Provide an overview of the selected reading you have analyzed, briefly describing main points, and your reaction to the author’s claim.
State your evaluation of the author’s claim that you will prove in your essay. This statement will give direction to your essay and should be well thought out.
II. Body

The body of your essay is your opportunity to support your evaluation about the author’s argument. Make sure your thoughts and evidence are clear and easy to read and understand.

Be sure to write multiple paragraphs that are focused, clearly state their intent, and move logically from one to the other, building the analysis as the essay progresses.
Your body paragraphs should support your analysis by combining thoughts and ideas with evidence or key points from the selected reading. There is no such thing as a right or wrong evaluation; the key is how your analysis is supported and the quality of the evidence used.
III. Conclusion

Think of the conclusion paragraph as a review of your analysis. Use this section to restate your evaluation and remind readers of your supporting evidence. Think of this as your last chance to prove your point.

Write an overview of your analysis, summarize your key points from the selected reading, and describe how they helped you form your analysis.
Explain what you have learned about critical thinking, analysis, and revision to future writing activities in your academic or professional life.
Guidelines for Submission: The draft of your analysis essay should be 1-2 pages in length. Save your work in a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Then, check your writing for errors. Once you have proofread your document, submit it via the Module 5, 5-4 First Draft of Critical Analysis Essay Assignment link in Brightspace.