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A general assessment for evaluating MLA citations.

You have been introduced to a variety of proofreading strategies, and learned that editing and proofreading are two distinct processes. Identify at least 2 proofreading strategies you have successfully used in the past, then discuss how you propose to incorporate 2 new strategies introduced in class in future writing assignments. Entry should be between 350-500 words.

Create an outline for a short, persuasive essay. Choose one of two viewpoints: Doyle used the character of Sherlock Holmes to corroborate British society's fear of natives OR Doyle used Sherlock Holmes as a way of assuring British society there was nothing to fear from the natives. 1–2 pages in length, double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, one inch margins, and citations in MLA style. Outline format to follow the example used in class with correct use of symbols and indentations.

Using the assigned roles from class, collaboratively create a short essay that answers the following question from the text: What was strange about Helen’s sister, Julia’s, death two years prior, and how does it parallel Helen’s current situation? 1–2 pages in length, double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, one inch margins, and citations in MLA style.

Create a short essay that answers the following question from the text: What was strange about Helen’s sister, Julia’s, death two years prior, and how does it parallel Helen’s current situation? 1–2 pages in length, double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, one inch margins, and citations in MLA style.