Starting this semester, all academic courses are required to integrate a writing component. Students in all academic courses will be required to write at least two, 3 – 5 page essays using APA format. The attached grading rubric will be used to ensure all components of the essay are being evaluated. Purdue.edu/owl provides free information on the various mechanics of essay writing. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ Purdue OWL: APA Formatting and Style Guide owl.english.purdue.edu Please use the example at the bottom of this page to cite the Purdue OWL in APA. To see a sideby-side comparison of the three most widely used citation styles ... Below is some additional information I want to share to assist you with the writing format: The Basic Outline of a Paper The following outline shows a basic format for most academic papers. No matter what length the paper needs to be, it should still follow the format of having an introduction, body, and conclusion. Read over what typically goes in each section of the paper. Use the back of this handout to outline information for your specific paper. I. Introduction The introduction should have some of the following elements, depending on the type of paper: •Start with an attention grabber: a short story, example, statistic, or historical context that introduces the paper topic. •Give an overview of any issues involved with the subject •Define any key terminology needed to understand the topic. •Quote or paraphrase sources revealing the controversial nature of the subject (argumentative papers only) •Give background information on the topic needed to understand the direction of the paper. •Write an antithesis paragraph, presenting the primary opposing views (argumentative paper only) The introduction must end with a THESIS statement (1 to 2 sentences in length): •Tell what the overall paper will focus on •Briefly outline the main points in the paper II. Body •Clearly present the main points of the paper as listen in the thesis •Give strong examples, details, and explanations to support each main point •If an argumentative paper, address any counterarguments and refute those arguments •f a research paper, use strong evidence from sources-paraphrases, summaries, and quotations that support the main points III. Conclusion •Restate your thesis from the introduction in different words •Briefly summarize each main point found in the body of the paper (avoid going over 2 sentences for each point) •Give a statement of the consequences not embracing the position (argumentative paper only) •End with a strong clincher statement: an appropriate, meaningful final sentence that ties the whole point of the paper together (may refer back to the attention grabber) Additional Tips ➢Decide on the thesis and main points first ➢You do not need to start writing your paper with the introduction ➢Try writing the thesis and body first; then go back and figure out how to best introduce the body and conclude the paper ➢Use transitions between main points and between examples within the main points ➢Always keep your thesis in the forefront of your mind while writing; everything in your paper must point back to the thesis ➢Use the back of this handout to make an outline of your paper WRITING RUBRIC Well-Developed (4 to 5 pts.) Student’s Name: Intermediate (2 to 3 pts.) Deficient (1 – 0 pts.) CONTENT/DEVELOPMENT (40 Points Maximum) * thesis statement present * content: comprehensive/accurate * central theme/idea is developed * introduction provides sufficient background * body paragraphs developed and support thesis statement * critical thinking applied * conclusion is logical and reviews major points * Source material is relevant Total Points for Content/Development READABLITY/STYLE ( 30 Points Maximum) * transitions present and used to best advantage * sentences are clear and complete * sentences are well-constructed and varied * varied vocabulary is present * overall flow and readability is maintained throughout paper * Voice and tone are appropriate & correspond to topic Total Points for Readability/Style MECHANICS ( 30 Points Maximum) * if required proper MLA or APA style used * spelling is correct * proper grammar and sentence structured maintained * punctuation is correct * paper has appropriate fonts and margins * citations are present and correctly formatted Total Points for Mechanics TOTAL POINTS FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENT COMMENTS: Points 
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