Final Essay 101 Assignment Sheet

Directions: Now that the essay has been revised through the peer review process, students will create a final copy of the essay assignment in the Writing 101 module.

The Final Essay 101 Assignment has two components:

1. The final version of the essay that the writer has marked up with proofreading/editing corrections to demonstrate knowledge of editing
2. The final version of the essay that has all errors corrected

Proofreading Checklist: Look for the following errors when proofreading

• Spelling errors
• Comma, Semi-Colon, and Colon errors
• MLA format errors
• Fragment and Run-On errors
• Apostrophe errors

Remember the following requirements while polishing the final essay for the prompt: What are the benefits and/or drawbacks of your future career path?

• MLA format
• Introduction
• Paragraph form
• Proper thesis statement
• Topic sentences that relate to the thesis statement
• On topic development and transitions
• Evidence that supports claims
• Integrated evidence
• Correct in-text citations
• Analysis of evidence that does not summarize
• Conclusion sentences for each body paragraph
• Conclusion paragraph that does not summarize
• Proper Works Cited page

Submit the completed assignments when finished.