Film Argument Essay?
Use your outline to create a 750-1250 word analysis essay on the film your group selected. Your essay must have a strong argument thesis that asserts the connections between the American Dream theme. Your essay must meet this criteria:
- A strong and relevant introduction
- A strong argument thesis statement
- Well-argued body paragraphs that contain topic sentences which refer back to the thesis and provide supporting details from the film and your analyses.
- Four relevant and credible sources (in addition to the film), incorporated in the development of the argument.
- Strong organizational structure with clear transitional sentences
- A conclusion that reemphasizes the thesis statement
- Clearly cited references and quotations using the MLA parenthetical form of citations
- A Works Cited page using the MLA format.
- General MLA guidelines
2. Save your file in .doc or .docx format and submit as an attachment using the BLUE link above. Be sure to click the Submit button or I won’t receive your file. When I have finished grading your essay, you may view my comments by re- clicking the link above.
Purpose
This assignment requires you to use all of the skills you have been developing to analyze multiple texts, develop and support an argument, follow a process for writing,and use and cite sources properly.
Grading
I will grade your essay on the quality of the argument you construct. I will look for well supported claims as well as relevant evidence to support your claims. In addition, I will take into account accuracy of in-text citations, works cited entries, and the general criteria for writing assignments. (75 points).