Must be exactly 5 paragraphs in length with 5-7 sentences in each paragraph.
Must be formatted using MLA style (see in your text for MLA format chapter). You do not have to provide MLA documentation or a works cited page. This is only using MLA-style format.
- Must contain the thesis statement as the last sentence of the introduction.
- Must contain three body paragraphsdeveloping each point in the thesis statement.
- Must contain a conclusion.
- Do not use contractions and/or abbreviations in formal writing. Follow all guidelines pertaining to usage and correct word choice. Avoid slang or substandard language.
- Write in third person (he, she, them, it, etc.). Avoid any first or second person pronouns.
- Must have at least two EXAMPLES. Also use transition words such as, for instance, for example, to support, in the case of, to prove…