Essay Plan for Comparison/Contrast Essay Essay plan marking criteria ESSAY QUESTION The essay question is included and is accurate INTRODUCTION Thesis Statement: 1. A thesis statement is included 1....

Compare and contrast the nursing registration system between Australia and China.


Essay Plan for Comparison/Contrast Essay Essay plan marking criteria ESSAY QUESTION The essay question is included and is accurate INTRODUCTION Thesis Statement: 1. A thesis statement is included 1. The thesis statement is a complete sentence 1. The essay’s main viewpoint is clear in the thesis statement Main Points: 1. A list of the main ideas that will be explored in the essay is included 1. The points are written as complete sentences 1. The ideas are clearly expressed BODY (This is the criteria for each paragraph in the plan – i.e. Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3) Topic Sentences: 1. Each paragraph has a topic sentence (written as a complete sentence) 1. Each topic sentence contains a topic and a controlling idea Support: · A list of the evidence and ideas that you will use to support the argument for the paragraph is included CONCLUSION · A restatement of the thesis is included (paraphrased) · A list of the main points is included Evidence of Research · At least one journal article or book that you will use to support your argument for each paragraph is included .The author’ s (or authors’) name(s), the title of the book/article and the year of publication is included. · A hard copy (or email) of at least one source is submitted. Complete Introductory Paragraph · General statement(s) included · Relevant background information · Complete thesis statement · Complete preview ESSAY PLAN (template) Note: This is NOT your final essay. This should be a detailed plan but you do not have to write complete paragraphs. You should mention the resources you will use for each paragraph, but you are not required to write complete references like the ones you must use in the reference list in your final essay. Name:______________________________________________________ Essay Question INTRODUCTION Thesis Statement: Main Points (the main points that will support your argument): Paragraph 1 Topic sentence (main idea of this paragraph): Support and Examples You should include the author and title of the resources/references (books, articles, etc) that you are using to support your ideas. Paragraph 2 Topic sentence Support and Examples (including resources/references) Paragraph 3 Topic sentence: Support and Examples (including resources/references) Conclusion: ACOM103 English for Academic Purposes 1 Semester 1, 2017