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1) What are some benefits of using an outline when writing an essay? Some drawbacks?
2) What is a paragraph? What do topic sentences do for readers? What do they do for writers?
3) What do you read, and how does it affect your thinking and writing?
4) How important is vocabulary in writing? How can a writer improve personal vocabulary?
APA STYLE use RELIABLE resources and in text citations throughout paper NO PLAGERISIM
Comparison and Contrast ESSAY
Title page reference page proper APA formatting
Comparison and Contrast essay- you should compare and contrast two or more related objects with a clear purpose. You should have a specific thesis you prove through this comparison; the essay should be organized to make the comparison/contrasts vivid and effective. While students can and should reach definite conclusions about the relative value of the items compared, the actual comparison process should be free of bias and the amount and nature of evidence presented to illustrate each point should be balanced.
Students may choose their own topics. All essays should be 900 to 1050 words long. Each essay should have a title, and any outside evidence used should be cited using APA Guidelines, which are consistent with APA guidelines In text citations utilizing PROPER resources only
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Wk 3--COMPARISON/CONTRAST or CLASSIFICATION-10 PTS |
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Content 5 Points |
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The assignment is as assigned (900—1050 words) |
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The paper develops a central theme or idea (thesis) and
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Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis. |
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The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic. Used general statements to lead into the thesis. Provided a clear thesis sentence at the end of the paragraph |
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The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. |
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Readability & Style 2 Points |
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Conventions are used to make paper more readable. Transitions, headers, indentations, etc. |
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The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. Pronoun usage is appropriate. No first or second person. |
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Structure is clear, logical & easy to follow, |
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Sentences complete, clear, & concise. |
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Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. |
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Mechanics 3 points |
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The paper, including the title page, headers, double spacing, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format. |
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Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines. |
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Reference page is in proper APA format. |
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Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling is Correct. |
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Total 10 Points |
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