How to Write an Essay PDF
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THESIS
ARGUMENT P1
ARGUMENT P2
CONCLUSION
How to Write a Great Essay for Dr. Luna
BASIC FORMAT
4 -‐6 Paragraphs
3-‐4 Bluebook Pages
THESIS
ARGUMENT P1
ARGUMENT P2
ProposiNon 1
ProposiNon 2 Therefore
Conclusion: Answer to QuesNon
Evidence 1
Evidence 2
Evidence 1
Evidence 2
CONCLUSION
ProposiNon 1 = TRUE
ProposiNon 2 = TRUE Therefore
THESIS = TRUE
Detailed Format Detailed Format
THESIS
ARGUMENT P1
ARGUMENT P2
CONCLUSION
How to Write a Great Essay for Dr. Luna
EvaluaNon
0-‐ 4 Points
0-‐ 8 Points
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0-‐ 2 Points
THESIS
ARGUMENT P1
ARGUMENT P2
CONCLUSION
How to Write a Great Essay for Dr. Luna
EvaluaNon
0-‐ 4 Points
0-‐ 8 Points
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0-‐ 2 Points
0= No thesis 1-‐2 = Answer QuesNon but no ProposiNons 3-‐4 = idenNfy ProposiNons & Answer QuesNon 4 =Clearly idenNfy ProposiNons & Directly Ne to Answer
THESIS
ARGUMENT P1
ARGUMENT P2
CONCLUSION
How to Write a Great Essay for Dr. Luna
EvaluaNon
0-‐ 4 Points
0-‐ 8 Points
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0-‐ 2 Points
0= No Argument Paragraph 1-‐3 = Argument does not address ProposiNon nor present evidence 4-‐6= Argument addresses ProposiNon but uses weak/ hypotheNcal evidence 7/8 = Argument addresses ProposiNon with clear, historical & Course related evidence
THESIS
ARGUMENT P1
ARGUMENT P2
CONCLUSION
How to Write a Great Essay for Dr. Luna
EvaluaNon
0-‐ 4 Points
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0= No Conclusion 1= Conclusion summarizes Thesis. 2= SubjecNve: conclusion reflects superiorally literate presentaNon across essay.
THESIS
ARGUMENT P1
ARGUMENT P2
CONCLUSION
How to Write a Great Essay for Dr. Luna
EvaluaNon
0-‐ 4 Points
0-‐ 8 Points
0-‐ 8 Points
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If You write more than 2-‐3 pages and they are good quality you might get a few extra points. But be sure you have Nme to complete both essays
THESIS
ARGUMENT P1
ARGUMENT P2
CONCLUSION
How to Write a Great Essay for Dr. Luna
EvaluaNon
0-‐ 4 Points
0-‐ 8 Points
0-‐ 8 Points
0-‐ 2 Points
A Third Essay may be done for extra credit, = N/4 for maximum of 5 pts.
THESIS
ARGUMENT P1
ARGUMENT P2
CONCLUSION
How to Write a Great Essay for Dr. Luna
TIP
OUTLINE your essays in advance! Use whatever
technique works best for you.