Formatting your essay

Add a heading In the UPPER LEFT corner Name Teacher Class Date (should be written as 9 May 2018) ** This should only be on the first page

Add a header In the UPPER RIGHT corner (Insert – page number) Last Name Page Number ** This should be on every page

Appearance Double space the entire text of essay (ctrl+2 OR doublespace icon on toolbar OR format+spacing) Choose a plain font (Times New Roman) The entire essay is size 12—no bigger, no smaller Make sure you have standard margins

Format your title Centered Capitalize important words Not bolded Not underlined No wordart Same font and size as the rest of the essay

Indent your paragraphs Use the TAB key Don’t put extra space between paragraphs

Authors and Titles Titles of plays are italicized NOT underlined Check spelling of play (The Crucible), author (Arthur Miller), and character names

Introduction Attention getter Starts broad Mentions title and author - Arthur Miller - The Crucible Clear thesis statement – last sentence of introduction (subject + specific opinion you want to prove in your paper)

Check topic sentences Make sure you have used key words from thesis in topic sentences. Make sure you do not have any examples or quotations in your topic sentences. Make sure they state the purpose of the entire paragraph.

Body Paragraphs Transition Topic Sentence Concluding Sentence Supports for topic (facts, events, quotes) Quotations connect to topic and are supported (introduced & explained) –NO FLOATING QUOTES Internal Transitions Analysis

Quotations Check for floating quotes—a quotation must be PART of a sentence. Part of the sentence must be YOUR words. Cite your quote: (Miller #) Period goes AFTER closing parentheses. John reveals Abigail’s intentions when he tells the court “she thinks Your own words part of quote to dance with me on my wife’s grave” (Miller 537). part of quote citation with page number Explain your quote – new insight

Conclusion Restates the thesis differently than introduction Brings closure to the essay – Ends broad No questions/No new topics

Check for run-ons and fragments Start at the end Read each sentence separately—listen for sentence structure problems Work backward through the essay

No Personal Pronouns The most common places for accidental personal pronouns: Check your intro Check your conclusion

Partner Reading Switch your essay with one other person Your partner will read your essay aloud *** When you hear awkward spots, stop your partner and make corrections.

Turnitin.com 11:59 on Wednesday, May 9 Submit your paper to turnitin.com by 11:59 on Wednesday, May 9 AND BRING A FINAL HARD COPY TO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY Good Luck!