Journey Essay Final Draft: Due by Friday, October 18 by 2:30 P.M.

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COMPONENTS
1. lf it is not 4 FULL pages, (not
3 and a half), then it will not be accepted or automatically receive a FULL LETTER GRADE OFF;
Works Cited is the fifth page.
2. One letter grade will be deducted for every day it is late.
3. YOU MUST ATTACH THIS RUBRIC TO THE TOP OF YOUR PAPER.
My signature below indicates that 1) all submitted work (hard copy/online) is my own original work, and I have cited any
information from other sources that I have used, 2) I have taken the necessary steps and/or asked any necessary questions to
avoid even unintentional plagiarism prior to the due date, and (3) I know that t must submit my paper online by E:00 today
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