Assume the reader has never heard of your sources or the paper prompt.
Fully introduce each source using the title and author’s full name at the first mention.
After the first mention of the author’s full name, refer to the author by last name only from then on.
Make sure the reader has been given a reason to view the source as a credible authority.
Use signal phrases to help introduce source material.
The paper should have a thesis statement that takes a specific position on the topic.
The paper should follow the rules of good writing and include a compelling introduction, a logically organized body, and an appropriate conclusion.