The final typed draft of your research essay is due on December 9 during class time. It is worth 15% of your total grade. Your essay must demonstrate your ability to write a well-researched topic of your choice in a coherent and logical manner using online and library sources as support. Process 1. Choose the topic you would like to write your essay about. 2. Write an outline for your essay. 3. Prepare 4 sources related to your topic a. Use one source from each of the following: website; newspaper or magazine article; b. Have a copy of the information you will include in your essay. This will be the c. Prepare a reference list of all your sources. Format 1. Essay a. 3 to 4 pages (750-1000 words), excluding title page and reference list . Double spaced typed a. 12-point, Times New Roman font 2. Title page a. Research essay title, your name, and your student ID 3. Introduction (1 paragraph) a. General Statements b. Thesis Statement 4. Body (3 supporting paragraphs) a. Each of the 3 body paragraphs should have 8-10 sentences. b. You will use the sources you chose to support your main ideas. You must academic journal article; and a book. information which could be used to support your main points. include at least 1 direct quote, 1 indirect quote, 1 paraphrase and 1 summary. citation per paragraph) c. Each of the 3 body paragraphs must be supported from the sources (at least one 5. Conclusion (1 paragraph) a. Re-statement of thesis / summary of main ideas b. Final comment(s) 6. Reference list a. List all references used (minimum of four sources). b. Use APA style guide to cite sources and avoid plagiarism. NOTE: Minus 10% for each day the final copy is late. Essays that are plagiarized will be given a ZERO. Essays will not be accepted one week after the due date. 1 Scoring Rubric Scoring Criteria Maximum Format  First line of each paragraph is indented.  Title page  Length – 3 to 4 pages [750-1000 words].  Double spaced typed, used 12-point, Times New Roman. Total 8 Mechanics (0.5 marks off for each mistake)  Punctuation is used correctly (periods, commas, question marks, etc.).  Capital letters are used correctly.  Spelling is correct.  Grammar and sentence structure are appropriate.  Five complex sentences are used correctly (underline).  Five compound sentences are used correctly (underline). Total 18 Organization & Content Introduction  General statements introduce essay topic effectively.  Thesis statement is clear and specific. o Topic o Controlling idea o Subtopics (3) Body (3 paragraphs)  Paragraph begins with an effective topic sentence.  Each body paragraph contains at least 8 sentences with support and details (not including your topic sentence). Conclusion  Restates thesis / summarizes main ideas.  Includes final comment(s). Unity and coherence  Transitions are used. Total 47 In-text Citation / References