Your essay must also meet the following requirements:
1. It should be typed, double-spaced and submitted on Blackboard. It should also have 1-inch margins as per MLA style. Submit your essay as an attached document in Microsoft Word in one of the following formats: .doc or .pdf.

2. It should include a heading (also double-spaced) in the upper left corner with the following information: Your name, title of course, instructor’s name, due date, and the prompt number you’ve chosen.

3. It should include a title that reflects the focus of your essay. This title should not simply repeat the title of one or more of our readings. It should be centered and follow the heading.

4. The final draft should between 750-1250 words (approx. 3-5 typed, double-spaced pages). Upon submitting a first draft, you should either form a peer review group or submit your paper to the online tutoring service on MWL to receive feedback. I will be grading final drafts only.

5. It should include at least 2 outside sources. One source MUST be a reading from our textbook. One source MUST be from your own research. You are required to include a minimum of two sources.

6. It should adhere to MLA style guidelines regarding correct use and citation of sources. These sources should be properly cited in the body of the essay; in addition, each source used must have a separate entry on the Works Cited page.