Use the novel ( The Postmortal ) as a way to discuss this topic”s real-world context and your argument

about this topic (Death Penalty). You must explain all sides of this argument in order to establish the conversation

that you are entering.

Research: Your website must include credible library resources. You will include at least 2 articles

from a library database or chapter from an academic book. If you use websites, be sure to evaluate

them for credibility.

Website Criteria:

1. You MUST include a progression packet (that you will turn in in person) that includes all

three preliminary assignments. You cannot earn higher than a D on the essay if you do

not include all three assignments in your packet.

2. Topic Selection: The student has selected one specific topic that can be discussed in detail.

3. Title: The title of your website (and subheadings) should be both creative and informative.

4. Thesis: The website makes a clear, specific, and debatable argument. The thesis should

appear on the home page of your site.

5. Development/Support: Ideas are fully developed. Writer uses at least 2 credible sources as

support. Composer includes any additional relevant media, including images,

links/hypertext, etc.

6. Persuasiveness: The argument is reasonable and potentially convincing to the reader.

7. Content: The website shows that the writer clearly understands his/her topic and can

explain it to an intelligent but uninformed audience. Writer includes counterargument(s).

The website stays on topic throughout and thoroughly explains all multimedia sources. Professor Batty English 113A/114A Fall 2014

8. Organization: The ideas appear in a logical order. The website has been broken up into

clearly separate sections using tabs, and the writer explains how each section of the website

is related to the thesis. Do not just copy and paste or upload an entire essay onto a website.

9. Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics: The website is virtually free of spelling, grammar, or

mechanical errors.

10. Length: The website includes 1300-1700 words of text (equivalent to 4-5 pages)

Websites less than 1300 words will not earn a grade higher than a D.

11. MLA Citation: The website uses MLA style citation for quotes, paraphrases, summaries, and

includes one or more Works Cited sections.

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