1. I can obtain evidence from informational texts in order to support the point that I'm trying to make. I used information from four different sources (see the Works Cited at the end) to support/prove the ideas in this paper. (TSW 6) 2. If you look at my sources, you can see that I showed that I'm able to pick and choose reliable sources to quote from. I used sites and sources with good reputations and credibility. (TSW 4)
This artifact also shows how I've become a better writer since the beginning of this class. Areas I've improved on are the following: 1) supporting my statements with solid evidence. In my first drafts, I didn't really have evidence to support my ideas. It was only after working with the teacher that I realized that I had to prove each point with solid evidence. I rewrote this essay using an outline form first to make sure all my points were adequately supported with evidence. 2) MLA format. My format above isn't perfect but it is much better than where I started at the beginning of the year. I now can use inline citations and Works Cited to give credit to authors. At the beginning of the year I didn't know how to to do that.