Assignment

Instructions

You will write your second essay. Topic choices are described in this Lessons. Use the three-part thesis and five-paragraph essay format you learned during week two.

Write an essay about Bay of Pigs Invasion.

(Three-part thesis example from our topic choices: Though Woodstock is one of the most widely known music festivals of all time, many are unaware of the problems the event posed regarding finding a location, caring for such a large crowd, and cleaning up after the event.)

You must incorporate research from the APUS library into your essay. Use two or three sources-no more, no less. Remember that your essay should be mostly your own writing (~80%) and approximately 20% source material. This is short essay, so use short quotes only. I suggest only a line or two of quoted material in each of your body paragraphs. Don't forget your Works Cited page.

Download the template and save it as your last name and Essay 2. (Example: Smith_Essay2). The MLA formatting is done for you (e.g., Times New Roman size 12, double-spaced, header, etc.). Update your name, your professor's name, and date. Don't forget to put your last name in the header. (Let me know if you don't know how to get into the header section or type a question into your Word help section.)

Your essay should be between 500 and 750 words. Do not go under the word count at all. Do not go over the word count by more than 50 words. Following instructions is an important part of any writing assignment, and often you will be asked to adhere to word count guidelines, so this is good practice!

Be sure that all paragraphs are well developed. I suggest 5-8 sentences per paragraph and no less than 100 words per paragraph, including your introduction and conclusion.