Bussiness

Journal 1

• In this unit, we discussed the creation of body paragraphs for your research paper. You should have a good idea of what your revised thesis statement will look like, the points that you want to include, and the evidence you will use to support those points.
  
  Let's take just a moment and think about the process so far. Feel free to use this writing as a reflection upon what you have experienced so far in the course. You might want to consider some of the questions below, but you are not required to answer them. Remember, as always, that this discussion should be a positive and constructive experience for you. The idea is that you reflect upon the process so that you understand it, understand yourself as a new student writer, and understand the challenges and successes you experience.
  
  What do you think is your strongest point? What do you think is your weakest? Do you think the scope of your project is narrowed down efficiently? How are you feeling about the process? What do you think about the structure of the body paragraphs? Does the structure seem too restrictive or helpful and guiding? Looking back on some of the materials that you have read, can you see the structures that we have discussed in the course so far? Do you see differences between academic and public sources in terms of how the paragraphs are constructed?
  
  Your response should be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

Assignment 1

Body of Research Paper

Follow the directions below for the completion of the body paragraphs draft assignment for Unit VI. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance.

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to continue drafting your academic argumentative research paper.

Description: In this assignment, you will write three to four body paragraphs according to the form that is explained in “Lesson 3: The Body Paragraphs.” The following requirements must be included in the assignment:

 Body Paragraphs: You will construct three to four paragraphs comprised of five to seven sentences each. Each paragraph should be between 150-200 words. At a minimum, this portion of the paper should be around 450-600 words (for three to four paragraphs); a body section of this length will meet the minimum requirements of the assignment. The following components must be included in each body paragraph (in the following order).

o Sentence 1: Point/reason sentence: This topic sentence will contain one of your reasons.

o Sentence 2: Explanation: In this sentence, you provide information that further develops or explains Sentence 1.

o Sentence 3: Illustration: This sentence introduces evidence that supports the reason that is presented in Sentence 1.

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o Sentence 4: Explanation of the illustration: Because the evidence does not necessarily stand on its own, you need to provide explanation so that the reader will understand how you interpreted the evidence to come to your reason.

o Sentences 5-6: Second illustration and explanation (optional): You may choose to include a second piece of evidence that is then followed by an explanation.

o Last Sentence: Transition: In this sentence, you will signal to the reader that you will be moving on to another point in the next paragraph. You do this to ease the movement from one point to another.

 Be sure to include the introduction and literature review you have already created and revised.

 Use APA conventions to cite and reference all sources used to support your argument.

Example: For an example of a body paragraph, please see the example in “Lesson 3: The Body Paragraphs.”

You may also seek out the guidance of the Success Center; the specialists are always there to assist you with your writing and comprehension.

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Journal 2

• In this unit, we have taken a closer look at writing as a craft. We have revisited the writing process and methods for invention, we have examined informal logical fallacies, and we have discussed paragraph cohesion.
  
  For this writing, think about your past experiences with writing (which may include the experiences you have had in this course). What advice about writing did you find most helpful? Why? Please explain the context that led to this advice. You may also tell more than one story about your writing experiences.
  
  The objective of your discussion is to consider the advice of other writers and how we can always improve our writing by listening to others. Further, you are sharing that advice with your reader by reflecting upon the experience.
  
  Remember, as always, that this writing should be a positive and constructive experience. The idea is that you reflect upon the process so that you understand it, understand yourself as a new student writer, and understand the challenges and successes you experience.
  
  Your response should be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

Assignment 2

The Body Revision

Follow the directions below for the completion of the body paragraphs revision assignment for Unit VII. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance.

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to revise the body of your academic argumentative research paper, which you created a draft of in Unit VI.

Description: In this assignment, you will revise the three to four body paragraphs you wrote in Unit VI. The following requirements must be included in the assignment:

 Body Paragraphs: You will revise the body section of your paper based on feedback received from your professor in Unit VI. Please review here the guidelines for the body section of your research paper: This section will include three to four paragraphs comprised of five to seven sentences each. Each paragraph should be between 150-200 words. At a minimum, this portion of the paper should be 450-600 words (for three to four paragraphs); a body section of this length will meet the minimum requirements of the assignment. Revisions must be substantive and should be made in accordance with the direction given by the professor’s feedback. The following components must be included in each body paragraph (in the following order).

o Sentence 1: Point/reason sentence: This topic sentence will contain one of your reasons.

o Sentence 2: Explanation: In this sentence, you will provide information that further develops or explains Sentence 1.

o Sentence 3: Illustration: This sentence introduces evidence that supports the reason that is presented in Sentence 1.

o Sentence 4: Explanation of the illustration: Because the evidence does not necessarily stand on its own, you need to provide explanation so that the reader will understand how you interpreted the evidence to come to your reason.

o Sentences 5-6: Second illustration and explanation (optional): You may choose to include a second piece of evidence that is then followed by an explanation.

o Last Sentence: Transition: In this sentence, you will signal to the reader that you will be moving on to another point in the next paragraph. You do this to ease the movement from one point to another.

 Be sure to include the introduction and literature review you have already created and revised.

 Use APA conventions to cite and reference all sources used to support your argument.

Example: For an example of a body paragraph, please see the example in “Lesson 3: The Body Paragraphs.”

You may also seek out the guidance of the Success Center; the specialists are always there to assist you with your writing and comprehension.

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Journal 3

• Writing a research paper is a great undertaking, and now you are at the end of the process. No doubt, you feel emboldened by your accomplishment.
  
  As we have done throughout this course, you will be asked to reflect one last time. What did you find to be the most challenging about the process of writing this research paper? What did you find to be the easiest? What did you learn about writing in general throughout this course? What did you learn about yourself as a writer? What would you like to share in the way of advice for other students who take this course after you? Discuss how the concepts in this course can be applied to real-world situations and increase your chances of career or life success.
  
  Your response should be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

Assignment 3

Conclusion and Abstract

Follow the directions below for the completion of the conclusion and abstract assignment for Unit VIII. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance.

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to complete your academic argumentative research paper.

Description: In this assignment, you will first write your conclusion; then, you will write your abstract. The following components are requirements of the assignment:

 Conclusion (150-200 words):

o Revisit the controversy.

o Emphasize the seriousness of the controversy.

o Answer the “So what?” question.

o Suggest a general solution (optional).

o Call for awareness/action.

o Leave the reader with a final thought.

 Abstract (200 words or less): For this assignment, you may not exceed 200 words.

o Restatement of the controversy (one to two sentences)

o Your thesis (one sentence)

o Reasons (three to four sentences)

o Conclusion sentence (one sentence)

 Add the conclusion and abstract to the rest of your paper so that you are turning in a complete research paper. The paper should include all of the following components (in order):

o Title page o Abstract o Introduction

o Literature review

o Body paragraphs

o Conclusion

o References page

You may also seek out the guidance of the Success Center; the specialists are always there to assist you with your writing and comprehension.

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.