Homework

For now, you will be paraphrasing (no direct quoting) information concerning your source to answer the questions on the worksheet. The main area of your academic journal sources and two government agency sources you must choose. Fill in all the boxes below to complete the worksheet and meet the minimum word count listed for each by placing the word count at the end of each. USE THIS WORKSHEET to complete the assignment. HOWEVER, delete all the red and blue instructions before submitting it. And save as a Word document and attach it to the assignment area.

Review the information for the paper guidelines and ensure you keep this in mind.

A. Build this worksheet with sources and answer the question in detail

B. Do not use these sources: your textbook or any textbook in the program, and only use one source one time.

C. Complete all areas asked of you in the below worksheet. Use this format.

Chosen Paper Topic:_________________________________________

I. Introduction (Let’s at least get a little started).

Possible ideas for the introduction are as follows: A short dynamic statistic, fact or interesting quote no more than 8-15 words long can be used), (Provide Impressive statistics, and strong point to catch the reader’s attention): Now remember you will need to transition this “hook” intro to your thesis statement. This hook should catch the attention of the reader and encourage them to read on.

List Source Used as the hook: Use APA format for this academic source

Thesis Statement (Usually the last sentence(s) in the introduction):

Tell what the overall paper will focus on and briefly summarize the main points in the paper in one statement

II. Body Organizing your paper (A paper may have a few or many main points; decide how many your paper will need) Sometimes, you might organize your points by what the references tell you might be significant points in your issue. Be prepared to let your sources lead you or if there is enough sources out there for your chosen topic, choose your points first and then find sources to support those points. This is how to start and make the bare bones of your paper. (Boxes will expand with writing).

READ THIS: Thoughts as you begin to think about your paper: Think about the main points of the paper which you have briefly addressed in the introduction. Main points should be driven from your sources. Find points that are consistently seen in many your academic sources. Then look for unique points and address those. Don’t keep pushing a point you cannot find a source for, this is where you waste time. Find where the sources lead you and be flexible. Also, you need to look at disputed points or contrasting points that may be interesting and provide you a more interesting discussion. One-sided papers that don’t address several pieces of information as to what the support on the other side says can be less balanced. “Just the facts” should lead your writing, not your opinions that are not thoroughly supported. You state something, you now need to discuss it and use the authority of published academic journals to back your points. This makes your paper credible.

Support with strong examples, details, and explanations using several sources to support each main point.

There is a place in an academic paper for some media sources. However, I would use them very minimally, possibly to provide information of a more current case example. However, media will not count as an academic source that is one of your sources in this paper. It should also be used very sparingly just for current information on an example (make sure your example is credible). We use to have more faith in the credibility of the media, but at this time, sources are not what they were in the past. Thus, you need to adjust and ensure you have credible academic sources. Also, placing a cited piece of information in your paper should not fit in like oil to water. A source should be buffered by showing how the cited material supports the main topic of the paragraph and then explaining how that source’s statement/paraphrase impacts the point being made.

. For this assignment, all sources must be different and used only one time.

Sources for the body of the paper

· First academic source that is from a Journal article. The following instructions are for each of your source essays.

· Why have you chosen this source, and how will you use it in your paper (specifically use at least two main points from the source in your explanation)? Minimum 150 words PLACE Word count on each summary box at the top. Your answers should all be paraphrased and not be written in the first or second person. This will be the question and the required word count for each.

· Place reference for the first source (Use exact APA format) ):

· Second academic source that is from a Journal article.

· Why have you chosen this source, and how will you use it in your paper (specifically use at least two main points from the source in your explanation)? Minimum 150 words PLACE Word count on each summary box at the top. Your answers should all be paraphrased and not be written in the first or second person. This will be the question and the required word count for each.

· Reference second source here (APA Format):

· Third academic source that is from a Journal article.

· Why have you chosen this source, and how will you use it in your paper (specifically use at least two main points from the source in your explanation)? Minimum 150 words PLACE Word count on each summary box at the top. Your answers should all be paraphrased and not be written in the first or second person. This will be the question and the required word count for each.

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· Reference for Third Source (APA Format):

· Fourth academic source that is from a Journal article.

· Why have you chosen this source, and how will you use it in your paper (specifically use at least two main points from the source in your explanation)? Minimum 150 words PLACE Word count on each summary box at the top. Your answers should all be paraphrased and not be written in the first or second person. This will be the question and the required word count for each.

· Reference your fourth Source (APA Format):

· Fifth First academic source that is from a Journal article.

· Why have you chosen this source, and how will you use it in your paper (specifically use at least two main points from the source in your explanation)? Minimum 150 words PLACE Word count on each summary box at the top. Your answers should all be paraphrased and not be written in the first or second person. This will be the question and the required word count for each.

Reference fifth Source (APA Format):

· Sixth First academic source that is from a Journal article.

· Why have you chosen this source, and how will you use it in your paper (specifically use at least two main points from the source in your explanation)? Minimum 150 words PLACE Word count on each summary box at the top. Your answers should all be paraphrased and not be written in the first or second person. This will be the question and the required word count for each.

Reference the Sixth Source (APA Format):

· Seventh First academic source that is from a Journal article.

· Why have you chosen this source, and how will you use it in your paper (specifically use at least two main points from the source in your explanation)? Minimum 150 words PLACE Word count on each summary box at the top. Your answers should all be paraphrased and not be written in the first or second person. This will be the question and the required word count for each.

Reference seventh Source (APA Format):

· Eighth First academic source that is from a Journal article.

· Why have you chosen this source, and how will you use it in your paper (specifically use at least two main points from the source in your explanation)? Minimum 150 words PLACE Word count on each summary box at the top. Your answers should all be paraphrased and not be written in the first or second person. This will be the question and the required word count for each.

Reference eighth Source (APA Format):

· Ninth First academic source that is from a Journal article.

· Why have you chosen this source, and how will you use it in your paper (specifically use at least two main points from the source in your explanation)? Minimum 150 words PLACE Word count on each summary box at the top. Your answers should all be paraphrased and not be written in the first or second person. This will be the question and the required word count for each.

Reference ninth Source (APA Format):

· Tenth academic source that is from a Government agency website.

· Why have you chosen this source, and how will you use it in your paper (specifically use at least two main points from the source in your explanation)? Minimum 100 words PLACE Word count on each summary box at the top. Your answers should all be paraphrased and not be written in the first or second person. This will be the question and the required word count for each.

List tenth Source (APA Format):

· Eleventh academic source that is from a government agency website.

· Why have you chosen this source, and how will you use it in your paper (specifically use at least two main points from the source in your explanation)? Minimum 100 words PLACE Word count on each summary box at the top. Your answers should all be paraphrased and not be written in the first or second person. This will be the question and the required word count for each.

Reference your eleventh Source (APA Format): Website

All sources and in-text citations need to be in APA format.