Neat People vs. Sloppy People” by Suzanne Britt (238-240):

Be typed using Microsoft Word
use MLA format in the header, heading, font, and spacing
contain 1,000 words
be nonfictional
possess an introduction paragraph with a thesis statement at the end
provide ample examples/illustrations throughout the body of the essay that support the comparison and contrast in the thesis statement
use a variety of comparison and contrast transitions to move smoothly from one point to another
be organized according to a “point by point” or “block” pattern of development
include two direct quotations and four paraphrases from three LCCC database sources; these quotations and paraphrases must be introduced, connected to your own ideas, and cited in MLA format; Essay 3 does not require the use of a textbook essay
possess a conclusion paragraph that restates the thesis statement in different words
include a Works Cited page in MLA format