| These pages should be considered just one
place to look for writing resources.Whether you are using a pencil or
a pen, tap "The Inkwell." It just may make the difference in
your final written piece!
Basics
to remember about essays
Essays
are graded on a holistic scale of 0 to 6. Process points are given for brainstorming,
a rough draft, and the final product. Open-ended responses are graded
on a holistic scale of 0 to 4. On either scale, a zero is earned for a
response that is off topic or irrelevant. Content and form are evaluated.
The strongest responses earn a 6 or a 4. Use the following as your criteria:
clear demonstration of the task, completion of all parts of the task,
insightful explanation/opinion, textual references, audience and purpose
awareness, logical organization, and grammatical command.
An
easy way to remember composition development is to think in three's. Whether
you are writing a paragraph, an essay or a paper, you will need an introductory,
a body and a concluding aspect to the composition.
need a topic sentence, supporting details and a clincher or concluding
statement. Fully developed paragraphs should be at least 6 sentences.
For the ultimate "Haines" paragraph, 8 to 10 sentences is more
like it! Remember, it's easy. Look to those supporting details.
need an introductory paragraph with all of the above form requirements.
The topic sentence, though, becomes your thesis. The body paragraphs are
developed like all other paragraphs, keeping in mind that each paragraph
supports your essay's focus. The final paragraph clinches the essay, summarizing
and reinforcing for the reader.
are no different in form or development, but you
will often be required to research and integrate documented support. When
quoting, remember to frame those quotes, again thinking the magic number
"3".
A
final thought: . There
are many type of sentence connectives. These little words and phrases
will definitely make the difference in an essay's logical development.
Refer to the resource page in the class syllabus. Don't be afraid to use
a variety of transition words.
The Writing
Den's Essay Builder provides some basics regarding essays. This is
a good 'refresher' site.
Purdue University's Writing Lab and Indispensable
Writing Resources have some good tips for all types of writing.
|
