174 ❯ STEP 4. Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High
Final Comment
Remember, you MUST establish a position, and each source you choose to use MUST
support and develop your position.Rapid Review
- Establish a position on the issue.
- Critically read all given texts and any introductory material provided.
- Annotate your sources using the critical reading guidelines.
- Select appropriate sources to support your position and purpose.
- Choose appropriate excerpts from each of the selected sources that can help develop
the thesis. - Summarize, paraphrase, and draw inferences from selected material.
- Make certain you properly cite each source you incorporate into the essay.
- Construct a conclusion that clearly states a strong final point.
- Proofread.