D. Moore ENG 102 Week 4
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D.MooreWeek4IdentifyingTopicsUsingEBSCOandFindingEssayTopics.docxWeek 4 begins preparation for the Week 6 Persuasive Academic Essay. Writing an essay begins with finding topics. This assignment has two parts: Practice Using ESBCO and Selecting Topics.
You will create two documents for this assignment and attach both to the grading module
Part 1: EBSCO Practice
Use the EBSCO Practices Worksheet . As you complete the assignment, write your answers on the template (it is a Word document).
Attach this document when you are submitting your responses to this assignment.
Part 2: Preparation for the Week 6 Academic Essay
Use the Essay Topic Worksheet
· Read the week 6 assignment instructions
· Decide on three possible topics for the Week 6 essay.
· Use the Essay topic Worksheet
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Content and format requirements |
Content: Identify three possible topics for the week 6 essay For each topic: · Write a paragraph regarding why the topic is of interest to you. · Go into EBSCO and search for sources on your topic. How many peer-reviewed sources are available? Search for sources within the last five years. · Find one peer-reviewed source that applies to the topic (three sources). Copy and paste the APA citation from EBSCO into your assignment. · Identify and qualify the author(s) of each of the three sources. Format: · EBSCO Practice Worksheet · Essay Topic Worksheet
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Organization requirements |
· Statement of interest paragraph is presented in a logical, sequential order. Topic sentence, supporting points, conclusion.
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Source/ Support requirements |
· Adequate and appropriate evidence to support the discussion · APA reference citation for each source.
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Technical requirements |
· Use standard conventions of English: punctuation, capitalization, complete sentences · Spell Check and proofread your work.
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