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Unit4 - Individual Project

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Assignment Description

For this assignment, you will submit the first half of your research paper using APA style. Be sure to include the following:

Title page

Abstract page

Leave this page blank or use placeholder text. Do not write the abstract until you have completed your full paper.

First body page

The full title should be centered at the top of this page, followed by your introduction paragraph.

1–2 body paragraphs should follow the introduction paragraph. You must submit at least 1 full body paragraph.

Evidence from at least 1 credible and relevant source must be cited using APA in-text citation.

Reference page

Before submitting your assignment, be sure that you complete the following:

Watch this instructional video on how to format all parts of your APA paper.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, intellipath nodes, Web resources, and all course materials.

Please refer to the following multimedia course material(s):

Unit 4: Outlining, Drafting, and Editing

Grading Rubric:

Content & Organization Demonstrates understanding of the main features of an argument essay uses it

to deliver a series of claims arranged in a logical pattern with transitional

devices used to achieve coherence throughout the essay’s three parts: introduction, body and conclusion.

35%

Critical Thinking Demonstrates the ability to craft a persuasive argument based on credible,

reliable evidence from sources while acknowledging and integrating

counterarguments into the fabric of argumentation.

35%

Presentation Demonstrates effective college-level syntax and word choice; correct grammar

and mechanics. Manuscript is formatted in APA style according to guidelines

in the Sixth Edition. All uses of sources are cited in correct APA in-text

citations that refer to a list of APA reference citations at the end of the paper.

30%

Reading Assignment

Chapter 2: "Thesis Statements for Various Contexts," pp.26­27; Chapter 4: “Introduction to Revising Content and Organization,” pp. 74­78; Section III: APA Style: “Punctuation and Spacing in APA,” pp. 184­186

Assignment Objectives

Demonstrate effective strategies to apply critical thinking to research, plan, draft, and revise essays to address targeted audiences in written arguments.

Demonstrate effective written communication in content, organization, correct grammar, and cited sources in a properly formatted APA document.

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Assignment Overview

Type: Individual Project

Due Date: Sun, 3/8/15

Points Possible: 100

Points Earned: 0

Deliverable Length: 330 - 450 words (excluding front material)

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Assignment Details

Learning Materials

Reading Assignment

My Work:

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7:15 PM (CST)

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© 2015 American InterContinental University.  All Rights Reserved. Authorized Users Only.

Unit4 - Individual Project

Assignment Details

Assignment Description

For this assignment, you will submit the first half of your research paper using APA style. Be sure to include the following:

Title page

Abstract page

Leave this page blank or use placeholder text. Do not write the abstract until you have completed your full paper.

First body page

The full title should be centered at the top of this page, followed by your introduction paragraph.

1–2 body paragraphs should follow the introduction paragraph. You must submit at least 1 full body paragraph.

Evidence from at least 1 credible and relevant source must be cited using APA in-text citation.

Reference page

Before submitting your assignment, be sure that you complete the following:

Watch this instructional video on how to format all parts of your APA paper.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, intellipath nodes, Web resources, and all course materials.

Please refer to the following multimedia course material(s):

Unit 4: Outlining, Drafting, and Editing

Grading Rubric:

Content & Organization Demonstrates understanding of the main features of an argument essay uses it

to deliver a series of claims arranged in a logical pattern with transitional

devices used to achieve coherence throughout the essay’s three parts: introduction, body and conclusion.

35%

Critical Thinking Demonstrates the ability to craft a persuasive argument based on credible,

reliable evidence from sources while acknowledging and integrating

counterarguments into the fabric of argumentation.

35%

Presentation Demonstrates effective college-level syntax and word choice; correct grammar

and mechanics. Manuscript is formatted in APA style according to guidelines

in the Sixth Edition. All uses of sources are cited in correct APA in-text

citations that refer to a list of APA reference citations at the end of the paper.

30%

Reading Assignment

Chapter 2: "Thesis Statements for Various Contexts," pp.26­27; Chapter 4: “Introduction to Revising Content and Organization,” pp. 74­78; Section III: APA Style: “Punctuation and Spacing in APA,” pp. 184­186

Assignment Objectives

Demonstrate effective strategies to apply critical thinking to research, plan, draft, and revise essays to address targeted audiences in written arguments.

Demonstrate effective written communication in content, organization, correct grammar, and cited sources in a properly formatted APA document.

Other Information

There is no additional information to display at this time.

Assignment Overview

Type: Individual Project

Due Date: Sun, 3/8/15

Points Possible: 100

Points Earned: 0

Deliverable Length: 330 - 450 words (excluding front material)

Go To:

Assignment Details

Learning Materials

Reading Assignment

My Work:

Submissions