Prompt 3

Read the article “The Dubious Science of Online Dating” by Eli J Finkel and Benjamin Karney.”  Write an essay that illustrates whether or not online dating is a viable option in today’s society.  Use examples and or ideas from the article in your essay.

Print the article out, highlight, read, and annotate. The link below will take you to the article.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/opinion/sunday/online-dating-sites-dont-match-hype.html

Essay components

Introductory Paragraph

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Is there a hook or introductory sentence?

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Is there a transition sentence or sentences?

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Is there a clearly stated thesis statement?

Body Paragraphs

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Are there at least three well-developed body paragraphs with a minimum of 10-12 sentences?

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Is there a topic sentence at the beginning of each body paragraph?

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Are there at least three to four major detail sentences?

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Is there at least one minor detail sentence that further explains each of the major details?

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Is there a concluding sentence?

Concluding paragraph

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Is the thesis statement restated?

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Are the main ideas from the body paragraphs restated?

Grammar Check list

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Proper punctuation is used.

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Proper capitalization rules are followed (e.g. names capitalized, capitalize “I”)

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Check for comma splices, sentence fragments, and run on sentences.

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The word “You” is not used in the essay.

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Check subject verb agreement.

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Correct verb tense is used.

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Subject verb agreement

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Pronoun usage

Additional Requirements–What to turn in and do (All should be stapled together in the order listed below.)

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Final printed copy

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Copy of rough drafts

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Copy of draft stamped and review by a tutor at the Student Success Center

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Outline or web

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