Gun Control and Politics

Essay 2: Final Version

This week, you will build on and revise the draft you submitted in Week 6. The purpose will be the same, as will many of the requirements; however, you will be expected to use the feedback you received to strengthen the content and clarity of that original piece of writing. That means you will add to what you have written, but it may also mean that you delete or modify other things. It is important to see how other people interpret and view your writing, and your instructor’s feedback along with this week’s reading, lesson, and discussion will help you in the revision process.

Final Draft Requirements

After reviewing the feedback you received from your instructor, revise your essay accordingly and complete the assignment to include all requirements. Use this checklist to make sure that your essay does the following:

Make sure it hooks the reader with an engaging introductory paragraph that includes a clear thesis. The thesis should state your position on the topics developed in the reading.
It supports the thesis using two well-developed body paragraphs that each include a Point and one or more Illustrations and Explanations.
In one paragraph, include a specific Illustration that you have personally experienced or observed. Do not use any outside sources.
In at least one paragraph, include a quote from the article that helps to Illustrate your Point. In other words, it will show support or disagreement for your thesis (broadly) and your Point (specifically). You will introduce the quote and the author, as well as provide a parenthetical citation.
Include several sentences of Explanation in each paragraph that interpret the Illustrations for your reader and tie things together. In other words, help a general reader see what you see.
Wraps up your argument with a solid concluding paragraph.
At least 200 words (four to five paragraphs) of content (thesis, Points, Illustrations, Explanations, and conclusion)
Includes your source on a page entitled Reference. Center the word Reference on the first line. Then, type the reference entry using double spacing and indent the second line (called a hanging indent): McWhorter, K. T. (2019). In Concert: An Integrated Approach to Reading and Writing. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.
Uses basic APA formatting (see list and tutorial below).