For this course, all essays must be a minimum of five paragraphs. This includes a clear introduction of your topic with a thesis statement, three main points that support your thesis statement, and a clear concluding statement. Your introduction should include a single sentence that helps the reader understand what your essay is about--this is your thesis statement--followed by an introduction to the points you will make that support your thesis in the order you will present them as your body paragraphs, and a clear transition statement that helps the reader seamlessly transition to the first body paragraph. Your body paragraphs should be organized in the order they are introduced in your introduction. Use cited research and quotes to support your claims. Your conclusion should summarize all important points made in your essay without saying the exact same thing again and without introducing new ideas. Plagiarized essays will result in a zero without an opportunity for redo. It can be easy to plagiarize, so check out this short video explaining plagiarism and how to avoid it: https://www. commoncraft. com/video/plagiarism

Anytime you use someone else’s words and ideas, they must be given credit. All sources used must be cited in MLA format and quotes may not exceed one to two sentences. Refer to the following link for the MLA style guide: https://owl. purdue. edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_s tyle/mla_formatting_and_style_guide /mla_formatting_and_style_guide. htm

You should run all Rough Drafts essays through the following site before submitting and make appropriate changes to your Final Draft. This site will tell you the changes that need to be made and a approximate grade for your paper. Make approprite changes and send your essay through as many times as needed to ensure a passing grade: https://www. paperrater. com/free_paper_grader

For your written submission, first state that you have read and understood the above expectations and that you will do your best to produce quality work as well as answer the following questions with full sentences:

How long should your essays be?

What is plagiarism and how do you prevent it?

What format should your essays be written in and your sources cited in?

What site should you put your essays through before submitting your final draft to make appropriate changes and see your tentative score?