Response:   . . .

c. Margins should be 1" at top, bottom, right and left. Pagination (page numbers) should be centered, in parentheses, e.g. (2). No pagination on your first page.

d. Typewritten response should be double-spaced. Note however, the you should restate the assigned essay question, typing the restated essay question in single spacing.

e. Font should be no greater than 13 pt.

f. If employing footnotes, designated font for footnotes should be no greater than 11 pt.

g. Your essay response MUST contain citations (referencing sources from which you derived information for your response) within the body of your response. Your citations must be in correct MLA format and must be listed appropriately on a separate bibliography page. 

h. Staple multiple pages at the top left corner.

Analyze

examine critically to show essential features 

Criticize

point out strong and weak points (evaluate) 

Compare

show differences and similarities between two or more things 

Define

give a clear, detailed, and precise meaning (who or what--never when or where) 

Describe

list physical characteristics. But often means discuss, explain, identify or give account of 

Discuss (Comment)

present essentials and their relationships 

Elaborate

develop theme or idea in greater detail 

Evaluate

appraise carefully, giving positive and negative aspects (critique)

Explain

clarify and interpret details of the problem, theory, etc. Present a step-by-step account of or analysis (how and why) 

Illustrate

explain or clarify by giving clear, pertinent examples (give example of) 

List

set down under each other a series of facts, names, dates, etc. Write a series of numbered items. 

Outline

organize facts by arranging them in a series of headings and subheadings to show relationships 

Prove 

list all logical arguments supporting the statements 

Summarize

present concisely all main points



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