Revise to Original work INF 103

Week 2 Assignment

Final Paper Outline Review the Final Paper instructions in Week 5. Then, visit the Ashford Writing Center (located in the Learning Resources tab in the left navigation bar). The outline must contain:

· Introduction with thesis statement

· At least five body paragraphs, using the  provided model  

· Conclusion

· Reference page containing at least three academic resources, two of which are found in the Ashford Online Library. Each side of the debate should be provided at least one valid source for.

The Final Paper Outline must be three pages in length (excluding title and reference page) and in APA (6th edition) format. If you would like to refer to APA samples and tutorials, log into the Ashford Writing Center (located in the Learning Resources tab in the left navigation bar). Click on the “APA & Research Guides” tab and review the resources.

Week 3 Assignment

Stereotype Paper Read Stereotyping Has Lasting Negative Impact: Prejudice has lingering effects, study shows and watch How Pre-existing Beliefs Distort Logical Reasoning. Discuss three stereotypes you encounter in your own life and the effect those stereotypes can have on others. This can be a stereotype you realize you have been guilty of holding or someone else's. Explain (a) what the stereotype is and (b) what sort of argument, no matter how flawed, might be used to support it, and (c) identify any mistakes you find in that argument. The paper must be three pages in length (excluding title and reference page) and in APA (6th edition) format. You must use at least three resources, one of which must be the course text, and two resources must either be found in the Ashford Online Library or from the provided sources. If you would like to refer to APA samples and tutorials, log into the Ashford Writing Center (located in the Learning Resources tab in the left navigation bar). Click on the “APA & Research Guides” tab and review the resources.   

Final Paper Instructions for Week 2 & 5

Argument Paper For the Final Paper, you will identify a specific claim relative to one of the topics listed below and defend it with as strong an argument as possible. These topics are presented below as questions. The best way to develop a thesis statement is to offer an answer to the question, and then state in a clear and specific sentence the basis for your answer.

· Should homosexuals be able to marry?

· Is racism and anti-Semitism still a problem in the United States?

· Is factory farming cruel to animals?

· Is anthropogenic climate change (what used to be known as "global warming") a problem that needs immediate and/or long term attention?

· Should physician-assisted suicide be legal?

· What, if any, limits should there be to embryonic stem cell research?

· Should public workers be allowed to join unions and engage in collective bargaining?

· Is the death penalty just and applied fairly?

· Are there any legitimate restrictions on gun ownership?

· Is it a problem if one percent of Americans possess 50% of American wealth and assets?

· Should abortion be legal?

· Should evolution be taught in the public schools?

· Are science and religion in conflict?

· Can one be moral and not believe in God?

Part One – Thesis In this part of the paper, the thesis is to be stated clearly and specifically. It should appear no later than the end of the introduction paragraph. Part Two – Argument This part of the paper will present the argument for the thesis. The focus should be on identifying the strongest support for the thesis. Then, present that support by constructing an argument. This argument, or set of arguments, will probably employ both deductive and inductive reasoning. Part Three – Counter-thesis and counter-argument In this part of the paper, the strongest objection to the thesis is presented along with an argument (probably briefer than the argument in Part Two) for that thesis. Part Four – Response to counter-thesis In this part of the paper, you respond to and refute the counter-argument based on evidence discussed in Part Three. This response will draw on the earlier argument in Part Two to show that the original thesis can be defended against this objection. The paper will be evaluated in terms of the grading rubric. The clearer your presentation of the debate and the more specific you can be in that presentation, the stronger the paper will be. The Final Paper must be six to eight pages in length (not counting the cover page or reference list). You must use at least four resources, at least one of which must provide support for your thesis and at least one of which must provide support for your counter-thesis. Two of the four required resources must be found in the Ashford Online Library. The Final Paper must be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style, and all resources must be properly cited in text as well as on the reference page. If you would like to refer to APA samples and tutorials, log into the Ashford Writing Center (located in the Learning Resources tab in the left navigation bar). Click on the “APA & Research Guides” tab and review the resources. Writing the Final Paper The Final Paper:

· Must be 6 to 8 double-spaced pages in length (not counting the cover page or reference list), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

· Must include a title page with the following:

· Title of paper

· Student’s name

· Course name and number

· Instructor’s name

· Date submitted

· Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

· Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

· Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

· Must use at least 4 scholarly resources, including a minimum of 2 from the Ashford Online Library.

· Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

· Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the  Grading Rubric  for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.