CS113: Academic Strategies for the Business Professional Unit 5 Academic Writing Assignment Full Name: Two-digit Section #: Instructions: Download this document to your computer before filling it out. Save using “Save As” and add your name to the front removing the phrase “YourName.” All of the gray boxes below should be appropriately filled in and the document saved again before submitting to the Unit 5 Dropbox. Paragraph Writing Paragraph #1: Purpose: Brief Description Write a complete paragraph about a person who has influenced you in positive ways. Do not write more than 1 paragraph for this topic. Focus on at least one way in which this person has made an important impact upon you. Use specific ideas and examples to illustrate your points and make sure to refer to the Paragraph Structure Chart located in the unit Reading. Include a topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion. Your response should be a minimum of 5 complete sentences. Paragraph #2: Purpose: Developed Opinion Write a complete paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of taking online classes. Do not write more than 1 paragraph for this topic. Use specific ideas and examples to illustrate your points and make sure to refer to the Paragraph Structure Chart located in the unit Reading. Include a topic sentence, several supporting details, and a conclusion. Your response should be a minimum of 8 complete sentences. Paragraph #3: Purpose: Detailed Demonstration Write a detailed paragraph in which you demonstrate how you will strive to improve your academic effectiveness by strengthening your reading comprehension, note taking strategies, and writing skills. Do not write more than 1 paragraph for this topic. Use specific ideas and examples to illustrate your points and make sure to refer to the 11- Sentence Paragraph Structure Chart located in the unit Reading. Include a topic sentence, several supporting and detail sentences, and a conclusion. Your response should be a minimum of 11 complete sentences. Review the grading rubric before submitting this Activity. *** Students: Do not delete the grading rubric below. It must remain in this document.*** Unit 5 Assignment Grading Rubric Quantitative Analysis: (point breakdown) Points possible Points earned Paragraph #1 Describe: Follow standard paragraph format as instructed (minimum 5 sentences). 5.0 Paragraph #2 Share an Opinion: Follow standard paragraph format as instructed (minimum 8 sentences). 15.0 Paragraph #3 Demonstrate: Follow standard paragraph format as instructed (minimum 11 sentences). 20.0 Style (spelling, grammar, and sentence structure) - 20% as outlined in the Assignment grading rubric located in the Syllabus. Total points 40.0