1. TIPS FOR ORGANIZING YOUR PAPER

2. First… begin the paper with an introduction
Use an introductory strategy to interest the reader.
Design a thesis statement with major points at the beginning, middle, or end of the introductory paragraph.
Some people constantly revise the thesis while writing.

3. Then… discuss your ideas in the body
Devote separate paragraphs to your major points.
Each paragraph must have a topic sentence that mentions one of the major points.
Support your topic sentence by using specific details as proof.
You need a final sentence that "wraps up" each paragraph.

4. Finally… state the significance of your ideas in the conclusion:
You need a summary of the essay which shows the importance of your topic.
Do not simply restate your thesis and expect that to pass as a conclusion!
Answer the question, "So what?”
Your paper should educate readers and provide them with insight they did not have prior to reading your paper.

5. DRAFTING
First draft:
•formulate a working introduction •organize your ideas
Revising Your Draft
Step One: Concentrate on the whole by examining your essay's frame: the introduction, the conclusion, and a sentence in each that states your main theme.
Step Two: Examine your essay for continuity
Step Three: Revise for focus, clarity and depth.

6. Paper Grading Criteria
Did you select an article that deals with a topic covered in our textbook? (5 points)
What is the article about? Were you able to analyze the article and relate it to the material in the book and/or in the lectures? (10 points)
3.  Did your paper follow the requirements (article copy included, grammatically correct, spell checked, typed, cover page, etc)? (5 points)
4.  Was your critique concise and understandable? (5 points)