1. 4-6 pages in length; not including the Works Cited page2. Follow MLA fo

1. 4-6 pages in length; not including the Works Cited page
2. Follow MLA formatting and provide both in-text citing and a Works Cited page. Refer to the printed MLA Mini-Manual for help or any of the online sources on the handout for using sources.
3. Use a minimum of four outside sources for support – refer to source handout for help. Be very careful to use reputable sources as outlined in the handout.
4. The essay is to be uploaded to the tab for it at the bottom of the Weekly Assignments tab in Blackboard.
5. A clear thesis statement is required – for help with thesis statements refer to the handout and PowerPoint on creating them.
6. NEVER use Wikipedia – self policed websites cannot be counted on for truthful and credible information.
7. The essays are due on the assigned day (on the syllabus) and will be docked one letter grade per day that they are late. That means EVERY day, not just class days.