Module 3 Assignment: 2-Paragraph Summary Response Essay (Draft)

Assignment Overview:For this assignment, you will use the article you selected for the Module 3 Discussion to draft and revise a 2-Paragraph Summary Response Essay in a Word document. You will use MLA formatting, identify and correct writing errors, and reflect on the writing process. This assignment will allow you to summarize and respond to community-centered writing. It will also give you the opportunity to practice providing evidence and analysis in paragraphs.Assignment Instructions:

• If possible, print your chosen newspaper article.
• Read and underline the main points of the article, using the instructions from Chapter 18 in your textbook.
• See the Sample Summary Response Essay in the Module 3 Learning Resources folder.
• Write the first paragraph of your essay as a summary. Remember to include the following:
  • The first sentence should include author, title, and source
  • Describe the main idea of the article
  • Include the most important supporting ideas
• Write the second paragraph as a response to the article. Remember to include the following:
  • What’s your overall opinion about the article? Was it written well, or did it not fully cover the topic? Explain.
  • Did the author seem trustworthy? Did the author use unbiased language or did the author seem overly biased? Explain.
  • Would you recommend this article to others?

Your paper must adhere to the following guidelines:

• 300-350 words in length
• Double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman or Calibri, 12-point font
• Use MLA in-text citations for all references to your source (see the video in Module 3 Learning Resources)
• Have a Works Cited page (use citation provided with each article)
• Use complete sentences, correct punctuation, grammar, and mechanics