1. Different Between an F and an A on YOUR Essay
(…and how to write an A++ essay)

2. This Thing Below is Important

3. Using Accurate Information
Research thoroughly
You are accountable for what you put into your paper
Ensure sources that information is taken from are reliable
DON’T USE WIKIPEDIA

4. Issue Analysis
Unless otherwise stated, your essay should consist of more than a summary of events
Your thoughts, opinions, analysis, critical questions, hypotheses, and views make the paper more interested for a reader
1/3 of your essay should be summary
2/3 should be analysis

5. Introduction and Conclusion
If your reader is dazed and confused after reading your introduction, that’s problematic
This is not what you want Mr. Hume to look like after reading your introduction!!!!

6. Body of Your Essay Where you prove your thesis/argument
EVERYTHING in the body MUST relate to the thesis and/or serve to booster your main argument.
There should be a logical reason for the order of information
This logical reason should
be clear to your reader

7. Thesis What is a thesis? An argument you are trying to prove
Usually summarized in 1 sentence which is known as your Thesis Statement

8. Example of a Good Thesis Statement
Although Pope Julius II had many faults, he did a lot of good for the Church by embracing the art and culture of the Renaissance, rebuilding St. Peter’s Basilica, and by safe-guarding the main teachings of the Church from critical attacks.
Pope Julius II (Before becoming Pope) featured in the television series, The Borgias.

9. Let’s look at some not-so-good thesis statements…
King Louis XIV of France is one of the worst kings ever.
King Louis XIV was born in 1638.
King Louis XIV is a good king for some reasons, such as being a good administrator, but is also a bad king because he was corrupt.

10. Effective Use of Language
Spelling mistakes…don’t make them
Grammar mistakes can be confusing for a reader depending on the particular error.
Grade 12 level sentences and vocabulary.
HAVE SOMEONE PROOF READ YOUR WORK
That someone SHOULD NOT
be grade 9 or below.
Except maybe this guy, he looks pretty smart.

11. Finally, Don’t Plagiarize
Source where you got all information unless it is considered general information
If copying word for word from another source, must use quotation marks and cite the source
All ideas that you did not come up with must be referenced
Once your name is on the assignment and you submit it, the assumption is that all ideas and content are yours unless specifically indicated.

12. If Caught Plagiarizing
You Will receive a grade of zero on that particular assignment
Parents or guardians will be notified (if student is under 18)
Administration will be notified
Plagiarism is outlined in the agenda and in the syllabus.
Plagiarism is outlined thoroughly on the University of Toronto’s website
Students are responsible to know what constitutes plagiarism

13. Finally….
Have fun, researching and writing an essay gives YOU the chance to become the expert and learn about a topic in extensive detail, and then to formulate and share your ideas and opinions.