500 word essay apa format

Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append.

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Part I: Pre-Writing

Before we build a house, we start with a blueprint. Writing is similar. Before you start writing your paper, you should always have an outline, which is like a blueprint. An outline is made of global topics and categories in a bulleted fashion. There are not a lot of details yet.

 

Review this video for an overview of the Writing Process- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQMKV6a1IWk

 

An overview of the Writing Process is provided below. We will return to this process each module of this course. For now, begin with the early stages of pre-writing (brainstorming) for you to have a solid foundation for your paper’s structure and content.

1. Pre-Writing
2. Drafting
3. Revising
4. Peer Review
5. Editing
6. Publishing

Please review the writing resources in the Aspen Writing & Resource Center (WRC)

 

Please review the rubric for this week’s assignment. It will provide you with exact details about what your instructor expects and how you will be graded.

 

This week you will reflect on the value of this course for your personal and professional life. Reflect on the following questions. Create an outline of your topics. Include any sub-details but not too many. Just focus on big ideas for now. Include your outline as part of your submission this Module.

1. Begin with an Introduction. Watch these videos on how to form a good introduction- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN6IOSMviS4 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WDclqoGouY 
2. What are your short-term and long-term goals for your education? How do these relate to your career goal(s)? (This should be one of the paragraphs in the body of your paper)
3. What are your goals and motivations for taking this course? While this is a required course for all students, each student brings different experiences, challenges and strengths to this learning experience. These differences create a very different learning experience for each student. Reflect on your personal situation as it relates to your goals for this course. (This should be another one of the paragraphs in the body of your paper.)
4. Consider a communication goal that you hope to accomplish in the near future. How will you accomplish it? What skills do you hope to gain from this course that will help you meet your goal? (This should be one of the paragraphs in the body of your paper.)
5. Include a conclusion to your essay. Watch these videos on how to finish with a solid, well-formed conclusion- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gf71u-b-xo and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ME797FmLnc
6. Include a reference page. Here is a resource on formatting an APA Reference page.