I would rather be an Eukaryotic cell

Use thesis: I prefer Eukaryotic cells because I will have more membrane, bound organelles and diverse habitat for organism made up of Eukaryotic and its large size.

Cell Essay Formatting requirements Papers will: Be typed Be created without the use of AI Include a title page Be double spaced only Be typed in Times New Roman 12 point Contain in text citations Include a Literature Cited page Use of Council of Science Editors formatting Include a strong thesis statement Not contain any direct quotes

Scientific Essay: I would rather be a/an …….Eukaryotic or prokaryotic Criteria Clarity of Thesis Statement: o Thesis must clearly state whether the student prefers to be a eukaryotic or prokaryotic cell and provide 3 points to be addressed in essay. Accuracy of information: o Accurately describes the key characteristics of either eukaryotic or prokaryotic cells, including their structures and functions. o Provides specific examples with description of natural environment, structure and function of the organism, how the organism reproduces, life span and its usefulness to the environment. o Organism must be approved prior to writing (students may not research same organism) Strength of Arguments: o Provides strong, well-supported arguments for their chosen cell type. Uses evidence and logical reasoning effectively. o Evidence must be paraphrased and cited using own words Organization and Structure: o Excellent: Essay is well-organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs with strong topic sentences, and a concise conclusion. Writing Mechanics: o Excellent: Free of grammatical errors, spelling errors, and punctuation errors. Uses a variety of sentence structures. o Uses proper CSE formatting including the use of in text citations and a Literature cited page. o Must use at least 2 sources for your information. o NO WEBSITES will be allowed, use information in science magazines or journals. o Must be one page in length, 1 margins, double spaced, contain a title page, and literature cited page. o Font must be 12 point Times New Roman for all text. Allowed sources 1. Textbook 2. Science News 3. Approved scientific magazine or journal