tina

1

Miller

ENGL 317-D1 Essay #3: Research & Analysis

Essay Deadlines:

· Prewriting: Sunday, November 15th (11:59 p.m.)

· Rough Draft: Sunday, November 22nd (11:59 p.m.)

· Final Draft: THURSDAY, December 3rd (11:59 p.m.)

Rubric: ENGL 317 Rubric (Available on Canvas)

Assignment Objectives:

· Analyze various aspects (criteria) of a non-profit organization to make a judgment about its efficacy and legitimacy,

· Synthesize information from various sources to develop a cohesive perspective on each criterion,

· Select direct quotes, summaries, and/or paraphrases from various sources to use as textual evidence to support judgments on each criterion,

· Cite information from sources (in-text and Works Cited or References) using either Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA),

· Practice the academic essay writing process (prewriting, drafting, revision, reflection, etc.)

Assignment Description:

· For this assignment, students will select a non-profit organization to research and analyze.

· Once you have selected your specific non-profit organization, you should begin conducting preliminary research to help you determine the subtopics, or criteria, that you plan to discuss. Keep in mind that as this is an essay rather than a lengthy book, you will need to be selective about the aspects of the topic that you plan to discuss.

· A minimum of four subtopics should be selected. Possible subtopics might include: who/when the organization was founded, why the organization was founded, mission of the organization, how money is raised and distributed to achieve their goals, (business model), signature events or products, current leadership of the organization, any controversies the organization was involved in, celebrity endorsements, etc.

· Ultimately, your analysis of these subtopics will help you to determine the legitimacy of the non-profit organization.

· Determine who the intended audience will be. Which group(s) would benefit from learning more about this non-profit?

· Include a direct thesis statement which tells the reader the name of your chosen non-profit organization and lists the specific subtopics you plan to research/analyze. Indicate your judgment on the non-profit.

· Explain (in the introduction or conclusion) why this non-profit organization appeals to you. The body paragraphs, however, should use third person and should be focused on your research.

· You may choose to begin your search for a non-profit organization here: https://charity.lovetoknow.com/List_of_Nonprofit_Organizations

Essay Requirements:

· Word Count: A minimum of 1000 words (This will be roughly three to four pages.)

· Include the Word Count on page one below the date.

· Use MLA or APA format.

· You must use a minimum of FOUR sources.

· You may not use Encyclopedias or Wikipedia as a source.

· Only original work will be graded. Do not use Generative AI to create the essay. Students should not submit an essay or assignment that was previously submitted for another course or instructor. Doing so will result in a score of zero.

Although you may use popular texts as primary research, you are encouraged to incorporate scholarly research when appropriate. You can access this information from the electronic databases available through G.R. Little Library.

· Recommended databases include: Academic Search Ultimate, JSTOR, and NC Live.

· You can access these resources via the following link: https://libguides.ecsu.edu/az.php

1

Miller

ENGL 317-D1 Essay #3: Research & Analysis

Essay Deadlines:

· Prewriting: Sunday, November 15th (11:59 p.m.)

· Rough Draft: Sunday, November 22nd (11:59 p.m.)

· Final Draft: THURSDAY, December 3rd (11:59 p.m.)

Rubric: ENGL 317 Rubric (Available on Canvas)

Assignment Objectives:

· Analyze various aspects (criteria) of a non-profit organization to make a judgment about its efficacy and legitimacy,

· Synthesize information from various sources to develop a cohesive perspective on each criterion,

· Select direct quotes, summaries, and/or paraphrases from various sources to use as textual evidence to support judgments on each criterion,

· Cite information from sources (in-text and Works Cited or References) using either Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA),

· Practice the academic essay writing process (prewriting, drafting, revision, reflection, etc.)

Assignment Description:

· For this assignment, students will select a non-profit organization to research and analyze.

· Once you have selected your specific non-profit organization, you should begin conducting preliminary research to help you determine the subtopics, or criteria, that you plan to discuss. Keep in mind that as this is an essay rather than a lengthy book, you will need to be selective about the aspects of the topic that you plan to discuss.

· A minimum of four subtopics should be selected. Possible subtopics might include: who/when the organization was founded, why the organization was founded, mission of the organization, how money is raised and distributed to achieve their goals, (business model), signature events or products, current leadership of the organization, any controversies the organization was involved in, celebrity endorsements, etc.

· Ultimately, your analysis of these subtopics will help you to determine the legitimacy of the non-profit organization.

· Determine who the intended audience will be. Which group(s) would benefit from learning more about this non-profit?

· Include a direct thesis statement which tells the reader the name of your chosen non-profit organization and lists the specific subtopics you plan to research/analyze. Indicate your judgment on the non-profit.

· Explain (in the introduction or conclusion) why this non-profit organization appeals to you. The body paragraphs, however, should use third person and should be focused on your research.

· You may choose to begin your search for a non-profit organization here: https://charity.lovetoknow.com/List_of_Nonprofit_Organizations

Essay Requirements:

· Word Count: A minimum of 1000 words (This will be roughly three to four pages.)

· Include the Word Count on page one below the date.

· Use MLA or APA format.

· You must use a minimum of FOUR sources.

· You may not use Encyclopedias or Wikipedia as a source.

· Only original work will be graded. Do not use Generative AI to create the essay. Students should not submit an essay or assignment that was previously submitted for another course or instructor. Doing so will result in a score of zero.

Although you may use popular texts as primary research, you are encouraged to incorporate scholarly research when appropriate. You can access this information from the electronic databases available through G.R. Little Library.

· Recommended databases include: Academic Search Ultimate, JSTOR, and NC Live.

· You can access these resources via the following link: https://libguides.ecsu.edu/az.php