Link click here: Turnitin.com You should submit your essays due July 1st and July 24th to this site. Class ID: Class ID: 15512317 Enrollment password: BLESSME
T I P S F O R E S S A Y
General Tips for first essay: 1. Your introductions should already be analyzing. Do not use the intro to congratulate the author (the great writer, the classic writer), give general ideas (Anaya uses many symbols, Ultima was a great help) , or repeat the prompt.
2. If you are going to include an intro make it purposeful or don’t include it. You should be using evidence in your essay (either in the form of direct quotes or details from the text) Do not worry about putting your name and class info (MLA) I am more concerned about the seeing you complete the challenge of writing concisely and powerfully and less about how you can place MLA on the page
3. Analyzing: Should be the work you do to make connections and uncover things that are not obvious in the text.
4. Do not just retell the story (summary) analyze instead. Include a detail/quote and then bring new insights Your essay should discuss the overall theme and connect your analysis to that overall theme.
5. Editing: Look at every sentence and ask yourself if it adds to your idea, argument, or essay. If it does not delete it.
6. Editing: see if you can combine sentences. If you have two sentences that can be said in one, make it one sentence
7. Page and font: It should be one complete page no less. It should be in Times New Roman and 12 pt font.