To prepare the final draft of Writing Project 1: Summary and Response, do the fo

To prepare the final draft of Writing Project 1: Summary and Response, do the following:
Start with your Half Draft. Add a thesis statement to your introduction and write a response to your closed research theme reading, using the learning materials in Module 3 as a guide. Also, include a concluding paragraph.
Review feedback from your instructor (in Grades) and revise your draft based on this feedback.
Review the instructions for Writing Project 1 (in Module 3). Compare your draft to the instructions, looking for areas requiring further development. Revise your draft to address any issues that you found.
Finally, submit your final draft of Writing Project 1 here for instructor grading. Submit your draft as a Word document. You may also write a message to your instructor in the text box (optional).
Final Draft
An introductory paragraph that attempts to gain the interest of readers and introduces your closed research theme reading, and offers a thesis statement suggesting what your response to the closed research theme reading will be focused on
A thesis statement previewing your ” I Say” response to the closed research theme reading
A full and accurate summary of the closed research theme reading
A meaningful response, supported with evidence, to the closed research theme reading
A concluding paragraph
Revisions made based on the feedback you received from your instructor on the Half Draft (See the Grades link or consult your instructor for this feedback)
In-text citations of “They Say” summaries and quotations of the closed research theme reading and other sources, if you use any
APA or MLA style formatting, as specified by your instructor, with a References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) page
Observation of the conventions of Standard Written English
Minimum 750 words for the final draft (References or Works Cited list does not count in the minimum word-count requirement)
Rubric:
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction/Conclusion
introduction attempts to engage or interest readers, introduces closed research theme reading with sufficient rhetorical characteristics, and offers a thesis statement suggesting what the response will focus on. Conclusion effectively summarizes the content and conveys the significance of the response.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
Logical organization that clearly distinguishes introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary
Accurate summarizing of closed research theme reading that captures both overall meaning and significant details/subpoints
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse
Well-developed response to closed research theme reading that supports the thesis/main claim
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConventions
Clear control of language style and conventions with few distracting typos or errors
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence and Citations
Appropriate and effective application of “They Say” moves to incorporate paraphrases and quotations from closed research theme reading (and other sources, if used); paraphrases and quotations of sources are correctly cited MLA style or APA style (as specified by instructor)
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocument Style
Correct document format in APA or MLA style, as specified by your instructor, including correct References page (APA) or Works Cited page (MLA)