Write a full introduction paragraph containing your thesis sentence. Include citations for each source. Introduce any direct quotes, explain what they mean in the context of your argument, and tie them back in to your overall claim for that paragraph.

Formal essay

Turn your midterm outline into a formal essay by doing the following:
1. Come up with an original title.
2. Write a full introduction paragraph (3-4 sentences) containing your thesis sentence.
3. Develop your paragraph outline into full body paragraphs.
4. Make sure the first and last sentences of each body paragraph make sense with each other.
5. Make sure that you explain each piece of evidence.
6. Include citations for each source. Introduce any direct quotes, explain what they mean in the context of your argument, and tie them back in to your overall claim for that paragraph.
7. Write a conclusion that explains why your argument matters in 2021.
8. Include a references list.
9. Do not use any sources other than those provided on our INT2100 Bright Space site.
10. Write in the active voice.

Be sure to include the final version of your outline with your essay.
If your essay meets all ten of these criteria, you will have completed a successful midterm.
Your essay is due on the date indicated both on the Syllabus and in Assignments.