review the essay

write 200 words for each essay and follow the rubric.
Argument and Topic:

The essay makes one central argument, stated in a thesis early in the essay, that others might disagree with. The entire essay must focus on one central, focused, specific topic. The focused topic can often refer to specific products, people, laws, places, or situations; it usually can’t be stated in just a few words.

Evidence:

The sources must be reliable evidence. That means they are credible authors and credible publications; they are relevant to your topic and their bias or perspective has been taken into consideration.

The evidence should be part of an inquiry-based process. In other words, the argument came from the evidence, and not the other way around. The evidence should not simply be chosen to support an argument you already had in place.

The evidence should be well-integrated into your essay using structures such as quote sandwiches.

Organization:

The paper should have a fully-formed introduction, which help to tell us about your topic, explain your argument, then summarize your main points. The thesis is usually in this introduction. The organization of the body of the essay should feel logical and connected. The conclusion summarizes the full argument at minimum, but also helps the essay to feel complete. In addition, because this is an APA paper, there should also be an abstract section before the beginning of the essay.

Format and Writing Conventions:

Traditionally, academic writing is done with an academic voice, which is more formal than the ways in which we traditionally communicate. It should help you establish your ethos and it should also be clear and understandable for the reader.

The essay format and citation style should be APA (American Psychological Association). This style is more frequently used in many academic disciplines, especially those in the social sciences, business, and other fields. You will likely use APA in future classes.