Assignment task: An introduction paragraph that attempts to gain the interest of readers and introduces your closed research theme reading, and offers a thesis statement suggesting what your response to the closed research theme reading will be focused on
A thesis statement previewing your "I Say" response to the closed research theme reading
A full and accurate summary of the closed research theme reading
A meaningful response, supported with evidence, to the closed research theme reading
A concluding paragraph
Revisions made based on the feedback you received from your instructor on the Half Draft (See the Grades link or consult your instructor for this feedback)
In-text citations of "They Say" summaries and quotations of the closed research theme reading and other sources, if you use any
APA or MLA style formatting, as specified by your instructor, with a References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) page
Observation of the conventions of Standard Written English
Minimum 750 words for the final draft (References or Works Cited list does not count in the minimum word-count requirement)
See the assessment rubric at the bottom of this page for an understanding of how your Final Draft will be graded.
They Say / I Say, with Ivy Tech Community College Custom Reader, 1st Ed., Little Seagull Handbook, 4th Ed.