In this essay, you are reviewing a subject. The subject should be something that would typically be reviewed, such as:
An album
A restaurant
A product
A movie
A performance (a play, a concert, a comedy show, etc.)
Remember, you need the following elements:
I. An introduction that summarizes the subject, provides background information, and includes a thesis statement (a claim about the subject)
II. A discussion of multiple features of the subject considering both strengths and limitations. You have two options for how you approach the body of your essay:
a. you can use one section to discuss strengths, and another to discuss limitations
b. you can divide the subject up feature by feature, discussing strengths and limitations of each feature as you go
III. A conclusion that offers an overall judgement or assessment of the subject
Guidelines:
Length: minimum of 2.5 pages, double-spaced (this is not a suggestion but is a minimum requirementgrades for papers below the minimum length requirement will be considerably impacted). You may exceed the 2.5 pages, but try to keep it below 3 pages.
Point of View: 3rd person with limited use of 1st person. Avoid 2nd person.
o Keep in mind this essay is not a narrative and should not read like a storyOne day I decided to go try Outlaws barbeque. I felt like bbq chicken and I also got a coke . . .
o With that said, some 1st person is allowed but keep the focus on the subject and not on your personal experience in experiencing the subject.
Formatting: MLA (see syllabus for further information on formatting)
