ESSAY #3: INTR101: Introduction to Liberal Arts - Section [13] P
 

I. Topic:

In her introduction to Fanny Kemble's Journals, Catherine Clinton writes that Kemble "systematically demolished racist arguments" and says that "Kemble believed that the slaveholders' ideology was riddled with contradiction" (16).  Argue for how Kemble "systematically" demonstrates the hypocrisy of the slaveholders in the way she depicts their treatment of the slaves and explain how she uses her critique to argue against the institution of slavery.  As you explain Kemble's case, evaluate how effective here critique is.*

II. Content:

A. Your essay should contain a well-developed introduction.

1.The thesis statement should be substantive and contain not only the central idea/argument of the paper but also a preview of your sub points.

2.  The thesis statement should be condensed into one sentence

3. Your introduction should build into the thesis statement.

4.  For help with thesis statements, see The Bedford Handbook.

B.  Each paragraph in the body of the paper should begin with a clear topic sentence that asserts your position as well as the subject of the paragraph.

1. You need to support each topic sentence with evidence.

2. You should incorporate specific examples from the text.

3. Use the actual words of the authors in support of your argumentswithout using large blocked quotations.

4. Synthesize the material into the paper, clearly explaining how the textual evidence supports your argument.

C.  Your paper should contain a well-developed conclusion.
You will be graded on the sophistication of your thoughts and your abilities to write a coherent essay.

D. Create a works-cited page for this essay.

 III.       Mechanics:

1.                  Your essay should be typed (10 or 12 pt) and double-spaced.

2.                  The length of the essay should be approximately 750-1,000 words (3-5 pages).

3.                  The paper should be clearly proofread and free from grammatical, spelling, and typing errors.

4.                  When supporting your points with evidence from other texts, you should cite the sources appropriately. 

a. Quotation marks belong around the words of others.  Introduce quotations, summary or paraphrasing from your source the first time you use it.
b. Page numbers should follow direct quotations as well as paraphrased or summarized material.
c. The heading on your first page should look like this (rt. or left is appropriate):

 

  *topic was graciously shared by Dr. Rob Hale