Writing and research assignment

Assignment 1 (10%)

Introduction

Guidelines

This assignment represents the first part of your final paper. Submit a document that includes the following parts/sections:

1. Title page (see APA guidelines).

2. A blank page where the abstract will be added at the end of the semester.

3. Introduction. Write at least 3 paragraphs to provide your reader with a brief background about your topic. Your introduction must include the purpose and/or research question(s), rationale, and significance of the proposed research. It should outline the methods you will use to answer your question (i.e., how you will collect data).

Provide definitions for all key words. You must refer to specific sources (in-text citations) and include the full description of all sources in your reference list. Rely on APA style guidelines.

Rubric:

· Title page	1%
The introduction to the proposed research should include: · Purpose and/or question · Rationale · Significance · A brief description of the selected method of data collection.	6%
Overall Content displays · important concepts · definitions of general and key concepts	2%
Mechanics and Writing style characterized by · satisfactory grammar · adequate word choices	1%
Total	10%