EN 111 MOD 2 sum mary

1. Half Draft (was due in Module 2)

· An introductory paragraph that attempts to gain the interest of readers and introduces your closed research theme reading.

· A full and accurate summary of the closed research theme reading

· In-text citations of “They Say” summaries and quotations of the closed research theme reading and other sources, if you use any

· APA or MLA style formatting, as specified by your instructor, with a References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) page

· Observation of the conventions of Standard Written English

· 350-450 words (no more, no less) for the half draft (References or Works Cited list does not count in the minimum word-count requirement)

· See the assessment rubric in the assignment page “M02 Writing Project 1 Summary and Response: Half Draft” for an understanding of how the half draft will be graded

2. Final Draft (due in here Module 3)

· An introductory paragraph that attempts to gain the interest of readers and introduces your closed research theme reading, and offers a thesis statement suggesting what your response to the closed research theme reading will be focused on

· A thesis statement previewing your “I Say” in response to the closed research theme reading

· A full and accurate summary of the closed research theme reading

· A meaningful response, supported with evidence, to the closed research theme reading

· A concluding paragraph

· Revisions made based on the feedback you received from your instructor on the Half Draft (See the Grades link or consult your instructor for this feedback)

· In-text citations of “They Say” summaries and quotations of the closed research theme reading and other sources, if you use any.

· APA or MLA style formatting, as specified by your instructor, with a References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) page

· Observation of the conventions of Standard Written English

· Minimum 750 words for the final draft (References or Works Cited list does not count in the minimum word-count requirement)

· See the assessment rubric on the assignment page “M03 Writing Project 1 Summary and Response: Final Draft” for an understanding of how the final draft will be graded