Introductions and Conclusions . Consult the general guidelines for essays . Again, consult the general guidelines for the essays. The body should defend the central claim of the essay and include only information relevant to the defense of the central claim. Paragraphs should use transitional sentences when introducing new information.
Essays conform to the rules of standard written English.
MLA Documentation . These rules are outlined in the course text, Diana Hacker's Rules for Writers . Formal Tone . Good Porfolios will demonstrate adequate revision of ideas through rough notes, outlines and rough drafts. Plagiarism or use of substandard English are grounds for automatic failure.