Essay about how immigrants benefit the US

Do not try to discuss every possible aspect of the subject. Choose one or two key concepts. Avoid

generalizing. Focus on concrete and specific issues.

Develop a Thesis Statement that clearly answers and

supports your response. Then, thoroughly respond to the question in a well

-developed and thought

-out

essay.

(

1000 words minimum

– 4

-5 pages)

Requirements

1.

MLA formatting

. We reviewed this in class but please refer to the example page on Canva

s if

you have any questions.

2.

Sources

. You must cite

/reference from

at least

1

of the class readings. You can choose from:

Sedaris

, Mukherjee, Tan

, and

Marquez

.

Make sure to use specific

quotes

from the text.

a.

Outside research is a requirement – try to use

3- 4 outside

texts as support.

b.

You will be required to quote and properly cite the texts you use.

3.

Don’t lose your voice

. Make sure that your voice is the predominant voice in the essay. Too

many sources

can cause you to lose your point of view in the paper so make sure to only use the

sources as support.