Homework 1: Understanding the Research Project
What is the goal of an academic research paper?
Describe the differences in the example Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2 on p. 359.
What is the purpose of a summary, paraphrase, and quotation? Why use them in a research paper?
What are some style tips for writing in APA format?
Homework 2: Identifying Different Types of Sources
Post links to at least three sources that you’re planning to use in your essay. Explain what type of source it is, and give a one or two sentence summary or overview.
Assignment 3: Understanding the Basics of Logic
What’s the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?
What’s the difference between sound and unsound arguments?
For this final essay it will be the same topic the Armenian and Azerbaijan conflict also you may use outside sources that might relate to your discussions.
Essay #3: Researched Essay Three Sources Due Date: Sunday, 11/8, at 11:55 p.m. First Draft Due Date: Tuesday, 11/23, at 11:55 p.m. Final Draft Due Date: Monday, 12/7, at 11:55 p.m. Prompt Write an essay about an important or intriguing topic that interests you. You may write this in the form of either arguing a position, speculating about causes, or a proposing a solution (all of these forms will involve stating a thesis and defending it). Questions to help you write the essay:
What are the best and worst practices for online learning? Should the drinking age be lowered to 18? What does sustainable fashion design look like? etc. Above are examples of guiding research questions that would lead to intriguing essays. Pick a topic that interests you, and if you know something already about it that can really help!
topic? What types of sources would be the most relevant for this topic?
Criteria you’ll be graded on A focused, well-defined issue, phenomenon, or problem
A well-supported position or causal analysis with properly synthesized sources
A paragraph/section of objections and/or alternative causes, in which you concede that others might justifiably find fault with your causes.
causeswhile reaffirming your own position.
A clear, logical organization
An engaging, mature writing style and proper APA formatting
Sources: minimum of 5 Page length: 8-10 main text (including title page, abstract, and References: 11-page document)
Note that an “A” paper is not only competent but insightful, persuasive, and sophisticated while responding to the materials at hand in a mature and thorough manner.