answer the questions by using APA style.
Short Description: Write a 5-paragraph essay that answers question 6 "Questions for Writing about the Impact of Technology" from p. 208 of Source Work (Choose one):
6. How are robots similar to or different from animal pets?
This paper is worth 50 points. Due to the end of the semester, it cannot be resubmitted for revisions. The paper must include proper APA format techniques and citations, citing at least two of the articles from the section "Boundaries Between Humans and Machines" from pp. 200-207. Minimum 500 words.
APA / Submission Checklist:
· 500 words of text that cite two sources from the section (5 points)
Each bullet below here is worth 2 points:
· Title Page
· References
· 12 Times New Roman Font
· Complete, Thorough Citations
· Double-spaced
· No extra spaces
· Appropriate headers
· Proper pagination
· Proper margins
· Indentations
· Submitted to Moodle
· Printed copy with proper formatting
· The hard copy includes a staple
· The hard copy is neat without impediments
· Thesis statement
· No subheadings
· Answers the question submitted (and genre)
· Lack of informal language
· Lack of sentences like "This paper..."
· All numbers spelled out according to APA Standards
--NOTE: This paper must be submitted with the last Writing Preparation Handout, which totals 5 points.
This paper will be graded under the following rubric:
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Criteria |
Points |
Points Possible |
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The paper begins with a clear introduction
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5 |
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The introduction includes a hook
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2 |
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The introduction ends with a direct thesis statement
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5 |
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There are at least three well-organized body paragraphs
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5 |
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Each body paragraph employs paragraph unity, showcasing only one topic |
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15 |
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Each body paragraph has strong content development, sharing at least one quote and analysis from the section “Boundaries Between Humans and Machines” ….If an argument (#7), the essay includes a counterargument |
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15 |
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The essay ends with a clear conclusion that does not include any new information |
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5 |
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The essay’s conclusion restates the thesis creatively
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3 |
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APA Criteria (See Checklist Rubric / Rubric on Moodle)
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45 |
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Total: |
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/ 100 possible points |
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Final Grade |
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/ 50 possible points |
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Deductions apply if…. ---The paper does not include two sources from the appropriate section of SourceWork. / This paper does not require any research outside of the articles provided in SW ---The paper does not follow APA format (See Checklist) ---The paper is not the required length (-10 per 100 words) ---The paper is late (See Moodle for policy) ---The paper does not meet the originality requirements (See TU’s Student Handbook under “Academic Honesty”) |
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