Outline for Writing Diagnostic

1- Intro
Thesis statement- Identify purposes and effectiveness of assimilation of Native Americans

2- Use JDC Atkins source to prove your thesis statement

3- Use Zitkala-Sa source to prove your thesis statement

4- Conclusion

Other things to remember:

• Paragraphs should be 4-8 sentences
• NO PLAGIARISM- Zero will be given in any case of this per school rule and my syllabus
• No cutting and pasting
• No taking someone else's work
• Quotes must be marked with quotation marks
• Every paragraph must have at least one citation whether quoted or paraphrased.  Naming the source is a citation or put the source in parentheses.

• Do not use bold face, italics or underlining
• Always save your work
• Always double space
• Times new Roman 12 font ALWAYS
• "I didn't know" is not a valid excuse.  Seek writing help.
• Stick to your thesis and use the sources to prove it
• Remember you will be graded on the rubric which is also on the blog