U5assgnmt

Purpose

Last week, you prepared an annotated bibliography on a technology topic; this week, you will use those sources to write an informative (expository) paper. 7th edition APA formatting and referencing will be applied. Complete the Unit 5 Reading before beginning work.

If you have completed the Unit 4 assignment, use the research question and sources (keeping in mind any changes your professor has indicated need to be made). If you have not yet completed the Unit 4 Assignment, it is recommended to do it as soon as possible; you will need to use the same kinds of sources anyway: two (2) peer-reviewed professional journal articles from the online University library, one (1) authored and dated web article, and one (1) ebook from the library.

Assignment Instructions and Requirements

· Writing:

· Keep in mind that this paper's intent should be  to inform  the reader about a technology topic. It is not an opinion piece nor intended to persuade (beyond providing facts, of course).

· Your reading audience understands quite a bit about technology but is not an expert in your specific topic. This statement is provided so you understand the depth and kind of vocabulary that are appropriate to use.

· Write a descriptive title for the paper (do not use the entire research question). You may reuse the title from your annotated bibliography.

· The body of the paper must be 800-1000 words in length.

· The body includes the introduction, conclusion, and all content in between. The title page, abstract, and reference entries are not part of the body and not considered in the length requirements.

· Write completely in your own words; no quotes are allowed.

· Your work must be presented in essay/paragraph form, without lists, tables, or images.

· Your writing must follow the rules for formal writing.

· Check the Reading for more writing guidance.

· Organization:

· An abstract is required (check the reading for details).

· Your introductory paragraph must include your topic sentence either as the first sentence or the last sentence of the paragraph.

· Avoid the use of "the hook." Simply provide facts.

· Avoid referring the paper to itself ("This paper will introduce," etc.) and instead be direct, as you have learned previously.

· Use first-level descriptive subheadings to show the paper's organization:

· Include at least three subheadings that are descriptive of your content. While you might consider the main ideas as shown in your outline, do not include any numbering/lettering and do not actually include your outline in your document.

· 7th edition APA does not allow for Introduction as a subheading, but Conclusion is okay.

· Do not use second-level subheadings.

· Use deductive paragraphing (main idea and then details).

· Do not include "transition" sentences.