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Writing · The Commentary Essay (W2)
The Final Essay.
An 800-word, research-backed academic argument — built from LEAF paragraphs.
At a glanceWeight 25% · Points 100 · Length 800+ words (~2–2.5 pages) · Due Week 12. File name YourFullName_StudentNumber_W2Essay · PDF or DOC only, no .hwp.
A
Take a position. Defend it with research.
This commentary essay tests whether you can take a position, support it with relevant research, and structure your ideas into a clear academic argument. Your revised Paragraph #1 becomes one of the body paragraphs — the whole essay is built from the same LEAF logic, scaled up.
B
Structure — with model sentences
| IntroductionOpen the funnel | Move from general background to your specific topic, then a clear thesis that states your position. e.g. “This essay argues that short-form video should be the foundation of Gen Z brand strategy.” |
| Body paragraphsLEAF, one job each | Each opens with a topic sentence, brings evidence + citation, develops analysis, and closes. At least one citation per body paragraph. |
| ConclusionClose the loop | Restate your position, summarise the key points, and offer a final insight. No citations here. |
The same LEAF colours apply inside every body paragraphRed = topic & concluding sentence | green = evidence (cited) | blue = your analysis. Colour-coding your draft is the fastest way to see a paragraph that is all evidence and no thinking.
C
Citations — hit the numbers
TOTAL · 6+At least six citations across the essay.
ACADEMIC · 3+Journal articles or academic books.
EACH BODY ¶One citation minimum; none in the conclusion.
Integral: Smith (2023) argues that… — the author is part of your sentence. Non-integral: …discovery now favours algorithms (Smith, 2023). — the source sits in brackets. Use both, and make every in-text citation match an entry in your CEEC/APA reference list.
D
Visuals — show and discuss
Include at least two visuals (figure, graph, chart, table, or image). Each must be cited and discussed in your analysis, not merely pasted in. Introduce it (“As Figure 1 shows…”), then explain what it proves for your argument.
E
Academic voice
Hedge, boost & balance — word-bankHedging (caution) may · suggests · appears to · is likely · in many cases
Boosting (confidence) clearly · demonstrates · establishes · strongly indicates
Reporting verbs argues · finds · contends · reports · observes · concludes
Balance aim ~50% your voice / 50% source voice; quotation under 10%
English only — no Korean, including captions and references. Avoid contractions and second person (“you”). CEEC font (Times New Roman or Arial) 11–12, spacing 1.2–1.5, word count at the end.
Quirky required element (intentional)Weave subtle references to DJing, Canada, maple syrup, and dogs somewhere into the essay. Keep it tasteful and woven in — it is a deliberate originality check, and graders look for it.
F
The W2 rubric — 100 points
| Criterion | Full marks looks like… | Pts |
|---|
| Introduction | Background general→specific; clear thesis declaring a position | 10 |
| Coherence | Topic sentences tied to the thesis; effective concluding sentences | 10 |
| Conclusion | Restates thesis, summarises points, adds a final comment | 10 |
| Paragraph Unity | All supporting sentences connect to their topic sentence | 10 |
| Citation + Format | Correct number of citations; references correctly formatted | 10 |
| Paraphrasing + Summary | Effective paraphrase/summary; quotation under 10% | 10 |
| Commentary | Figures/tables introduced and discussed; commentary develops the argument | 10 |
| Cohesive Devices | Varied cohesive devices enhance logical flow | 10 |
| Authorial Voice | Hedging + boosting; citations with well-chosen reporting verbs | 10 |
| Balancing Voice | ~50% writer voice / 50% source voice | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Before you submit- Thesis stated in the intro and supported throughout
- Every body paragraph: topic sentence + evidence + citation + concluding sentence
- 6+ citations (3+ academic); references match in-text; conclusion has none
- 2+ visuals, cited and discussed; word count at the end
- Hedging/boosting used; ~50/50 voice; quotation under 10%
- English only; file named correctly; PDF or DOC
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