Proofreading Paper Requirements

Your papers having to do with the individually assigned grammar concept are due Wednesday! Here is the format one more time!     

1. Finally, you will write a two-page paper that discusses the facet of grammar or composition that you have researched and presented. Your paragraphs should follow this format:

a.       Introduction: Define the grammatical or composition concept. Give the reason for the convention. Give an example that is correct.

b.      1^st Body Paragraph: What is the common error associated with this concept? What causes this particular trend of error? Give examples from your own research paper where you committed this error. Give examples that are commonly found for this concept.

c.       2^nd Body Paragraph: How can you correct errors like these? Is there a specific formula, rule, or guideline to correct this error? Give examples from your own research paper by:

                                                               i.      Copy the incorrect phrase or sentence from your research paper.

                                                             ii.      Discuss why it is wrong.

                                                            iii.      Give a correct rephrasing of the sentence from your research paper.

                                                           iv.      Explain why this is more correct.

d.      3^rd Body Paragraph and Conclusion: What “rule of thumb” can you suggest to a beginning writer? How can you remember the proper rule for this grammatical/composition concept? Is there a specific error to be continually aware of in regards to this rule?

e.      References Page: Use MLA Citations to generate a list of PROPER MLA CITATIONS for the resources you have used to compile this grammar/composition paper.