Mother Tongue
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Paper Three
Assignment
Like paper two, please select TWO of the assigned readings and write an essay that synthesizes
the main ideas in the readings. Please do not use readings that you have already included in a
750-word paper. Select new readings, please. (choose any topic you want).
Use a combination of quoted, paraphrased and summarized information to support the main
points of your essay. Always include citations immediately after direct quotes. Include citations
at the end of the paraphrased or summarized materials. Also, please remember to use signal
phrases to establish a context for the quoted, paraphrased or summarized material.
Essay Structure
This paper does not require extensive summary. Instead, use the materials from the required
readings to support the main points in the essay. Please see the sample essay structure below.
Introduction
Basic introduction of topic
Thesis statement (including main points)
Body paragraphs
Introduce the main points of your essay
Include quoted, paraphrase or summarized material from both assigned
readings to strengthen the main points of your essay
Use signal phrases
Use proper format
Short quotes: shorter than 4 lines or 40 words
Long quotes: longer than 4 lines or 40 words (indented two
tab spaces—see handbook)
Use appropriate citations
Immediately following direct quotes
At the end of paraphrased or summarized information
Conclusion
Restate thesis
Conclude essay
Requirements
750 words
When you first introduce an assigned reading, include the title of essay and the author’s full
name. After the first introduction, use the author’s last name only.
Proper MLA style
Times New Roman font, 12 point
1” margins
Header with last name and page number (right aligned)
Title
Name, instructor, class and assignment, due date
Works Cited page
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According to the book, “Mother Tongue”, by Amy Tan, English is infamous as one of the complex languages to master. Throughout the text, it is evident that understanding of English is complex to some individuals. The analysis of the text is based on fractured English and pure English. These two genres are different and they have nothing in common as most people argue. In order for people to communicate more effectively………………………….
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