2. Lesson 6, Sources and the Evaluation (55 points)
This assignment is designed to prepare you to write the Evaluation Essay (due in Lesson 7) and to practice quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing. Complete each of the following steps.
Draft a thesis for your paper based on your organizer.
Using the tips provided in Lesson 5, find a secondary source about your topic that you could use for your essay.
Compose a short 3-4 paragraph review of the secondary source. In your review, you should speak to the effectiveness of the article you selected. What do you agree with? What do you disagree with? What would you do differently? This can be written in the first person. As you write, be sure to include:
One short and one long quotation. Your quotations must be cited. Make sure to avoid dropped quotations!
A summary with a citation.
A paraphrase with a citation.
Cite your sources using MLA formatting.
Review the grading criteria below before submitting this assignment to your instructor.
Using Sources Assignment Grading Criteria Max Points
Thesis: Assignment includes a fully drafted thesis statement for the evaluation essay that is based on the graphic organizer. 5
Summary: The assignment includes a summary, cited correctly. 10
Short Quote: The assignment includes a short quote, properly introduced and cited correctly. 10
Long Quote: The assignment includes one long quote (more than four lines), cited correctly. 10
Paraphrase: The assignment includes a paraphrase, cited correctly. 10
Grammar and MLA Formatting: The assignment avoids grammar and spelling errors (to earn full credit, there should be no more than three minor errors). The assignment follows guidelines for MLA formatting. 10
Total Points Possible 55
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