the structural components of academic writing

the structural components of academic writing

In this paper,

  • Build on the Outline and Rough Draft by responding to the main points of the Maggie Downs essay with a clear argument.
  • Revise and edit previous work, incorporating instructor feedback from previous submissions in the course.
  • Support your response with examples from the selected essay, and include at least one quote and one paraphrase (a total of two citations) in APA format.
  • State specific details about the essay you selected, the topic that it explores, and your critical response to that topic.
  • Produce academic argumentative writing using appropriate tone, style, and citation format as well as correct grammar, spelling, and sentence mechanics.
  • Include the structural components of academic writing: an introduction with a thesis, support paragraphs, and a conclusion.

The Final Critical Response Essay

  • Must be 4-5 properly-formatted pages or 1,000-1,250 words (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style.
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of essay
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must utilize academic voice.
  • Must include a clear thesis statement and review Chapters 4 and 5of Essentials of College Writing.
  • Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style.

***PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS AND USE FEEDBACK IN THIS FINAL PAPER

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