MLA Research Paper – DRAFT Instructions Compose an argumentative paper (1000 word MINIMUM) and cite a minimum of five (quality) sources, to demonstrate competence with MLA documentation REMEMBER: One thousand words is the minimum. Unless your paper is outstanding in all areas, don’t expect that A for the minimum. There should be NO FIRST PERSON in the paper. (That means no 1, me, my, mine.) You should have a clear thesis. Underline or italicize it Check to see if your paragraphs have topic sentences Your thesis should be arguable, and it should be a statement, not a question. (Try answering the question.) It should be something about which people can, and do. disagree Proofread, proofread. proofread! See less instructions
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