A well-researched, academic argument that adds a new perspective to the existing conversation about your topicA clear thesis statement that advances a specific, substantial, arguable pointStrong supporting evidence from your secondary researchIn-text citation of at least FIVE different secondary sourcesA careful evaluation of relevant counterpointsA coherent organizational structure that enhances the argument and effectively portrays the researchAn identifiable audienceA clear ethos6-8 double-spaced pagesMLA citation for all sources in an attached works cited pageProofreading and proper MLA formatting