In-class essay May 5

In class essay

Topic: How have the eating habits of Americans in the 21st Century come to resemble those of Native Americans who lived centuries ago?
A. Preparation
1. Find research on the topic, then use research method #2 or #3 (research log or double-entry journal)
2. Type it and bring it to class Tuesday.
3. Practice writing the essay (out of class)
B.
1. Bring this to class Thursday: On an index card, write the works cited entry of your source on one side. On the opposite side, write one (ONLY ONE): a paraphrase or a quotation which you will use in the in-class essay (this should be no longer than 3-lines and not written in mice prints).
2. You will write a 1.5 - page essay on the topic. In it you will incorporate your source, which you can copy from the index card. The remainder of your essay will be in your own words. At the end of the essay, you will write the works cited entry, copied from your index card.
Your essay will be graded on cohesiveness, organization, word choices, correct citation methods, and use of standard written English.