800 words essay 2 hrs
ASSIGNMENT OUTLINE
Assignment title: Research Assessment – Academic Argument
Weighting: 40%
Faculty responsible: K. Carlson-Blatti, J. Meehan, S. Stead
Program: BBA3
Course name: Academic Communication Skills
Course number: GEN 2134
Hand-out date: Week 11 (Thursday, 21 November 2019)
Hand-in date to Faculty: Week 12:Mon 25 Nov. K5, K2, K3: Tue 26 Nov. K1,K4: Wed 27 Nov. K6
Hand-in date for Turnitin: Week 12:Mon 25 Nov. K5, K2, K3: Tue 26 Nov. K1,K4: Wed 27 Nov. K6
Assignment Overview:
First part: Using the three articles provided; make annotations regarding the topic and focus that you consider argumentative content for defending your position and as counter arguments. Write down the citations for your source, with the appropriate in-text citation and reference, using the APA handout. Please write these by hand (correctly and legibly) on the separate sheet of paper supplied as these will be graded. Keep a note of your in-text citations on each article for the second part.
Second part: Create your numbered outline according to the essay question given to you. Type up and develop the academic argument essay using the chosen outline model. Give specific examples and cite your source, with the appropriate in-text citation using the APA handout. You must write in your own words and use quotes, paraphrases and summaries.
N.B. Maximum quote length allowed is 20 words with no more than two quotes throughout
Overall aim:
To select valid and reliable information using critical reading techniques and to write an academic argument essay in the appropriate format for a specific purpose, including APA referencing where necessary.
Learning outcomes:
1, 2, 3
Organization and methodology:
Font: Arial 12
Line spacing: 1.5
Outline Correctly numbered and indented
Headings: Appropriate, relevant headings and sub-sections
Header/Footer: Write your full name and call name, student number, class and the Teacher’s name
All documents and notes are to be handed back to the tutor and a signed Statement of Authorship is required before you leave class.
Word count:
Write 5-6 paragraphs. Quality is more important than quantity. Guidance: approximately 800 words: write the word count AFTER the paragraphs but BEFORE the references
Resources available:
Articles,: APA Handout and Academic Argument Assessment Grading Rubric
Assessment tasks & weighting:
Research Assessment: Academic Argument Essay - 40%
Undergraduate Competencies: developed (italics) / assessed (bold)
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A |
Managing self and developing professional behavior
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Plan and manage your personal time, and other resources . |
Accept responsibility and accountability for yourself including appearance and behavior . |
Recognize your strengths and areas for improvement . |
Act with honesty, integrity and personal ethics. |
Manage your personal health and emotional well-being. |
Undertake personal and career development to foster continuous independent learning. |
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B |
Working with and relating to others
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Work within the dynamics of a group, and acknowledge diverse opinions and accept differences. |
Show commitment to the team’s purpose and goals, and accountability by completing tasks assigned to your role. |
Accept and provide feedback in a constructive and considerate way. |
Recognize when conflict can be appropriate and positive, and acquire skills necessary in negotiation. |
Work effectively with different personalities across a wide variety of social and professional situations. |
Build professional relationships. |
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Communicating effectively |
Listen actively, ask questions and try to understand other people’s viewpoints. |
Write clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats. |
Communicate clearly in spoken situations, and be able to present information in appropriate visual forms. |
Communicate in a respectful tone and manner at all times. |
Be aware of verbal and non-verbal communication styles, (including cross-cultural elements) and use appropriately. |
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Information and digital literacy
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Research and interpret relevant information from a range of sources using appropriate technology. |
Evaluate the validity and bias of information. |
Demonstrate numerical and digital literacy. |
Analyze, synthesize and use information appropriately, and disseminate responsibly (attributing your sources accurately). |
Understand digital literacy, appropriate online behavior, risks, and security. |
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Performing tasks and solving problems
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Plan and carry out tasks and projects with well-defined goals and outcomes. |
Establish priorities to meet deadlines. |
Consider situations from new perspectives and try innovative ways to get things done. |
Think critically and strategically and evaluate solutions to make decisions. |
Be willing to anticipate uncertainties, take initiative and be proactive. |
Evaluate work results for effectiveness. |
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Social responsibility
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Act responsibly in accordance with sound principles of sustainability. |
Show respect for others’ rights and diverse ideas. |
Accept responsibility for your own actions and how they impact on others. |
Evaluate ethical aspects as part of decision making. |
Contribute to your local, national and international community. |
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Special instructions:
To be submitted to TURNITIN according to class schedules and timings
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the act of presenting another’s ideas or words as one’s own. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the intentional falsification or fabrication of any academic activity, unauthorized copying of another person’s work, or aiding and abetting any such acts.
Particular care must be taken when presenting information that has been obtained from an internet site. Should this information not be correctly referenced then you are guilty of plagiarism and will be penalized accordingly.
Statement of authorship
Following the title page of your assignment there should be a page on which you sign a statement that the work included in the assignment is your own work except where appropriately referenced. The following statement should be used:
Statement of authorship
I certify that this assignment is my own work and contains no material which has been submitted as part of an assignment in any institute, college or university. Moreover, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it contains no material previously published or written by another person, except where due reference is made in the text of the assignment.
Signed
Name
Student number.