Topic:

Ozone Depletion: You may discuss ozone pollution but do not confuse it with the Problem of depletion; what is ozone and the ozone layer; why is the ozone layer important; causes of depletion and sources that produce the pollutants; Antarctic “hole” and why it occurs; other holes; effects of ozone depletion; solutions.

Format:

• Minimum 4 Full pages
• Title Page
• Number pages
• Double-space entire document. ( suggested)
• One inch margins on all sides of paper.(suggested)
• Do not justify right margin (leave edge ragged) (suggested)
• Staple paper (No Binders)
• Final page will be a work-cited page.

• List entries alphabetically by author or if numerical citations were used,by number
• Only list books that you reference in your paper
• Use numbered citations in text (or MLA or other as indicated by instructor

Rhetoric:

Introduction:

• Clearly introduce your theis.
• Make sure it clearly states the purpose of your paper and some of the main points you plan to discuss.
• Make sure your topic is clearly related to some aspect of the literary work you are working with and that this tie is stated in your thesis.
• Your introductory paragraph needs to be more than just your thesis statement. It Should draw the reader into your paper and make him or her want to continue reading.

Conclusion :

• Conclusion should be more than just a summary of your work.
• Try to do more than just repeat your main ideas.

• Explain why your ideas are significant.
• Leave the reader with a final thought.

Body:

Paragraphs:

Unified:

• Paragraph only talks about one major idea.
• All ideas in Paragraph support the topic sentence.

Coherent:

• Ideas flow logically from one sentence to the next
• Outside sources are worked smoothly into your text.
• Good use of transitions between sentences and between Paragraphs.
• Paragraphs should be in a logical order, so the reader can follow your line of reasoning.

Well-developed:

• Each topic sentence is supported and clearly explained with the use of illustration & examples.
• Use MLA Format to Clearly reference Sources within your text (in-text parenthetical Citations); or other Acceptable citation methods.
• Citation should be clearly lined to a work in your work cited page.

Outside Sources:

**make sure your paper does not read like a collection of other people’s ideas.it is your interpretation of their ideas which is important.**

Avoid Plagiarism:

• Paraphrase and give credit through citation.
• Give in-text citations whenever you use someone else’s ideas,even if they are in your own words.

Revising and Editing:

• Look at your overall structure.
• Is your thesis presented clearly?
• Do you present enough evidence to support your thesis?
• Read your whole paper to make sure each unit it is clear and coherent.
• Look at each paragraph separately to make sure each unit is structured logically.
• Look at individual sentences and words.

• Is the sentence grammatically correct?
• Does it read smoothly?
• Is your wording accurate and clear?
• Are you varying your word choices and your sentence structure?

Mechanics:

• Review for all possible grammatical and spelling errors.

Remember a well-researched paper which is poorly edited will not receive a good grade. Readability is just as important as the ideas you discuss and analyze.