Evaluation of Donnie Darko Film
Evaluation Essay: Assignment Description
The exploratory essay should contain the following elements (see p. 353-357 for further explanation of these elements and examples highlighted in the sample essay; additionally, consult p. 383-392):
• A well-presented subject
• A well-supported judgment
• An effective response to objections and alternative judgments
• A clear, logical organization
• Accurate source citation
• Accurate production of sentence structure and grammatical forms
Requirements
• Length: 5 pages
• Use 2-3 sources: at least one source must be used in your response to objections/alternative judgments
• Include the work citation at the end of page 5.
• Formatting: typed, printed on standard (8.5”x11”) paper, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, standard margins (1” on each side and top/bottom); the title should not be a larger font; your name (only) should be written as a header on the first page
Outline Template
I. Introduction
a. Attention Getter (Hook):
b. Background Info:
c. Thesis Statement:
II. Body
a. Paragraph 1 Topic:
Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence:
i. Supporting Idea 1:
ii. Supporting Idea 2:
b. Paragraph 2 Topic:
Paragraph 2 Topic Sentence:
i. Supporting Idea 1:
ii. Supporting Idea 2:
c. Paragraph 3 Topic:
Paragraph 3 Topic Sentence:
i. Supporting Idea 1:
ii. Supporting Idea 2:
d. Paragraph 4 Topic:
Paragraph 4 Topic Sentence:
i. Supporting Idea 1:
ii. Supporting Idea 2:
(You can add more topics as long as it completes 5 pages)
III. Conclusion
a. Restatement of Thesis:
b. Closing (before or after restatement)
MLA