Final-Draft
Title : Reconstructing the Lost Tribe
This essay is taken from our text Writing Logically, Thinking Critically, where it is presented in its entirety. Your essay will “characterize the society that uses the language” discussed in the text. Do not describe a tribe or culture that already exists. Use your imagination and your impressions. Read and reread all sections of the writing assignment (specifically “The Topic,†“The Approach,” and “Audience and Purpose”) to be clear on your direction.
The objective of this paper is for you to have the opportunity to formulate a thesis, to provide development and support for your ideas, and to demonstrate your ability to structure a clear and effective essay.
RUBRIC FOR “A” PAPER
3-5 pages and should conform to MLA format.
Be sure you have met the requirements for the essay. Check for mechanical and typographical errors. Be sure to follow MLA format. There are no references required for this essay nor is a Works Cited page required.
An A paper is extraordinary work that more than fulfills the requirements of the assignment. This essay tackles the topic in an innovative way, with a clear sense of audience and purpose, an insightful thesis, and an appropriate and effective organization. The structure is carefully planned; each section of the essay develops the thesis with logical arguments and specific, conclusive evidence which has been interpreted and clearly related to the writer’s point. The style is energetic and precise: the sentence structure is varied and the words are carefully chosen. How the writer says things is as excellent as what the writer says. There is evidence of careful editing since the essay contains few grammatical and/or mechanical errors. The essay is correctly documented using MLA format.