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Essay Checklists
To help you in the revision process for the final portfolio and your final drafts of your Essays 1 – 4, I am uploading here ALL 4 of our Revision Checklists for ALL 4 essays.
These would and should be useful to you in making sure each of your individual essays is up to par (roughly) before we place them in the Final Portfolio next week.
Essay 1 Checklist
Essay 2 Checklist
Essay 3 Checklist
Essay 4 Checklist
Rundown: Final Weeks
Final Portfolio – Breakdown of Statement of Submission
Essay 4 Due tonight- Here is What to Do and Copy of your Checklist
Your Checklist: Essay 4 Checklist
Reminder that you need to post your Essay 4 Rough Draft to Moodle before 11:59 PM tonight (Apr. 20).
Here is where and how:
Locate the “Submission Forum”
CLICK on “Essay 4 Submission Forum”
CLICK on the “Add submission” button
CLICK on the ARROW for adding files and a pop-up box (below) will appear
Choose your Essay and upload it, you will be returned Submission Status screen and should see your submission listed and time stamp connected to it.
Statement of Submission Example
This example is a bit long, but contains some good information to look closer at.
Peer Review: Essay 4
For this essay you want to look closely at the following:
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Is there strong thesis statement, one that clearly indicates what side of the issue you are on and what reasons you are going to use to support that side of the issue with?
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Is there a good background information that helps you understand the issue that is about to be argued?
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Is there good evidence provided and cited in the paper?
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Do you feel the author has a trustworthy tone?
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Is there a clear counter-argument section and entertainment of potential objections?
– Check also for grammar and other proofing errors as well.
– Provide any constructive feedback you may wish to impart.
Week 14: Essay 4 Peer Review and Wrapping Up
Sample and Annotated Counter-Argument
