English Composition

2/13/23, 11:47 AM Topic: Week 6 + Pre-Recording

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Week 6 + Pre-Recording Jaynelle Nixon

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Hello,

This week you will create the actual draft of the essay you have been working on since unit 4. You cannot change your topic from the topic you selected in week 4. Changing your topic will result in a loss of almost all points! We are working on this paper step by step. Changing your topic would mean having to complete ALL week 4 and ALL week 5 work again. DON'T DO IT!

2/13/23, 11:47 AM Topic: Week 6 + Pre-Recording

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For the week 6 discussion, you must create an outline for your paper. You must follow the example provided in the template that is linked in the discussion instructions. Additionally, you must also include a paragraph about the challenges you have faced in the outlining and research process.

The outlining process is very important. You are creating the organization for your essay. You will use the outline to create your draft.

The assignment requires your actual draft. You must include all parts that are listed:

APA title page (page 1) Abstract page (page 2) 8-10 pages of researched content (pages 3 -12). This means you must have at least 8 FULL pages of APA formatted essay and NO MORE THAN 10 pages (title page, abstract page, and references page(s) do not count toward this length)

WITHIN THE 8 TO 10 PAGES OF ESSAY, YOUR ESSAY MUST FOLLOW THIS FORMAT: Introduction paragraph of 5 to 10 sentences (This must always include your thesis statement. Underline or bold the thesis statement.) Body paragraphs of 5 to 10 sentences each

You will have several body paragraphs where you argue your points and incorporate current and reliable sources that support the points you are making. You must incorporate all 10 of the current and reliable sources you should have by now. You will have one or two paragraphs where you address opposing views and refute those views/explain why they are flawed.

Conclusion paragraph (this is an actual paragraph of 5 to 10 sentences just like every other paragraph). References page(s) that lists all 10 of your current and reliable sources.

One final word of caution about plagiarism: You are writing your own paper. Your thesis statement must be your own argument that you created for this assignment. The majority of the content of you paper must be your own words and ideas. The sources you use simply add credibility to your own points. They validate your own words and ideas. Source material should never be used to create large sections of your paper. For example, if you have a 5 sentence paragraph, no more than 1 of those sentences should be source material (maximum). If you have a 10 sentence paragraph, only 2 of those sentences can be source material (maximum). Your entire paper should not be more than 15% source material.

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Always cite your source whenever you use source material and ensure you place quotation marks around any direct quotes in addition to including in-text citations.

As always, your work will be submitted to a plagiarism checker; therefore, it makes no sense to plagiarize. Plagiarized work will earn 0 points and be reported for plagiarism.

Please make sure you try your best on your first draft. The more effort you put into this draft, the less work you will have to do next week for your final draft.

REQUIRED READING: Best Practices for First Draft--Avoid a Loss of Points.pdf (https://herzing.instructure.com/users/500/files/7101189?wrap=1&verifier=ro3VJdc1EG4lME9jsl2q1k63HzBdWKBNRPRWmQNl) (https://herzing.instructure.com/users/500/files/7101189/download? verifier=ro3VJdc1EG4lME9jsl2q1k63HzBdWKBNRPRWmQNl&download_frd=1) Minimize File Preview

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Your main discussion response is due by Wednesday. All additional work is due by Sunday. If you have questions about anything, please let me know.

My live office hour is on Tuesday at 12:00 noon, but it is not required. You can find the same information in this pre-recording (https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c31XFgV3wmJ) .

https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c31XFgV3wmJ (https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c31XFgV3wmJ)

Questions? Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I love hearing from you, and I want you to succeed.

Helpful resources:

Questions about an assignment? Watch the pre-recording for this week. I cover everything that is required.

Questions about something else? Read the "Important Class Information: Read and Save" message I sent to you the first day of class.

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Did you miss the short recording (https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/criIDzViXvT) I posted in the week 1 discussion? It shows you how to automatically generate APA citations when you use the Gale library database (https://screencast-o- matic.com/watch/criIDzViXvT) . Did you miss the strongly recommended (https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c0VbF3VwEi7) recording I posted in the week 2 discussion? I strongly recommend (https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c0VbF3VwEi7) watching this recording on source requirements (https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c0VbF3VwEi7) . Students lose the most points and create the most extra work for themselves by failing to understand source requirements. Did you miss the recording about plagiarism (https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c3eroCVFKEh) that I linked in the week 3 discussion? Please review the recording so you can avoid a loss of points and the severe consequences of academic plagiarism (https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c3eroCVFKEh) . Did you miss the recording about introduction paragraphs (https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crjecIVjcVQ) that I posted in the week 4 discussion? Please review it for a refresher on what is required in your introduction paragraph (https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crjecIVjcVQ) . Do you need help finding current and reliable sources? Please contact one of our librarians. E-mail: US- [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . Phone: 1-888-660-2826 Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm CT Sundays: 12 noon to 8 pm CT. Saturdays: Submit your question via email, Ask Us form, or phone by 2 pm CT and they'll reply by 4:30 pm CT Saturday.

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