1. Choose a topic from the following list. Remember, in the next project, Project: Short Essay, you will write an informative or persuasive essay based on this assignment. If you would like to invent your own topic, please ask your teacher for approval before you begin writing! Should school courses include tests?
How does social networking affect people's ability to socialize face to face?
Is having an education (high school diploma, 2 or 4-year degree, etc.) important?
2. Write a thesis statement including a clear claim and the main points.

3. Organize an alphanumeric outline

Include at least three main points and at least two sub-points under each main point.
When saving your outline, the title must be your first name, last name, name of assignment (Your Name - Short Essay Outline)

Upload your outline as a document to the assignment. Because the outline needs to be formatted a certain way, your submission will NOT be accepted in the writer’s box.
Create a works cited page for at least two different sources that you intend to use in “Essay: Short Essay” in MLA format.

Rubric

Owl Purdue: MLA Style Guide