27 Oct After a month of work, you have finished your 1st assignment! Congratulations on a job well done

After a month of work, you have finished your 1st assignment! Congratulations on a job well done! This week’s Requirements: 1. Read Tips for Improving Editing Ex, Tips and Tricks for Self-Editing [ and Guide to Self Editing Ex. 2. Assignment 1 Directions & Minimize File Dreview 70 Assignment 1 Directions fall 18-2.docx – ZOOM + Assignment 1 Directions Background According to Jennifer Golbeck’s Ted Talk "Your Social Media "Likes" Expose More than you Think" and Career Builder Website’s "Number of Employers Using Social Media to Screen Candidates at All-Time High", society is making a lot of judgements about who you are based on your social media posts. Are you conveying the message you want about yourself? Prompt What would future employers think of your current social media use (or lack of use)? Would you be judged favorably or unfavorably and why? Assignment Requirements Write a 1.5 page academic paragraph. Topic-Thesis Statement Outline . Grading Rubric

1. You should self-review (or even better- ask a tutor to help you) using the Rubric 70 Paragraph Assignment

1-1.docx & before submitting your final draft. 2. MLA formatting

INTRODUCTION Background} History Problem Definition Thesis Statement 1 point MAIN POINTS Body Paragraphs 3 points CONCLUSION 1 point MECHANICS AND STYLE Punctuation Grammar Spelling Diction/Vocab 3 points MLA 2 points The well-developed introduction engages the readers. It contains detailed background information, develops a significant and compelling position. The well-formed, perceptive, and properly placed topic/thesis statement clearly states the writer’s position. Each body paragraph begins with an arguable claim that is controversial and shows deep thinking. Main points are well developed and directly related to the thesis. The supporting details are concrete. Conclusion synthesizes the main topics and applies a deeper understanding. The writer’s commentary is logical, well thought out, and compelling and original. College diction. 0-2 errors per page: Punctuation, spelling, & grammar. Essay show correct MLA formatting: header, margins, font size/type, and double spacing Iii—1 errors The satisfactory introduction contains some background information, uses a technique for creating interest, and develops a clearly stated position. The clear and properly placed topic/thesis statement obviously states the writer’s position. Each body paragraph begins with an arguable claim that is somewhat controversial in the topic sentence. Main points support thesis, but one or more may lack enough detail and development. Conclusion effectively summarizes main topics and goes beyond restating the thesis/introduction. Conclusion may lack a compelling aspect original ideas. College diction. 3-5 errors per page: punctuation, spelling, grammar. 2 MLA error Introduction does not adequately explain the background of the problem nor does the writer attempt to create interest. The problem is stated, but lacks detail. The topic/thesis statement is present; however, it does not clearly state the writer’s position and/or it is improperly placed. Most body paragraphs begins with an arguable claim in the topic sentence but it is not controversial. Main points are present, but lack development and/or not directly related to thesis; leaves reader with unanswered questions. Conclusion summarizes main topics, but is repetitive. Diction is elementary. 5-9 errors per page: punctuation, spelling, grammar. 3 MLA errors Writer does not attempt to create interest. Background details are a seemingly random collection of information, unclear, or not related to the topic. The problem is not stated or it is vague. The topic/thesis statement is vague, improperly placed, and/or does not state the position. Each body paragraph does not begin with an arguable claim. The main points are not sufficient. There is a skimpy or vague development of ideas and/or off-topic from thesis. Conclusion may end abruptly. Diction is poor. 10+ errors per page: punctuation, spelling, 8L grammar. 4 MLA errors