points are present. All assertions are supported and relate to thesis. Clear and effective introduction, body, and conclusion: Introduction establishes the essay’s main idea, and conclusion summarizes thesis and main ideas without merely copying and pasting from the introduction. Clear and effective transitions are present throughout the paper. Demonstrates excellent understanding of organization. May contain 1 error in word choice, wordiness, redundancy, or awkwardness. May contain 1 error in inappropriate language for academic audience. Demonstrates sophisticated knowledge and skill with varied and complex sentence construction and vocabulary. Little-to-no unnecessary repetition.Contains either no grammar errors, or 1 – 2 different errors with no repetition. Contains either no punctuation/capitalization error, or 1 – 2 different errors with no repetition. Meets all requirements. Formatting is appropriate in terms of heading, title, margins, spacing, underlining thesis. Length meets minimum requirements of 800 words. Source minimum requirements (four credible sources) are met. Thoroughly researches the topic, uses sources effectively. No more than one different error in documenting sources using MLA style. This identical error may be repeated. Works Cited page may contain minor formatting errors, but all sources are clearly listed.