I. INTRODUCTION: (5-7 complete sentences)

Develop the lead from your outline in 4-6 complete sentences.
NOTE: Be sure your lead does NOT mention any of your 3 examples. Only the thesis statement should state them since the body paragraphs will discuss each in detail.
Then, insert the thesis statement from your prewriting wherever it fits in best.
Do not use “you” or “your” unless it is part of a quotation.
II. BODY PARAGRAPH #1 (8-12 complete sentences)

State the FIRST EXAMPLE from the thesis statement.
Develop the first type of support stated in your outline in at least 3 complete sentences.
Develop the second type of support stated in your outline in at least 3 MORE complete sentences.
Use at least two transitional expressions from the list in this paragraph.
Conclude by restating the example stated in the topic sentence for this paragraph. Do NOT repeat it.
Do not use “you” or “your” unless it is part of a quote from an expert.
III. BODY PARAGRAPH #2 (8-12 complete sentences)

State the SECOND EXAMPLE from the thesis statement.
Develop the first type of support stated in your outline in at least 3 complete sentences.
Develop the second type of support stated in your outline in at least 3 MORE complete sentences.
Use at least two transitional expressions from the list in this paragraph.
Conclude by restating the example stated in the topic sentence for this paragraph. Do NOT repeat it.
Do not use “you” or “your” unless it is part of a quote from an expert.
IV. BODY PARAGRAPH #3 (8-12 complete sentences)

State the THIRD EXAMPLE from the thesis statement.
Develop the first type of support stated in your outline in at least 3 complete sentences.
Develop the second type of support stated in your outline in at least 3 MORE complete sentences.
Use at least two transitional expressions from the list in this paragraph.
Conclude by restating the example stated in the topic sentence for this paragraph. Do NOT repeat it.
Do not use “you” or “your” unless it is part of a quote from an expert.
V. CONCLUSION: (5-7 complete sentences)

Develop the concluding comment from your outline in 4-6 complete sentences.
Then, insert the restatement of the thesis (the three examples) wherever it fits in best.
NOTE: Be sure your concluding comment does NOT mention any of your 3 examples. Only the restatement of the thesis statement should state them since the body paragraphs already discussed each in detail.
Do not use “you” or “your” unless it is part of a quotation.

STEP 4: PROOFREADING ACTIVITY (50 pts.) – Choose ONE option from the list below. Keep in mind failure to include this information in Assignment 4 will result in failing grade; in addition, 10 points will be deducted from your essay grade.

OPTION 1 (in person): Go to the Writing Center in Adkins 116 in order to ask a tutor to help you proofread your essay for grammatical errors only. The tutor will give you a form with his or her feedback. Give me the form in class on Thursday OR take a screenshot of the form and e-mail it to me no later than the due date.

OPTION 2 (online): Submit your completed typed first draft of Essay 2 to Smarthinking in order to have a tutor proofread your essay for grammatical errors. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT THE ESSAY TO SMARTHINKING NO LATER THAN FRIDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT IN ORDER TO GET CREDIT ON ASSIGNMENT 2. Once you receive a response from the tutor, you must copy and paste the feedback you receive from the tutor in your Assignment 4 document below the essay. Be sure to include the tutor’s comments as well as the copy of your essay the tutor returns to you with his or her comments in it.

IMPORTANT: Watch the recorded Zoom session posted in Module 3 about Smarthinking.

The SMARTHINKING link is posted on the CANVAS homepage for the class.
Click on “Submit My Writing or Career Documents”.
Click on “LC Writing” or “Essay Center”.
Be sure to fill in the required information.
When you are asked to select at least two areas in which you need help, choose GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS and SENTENCE STRUCTURE only.
Be sure to upload your essay at the bottom.
NOTE: it typically takes about 24-48 hours to receive a response.
To check if a tutor has responded, click on the Smarthinking link and click on “Review My Sessions and Submissions.
Once you receive a response, copy and paste it in Assignment 2 for credit. Be sure to include the copy of your essay the tutor returned with his or her comments in it.
If you have any technical problems, contact the Learning Center Services via the link on the course homepage.

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After you have completed Assignment 4:

Save your work as a Word file – The file type must be .doc, .docx, or .pdf!
Upload and submit your file via the assignment inbox that appears below no later than the due date before midnight.
Do not simply attach your file – you must be able to view the document in the Preview panel before you submit it.

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