Engl final

Writing Project 1: Final Paper - SUBMIT HERE (due M 3/24)

Overview

· 2-3 pages (APA formatted) exploring the history of your  problem by using information found in or through the Chesnutt Library ONLY.

· You may not include anything found anywhere other than Chesnutt Library and/or the  library’s website

· Your essay will consist of a summary (in your own words) of each  library source  (at least 3). One source MUST be a book (print or online).

· For extra credit, have campus  Writing Center tutors or Upswing tutors review your paper before turning in your final copy. This is a part of your essay grade. (See  Week 5 in Canvas for more info. on writing support.)

Learning goals:

1. Increase comfort and familiarity with using an academic library (Library of Congress organizational system, eBooks, online databases, academic journal articles, etc.) and reading and evaluating academic research.

2. Learn about the historical background of your  problem:

· when did it begin and how has it worked over time, in various contexts;

· what do older studies and research tell us about it;

· what attempts have been made in the past to improve the situation; and

· how have they worked out

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Writing Project Title

Your First and Last Name

Fayetteville State University

ENGL 120: English Composition II

Dr. Briana Murrell

March 11, 2024

Writing Project Title

Introduction Paragraph should include an overview and context of your topic and problem with emphasis on the past: background and history. Explain your problem without taking a side. End with a thesis statement that gives the main points OR lists the 3 sources of your paper.

Insert the title of Library Source #1 OR the Main Point #1

For Body Paragraph 1 provide an introduction sentence that gives the title and author(s) of your first library source, along with the main idea(s) of the source. Next, provide a paragraph summary of your first library source. Include the key information that you found about your problem. Information should include - the historical background of your problem; when it began and how it has worked over time, in various contexts; what older studies and research tell us about it; what attempts have been made in the past to improve the situation; and how they have worked out. Remember you can use paraphrases and direct quotes from the source. Also, remember the Quote Sandwich method in which you introduce direct quotes with a signal phrase including the author (year), your quote, then a page number (if applicable), and then explain the quote. Be sure to conclude the paragraph with a final statement that summarizes the library source.

Insert the title of Library Source #2 OR the Main Point #2

For Body Paragraph 2, again provide an introduction sentence that gives the title and author(s) of your second library source, along with the main idea(s) of the source. Next, provide a paragraph summary of your second library source. Include the key information that you found about your problem - the historical background; when it began and how it has worked over time; what older studies and research tell us about it; what attempts have been made in the past to improve the situation; and how they have worked out. Remember you can use paraphrases and direct quotes from the source. Use the Quote Sandwich method for direct quotes = introduce quotes with a signal phrase including the author (year), your quote, and page number (if applicable), and then explain the quote. Conclude the paragraph with a final statement that summarizes the 2nd library source.

Insert the title of Library Source #3 OR the Main Point #3

Finally for Body Paragraph 3, again provide an introduction sentence that gives the title and author(s) of your third library source with the main idea(s). Provide a paragraph summary of your last library source. Include the key information that you found about your problem - the historical background; when it began and how it has worked over time, in various contexts, etc. Use paraphrases and direct quotes from the source. Remember the Quote Sandwich method = introduce direct quotes with a signal phrase including the author (year), your quote, then a page number (if applicable), and then explain the quote. Conclude the paragraph with a final statement that summarizes the last library source.

Conclusion OR insert a concluding subheading that refers to your overall topic/problem

In the Conclusion Paragraph restate your main ideas and include your concluding thoughts about the topic and problem. Also, discuss how the library sources addressed your topic. What have these authors said about your problem? Feel free to discuss the library research process and how to find library sources for the reader. Include information you learned from your library quiz, as well as how to use the library’s website to find academic sources. Include information on how using library resources has helped/hindered your understanding of your topic and problem. Conclude with “Why this topic/problem matters” and a final statement.

References

Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Name of Publisher.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Name of Publisher. https://doi.org/10.0000/00000000.2019.000000

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number (issue number), page range. https://doi.org/10.0000/00000000.2020.000000