THE SOURCES ARE IN THE FILES AND COMMENTS
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Essay Prompt Question to Answer:
When considering the Self, some believe that we are always the same Self, while others feel that we are different selves at different times or even at the same timeor further, that the Self doesnt exist! Analyze the idea of Self:
“What is the Self?”
This can go in several directions. One ex: “The Self is what we think, how we act, and the things we believe.” (consider the PowerPoint, readings, and videos).
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IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS:
MLA Format: remember to format your name, class, date, title, etc. Your last name and page number must be in the upper right-hand corner of all pages. This assignment must be in Times New Roman, and double-spaced throughout; do not skip spaces in-between. Indent new paragraphs. Come up with a creative title that has appropriate cap rules. Review Canvas “Pages” Lectures for complete set-up. To attempt to pass, this assignment is a full 5-page minimum.
Due dates: participate in Feedback Workshop Discussion Board, giving and getting feedback to help during the editing process. The paper you want graded must be uploaded on the paper due date.
Thesis: have a clear, connected thesis statement at the end of your introductory paragraph. Your thesis must relate to the above assignment and tie together what your entire paper is about. Remember to stick to your thesis statement throughout; do not wander off-topic. Make sure that all of your opinions, critical thinking, examples, and quotes/paraphrases relate to the thesis. Remember, a thesis has the stance on the main idea and then why; the body becomes why.
Quote Requirements:
Have at least five different sources. You can always have more.
Please cite the author (if not placed within your sentence) and the page number where the quote was found.
Quotes are used to back-up your point, so make sure that they support your thesis.
At least two must be from current class material and two from the database (see Pages
for database). The fifth required source is your choice, as long as it it reputable.
Create a properly formatted Works Cited (required SLO), and, unfortunately, it is not part of the page count.
Do your own critical thinking to EXPLAIN the point of your quote. Do not depend on a quote to analyze an idea for you. Set-up quotes appropriately. Do not create “floating quotations.”
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Required Essay Format:
1. An introductory paragraph with a hook, full summary, and end with thesis. A thesis has the main idea (The Self is), and the comment (why). The reasons become your body/topic sentences.
2. You must have directly connected topic sentences in your body paragraphs. Supporting quotes also go in the body only.
3. Create a concluding paragraph that meaningfully ties your argument together and echoes your thesis. Do not include new ideas, but you can offer solutions or do a look to the future. Create a powerful ending sentence.
See Pages on Canvas if you need to review structure again. Revisit the Essay Evaluation we did. Pay close attention to your classmates drafts on the Discussion Board and study their structure as well.
Cohesion: be concise! Sentence order builds to create one overall idea per body paragraph. All sentences also need to relate/connect logically, creating connected, unified ideas. Try using a few transitional words/phrases in-between sentences. Basic skills reminder: we would never start a paragraph with a transition, and we always use a comma after a transition.
Mechanics: grammar, clarity, sentence structure, and punctuation required. Avoid fragments or incomplete sentences, run-ons, etc. Tutoring/The Writing Center are recommended.
***Plagiarism: Please cite any idea that is not your own.
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