You have already been introduced to MLA format, in-text citations, and the Works Cited page. In this lesson, you will continue to build your MLA skills as you finish drafting your work
The recursive writing process has five stages: planning, drafting, revising, editing, and formatting, but the process is not linear. Recursive means to re-write. Its use here indicates that various stages of the process overlap or are returned to as needed.
Formatting is a stage that often overlaps with drafting because writers typically pause as they finish a draft to ensure that they have met format requirements. That is your task in this lesson.
Formatting is important because it is part of your ethos as a writer.
- A skilled college writer uses formatting to ensure that their work meets the assignment requirements but also that it has properly used source material as well.
- For college instructors, a properly formatted work indicates a student that is motivated to produce a high-quality work by meeting the assignment requirements down to the details of correct formatting.
- For readers, a properly formatted work indicates a conscientious and trustworthy author.
- read the instruction above and answer the questions below with work cited page in MLA.
Instructions:
- Submit a copy of the draft of your work The draft should be fully developed with all sections of the work in work format, not questions and answers, and not fill-in-the-blank from the outline; the document, in-text citations, and a Works Cited page must be in MLA format.
- Your instructor will provide global feedback on your draft. Contact them if you have specific questions that you want to discuss regarding help you need with your draft.
Your instructor will review:
- Purpose and audience are correct (descriptive NOT argumentative)
- Reflects research, SQ4R work, annotated bibliography, and outline
- Meets organizational work requirements
- Reflects the tone and style meets the purpose of an informative work
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Outline for Informative Work on Self-Love
I. Introduction
· Hook: "To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness." – Robert Morley
· Importance of the Topic: Self-love is essential to a person's well-being and personal growth.
· Benefits of Self-Love: It increases mental health by improving relationships and painting a positive image of the self.
· Thesis Statement: According to available literature, self-love impacts mental, emotional, and physical health positively.
II. Definition Paragraph
· Definition of Self-Love: Self-love refers to regard for well-being and happiness.
· Explanation: It involves taking care of oneself, setting boundaries, and practicing self-compassion.
· Importance: Essential for a balanced and fulfilling life.
III. Body Paragraph I – History and Current Events
· Topic Sentence: History and present times have recognized self-love as a significant necessity for well-being.
· Reason: Accepted in so many cultures and movements.
· Support I: More recent evidence from the historical past—for instance, Buddhism and Stoicism.
· Explanation: Emphasized the importance of self-care and compassion.
· Reason: Modern movements have emphasized its importance.
· Support II: The recent mental health campaigns, in particular, those energizing self-love, are well known.
· Explanation: Focus on reducing stigma around mental health and promoting self-acceptance.
· Summary: Self-love is not a new concept, gaining recognition for its importance in personal and societal welfare.
· Conclusion: Reaching toward self-love can bring a more healthful and fulfilling life.
IV. Body Paragraph II – Mental Health Benefits
· Topic Sentence: This means that, above all, self-love positively affects mental health.
· Supporting Reason I: Reduces stress and anxiety.
· Supporting Reason II: Boosts self-esteem and ego.
· Summary: It has been found that self-love practices do contribute to improved mental health.
· Conclusion Sentence: For mental strength and well-being, the cultivation of self-love is paramount.
V. Body Paragraph III – Emotional Health Benefits
· Topic Sentence: More so, self-love enhances emotional health.
· Supporting Reason I: Promotes emotional stability and resilience.
· Supporting Reason II: It invites positive emotions and reduces negative feelings.
· Quote: "Self-love, my liege, is not so vile a sin as self-neglecting." – William Shakespeare
· Summary: Research supports that self-love enhances emotional well-being.
· Conclusion Sentence: Cultivating self-love leads to an emotionally much more balanced life.
VI. Body Paragraph IV – Physical Health Benefits
· Topic Sentence: Moreover, self-love does affect physical health.
· Supporting Reason I: Encourages healthy lifestyle choices.
· Supporting Reason II: Enhances physical health through stress reduction.
· Summary: The practices of self-love have well-documented physical health benefits.
· Conclusion Sentence: Self-love is the way toward a healthier and more vibrant life.
VII. Conclusion
· Restate Thesis: The importance of self-love to mental, emotional, and physical health cannot be overemphasized.
· Summary of Points: Outline the key benefits of self-love discussed.
· Call to Action: Encourage readers to practice self-love for overall well-being.
· Closing Thought: Embracing self-love paves the way for a happier and healthier life.
References
Morley, R. (n.d.). To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness. Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/23668-to-fall-in-love-with-yourself-is-the-first
Shakespeare, W. (n.d.). Self-love, my liege, is not so vile a sin as self-neglecting. The Winter’s Tale. Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/105608-self-love-my-liege-is-not-so-vile-a
