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First, please print your Syllabus by Clicking HERE
Second, Do you have a Google Account? Please take a moment to create Google account and begin using Google for all your educational needs. You will be amazed at all the things Google can help you do: research, cite, share, edit, etc. etc. etc.
Third,
ALL YOUR WORK MUST BE IN MLA 8th EDITION Format!
Begin here...
Then, explore the OWL at Purdue:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/22/
Forth, Writing an Academic Essay
Academic Essays…
A. Must be in MLA format
-font size 12, Times New Roman
-double spaced
-sources cited in text and on a Works Cited Page
B. Are made up of 6 paragraphs
-Introductory Paragraph with a CLAIM
1. Background Information about the topic.
2. State Claim.
3. State 3 supporting ideas.
4. Transition to first BODY paragraph.
What are transition words? Next, Second, First, Last, Then, However, Nevertheless, Furthermore, Finally, Moreover
-BODY 3 paragraphs
Paragraph 1… Supporting Idea 1
Topic Sentence: First, coaches need to know how their players act on a normal basis.
Support from the text “…”
Transition to the next idea
Paragraph 2… Supporting Idea 2
Topic Sentence: Next,
Support from the text “…”
Transition to the next idea
Paragraph 3… Supporting Idea 3
Topic Sentence: Finally,
Support from the text “…”
Transition to the next idea
Paragraph 5 COUNTERCLAIM Rebuke the other side of the argument.
Topic Sentence: Players have to know themselves and when they feel hurt.
Rebuttal:
Support from the text “…”
Transition to the Conclusion
Paragraph 6 Conclusion
Restate the claim
Restate the 3 supporting ideas
Final thoughts
FINALLY.... what will you write about this semester? HERE are some ideas for your research project.
