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8/2/2021 Final research project instructions: ENGL100-10763 (ONL) Freshman Composition

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Final research project instructions Please follow these instructions carefully.

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We begin our final research project, which combines threads of all the subjects we've covered this semester. You will design a small country that fosters the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.

The correct approach or mode is expository, though you will use argumentation to present your evidence. It is due at the end of Week 8. No late work is accepted. Upload it through Canvas to Turnitin by 11:59 pm of the last Sunday of class. Your APA-style research essay will begin with a Title Page and end with References. I provide a sample student essay in APA format. Note that it includes additional info that your final papers will need, such as an abstract. As usual for APA essays in our class, use Times New Roman font, size 12. Standard 1" margins. Double-spaced. Page numbers inserted in upper-right corner. Running head capitalized in upper-left corner; the running head is an abbreviated version of your title. You must also create (not copy/paste) an original graph as a visual aid in your essay. In Word: Insert > Chart. Use at least five sources; three should come from Coastline's Online Library or Google Scholar (see the Week 5 Module for videos about how to do this). You may use and quote the articles linked in this week's Modules.

ESSAY TOPIC: Design a society that fosters the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.

To do so, you'll create policies and rationalize them using evidence from your research. You'll need to define clearly your terms (happiness, greatest number, etc.). Organization: Your essay will have an introduction paragraph, five body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph--a beginning, middle, and end.

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8/2/2021 Final research project instructions: ENGL100-10763 (ONL) Freshman Composition

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Total length (including title page, abstract, your content, and the References page):

First page = Title page Second page = Abstract with key words Next few pages = one intro paragraph, exactly four body paragraphs, and one conclusion paragraph = SIX total paragraphs Final page = References

Each body paragraph must include one to two quotations with citations from your research. Your body paragraphs will zoom in on four or more national interests. Examples include: class, race, ideologies (belief systems, religions, and so on), urban design, architecture, transportation, renewable resources, leadership / system of government, arts (painting, literature, music, film), military, cuisine, physical / mental health of citizens, entertainment, invented history, scientific innovation / research, technology, health care, family structure, economic policies, business practices, imports / exports, geographic location, topography, natural habitat.... and any others you can think of. To reiterate: You are creating a new, imaginary society. Although a research paper, this is also a form of creative writing. Pick four or more national interests on which to focus. Support your proposed policies with concrete evidence from EBSCO articles and other online research. For inspiration refer to the linked essays on happiness and society. Be sure to create an outline, organize your ideas into sections, and use transitions to signal shifts from section to section. Have fun! Strut your stuff. You're strong, capable writers by now.

Final Research Project Rubric: My Ideal Society /2 Format: cover page, abstract, references, margins, spacing, font, header /3 Organization: intro with thesis, four bodies, conclusion; transitions to topic sentences /4 Mechanics: grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling /6 Argumentation: use of " "s and citations, graph, detail, depth of thought, fluidness /15 TOTAL

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8/2/2021 Final research project instructions: ENGL100-10763 (ONL) Freshman Composition

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a. For your final project, at least three sources must be from the Online Library or Google Scholar.

First, go to http://www.coastline.edu/library/ebooks-and-databases (http://www.coastline.edu/library/ebooks-and-databases) Second, scroll down and click on "General / Multidisciplinary / Academic Journal Databases." You now have links to three major databases:

Academic Search Complete (also known as EBSCOhost) ProQuest Research Library JSTOR You may also use any other research databases available in the Online Library.

After you click on the link to one of the databases, you'll then be asked to enter your MyCCC or District user name and password. If you get stumped, try as many different databases and variations on search terms as you can. Get creative. After you've found at least three sources from the Coastline Online Library, you may then use Google or another search engine to locate additional reliable sources.

b. If you have questions about the Online Library, contact our knowledgeable and helpful librarian, Elizabeth:

[email protected] 714-696-1573

c. If you are unable to log in to the Coastline Online Library due to sign-in problems, then please view this video: https://youtu.be/DGuzHPe5hWs (https://youtu.be/DGuzHPe5hWs)

(https://youtu.be/DGuzHPe5hWs) Next, contact District IT and ask the rep to help you with the password for the Coastline Library Database:

District IT Help Desk phone = 714.438.8111 District IT email = [email protected] 