{"id":20155,"date":"2023-05-18T01:22:24","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T01:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/2-5-two-and-a-half-pages-double-spaced-submit-your-rough-draft-for-essay-4\/"},"modified":"2023-05-18T01:22:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T01:22:24","slug":"2-5-two-and-a-half-pages-double-spaced-submit-your-rough-draft-for-essay-4","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/2-5-two-and-a-half-pages-double-spaced-submit-your-rough-draft-for-essay-4\/","title":{"rendered":"***2.5 (TWO AND A HALF) PAGES&#8211;>double spaced  Submit your rough draft for essay #4"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">***2.5 (TWO AND A HALF) PAGES&#8211;&gt;double spaced<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">Submit your rough draft for essay #4&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><a style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\" data-api-returntype=\"Page\" data-api-endpoint=\"https:\/\/ilearn.laccd.edu\/api\/v1\/courses\/219802\/pages\/star-star-new-star-star-prompt-for-essay-number-4-research-this-page-explains-what-to-do-for-the-final-paper\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">***Click this link to review the prompt.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">Guidelines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">You rough draft should contain an attempt to follow the basic structure of an introduction, as well as at least one body paragraph written in PIE structure. You DO NOT need to hand in a complete essay with a conclusion for the rough draft.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">Your rough draft must be typed (no pictures of handwritten documents will be accepted)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">2.5 (two and a half) pages minimum double spaced (you can write more if you want)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">12 point standard font like Times New Roman or Arial<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">Please submit only a Word document or PDF<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">Note: this assignment is only graded on page length, not quality. The point is to generate material to then revise for the final draft. If you write 2.5 pages of material, you get full points. Write less, and fewer points will be earned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">As always, I will of course be paying attention heavily to the intro paragraph and your topic sentences for the body. You are allowed to use the writing you did for your discussions and assignments for your paper. Just do not use anyone else&#8217;s words from the discussion. That is not allowed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">Argumentative Research Paper (200 point or 20%)<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">Your Job:<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span>In<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">5-8 pages (for the final draft)<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong>write an essay to the below prompt<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">1.&nbsp;<strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">Identify and present<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">ONE (1)<\/span>problem, either social, cultural, political, scientific\/environmental, etc. that is recent and ongoing in our society<\/strong><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;(last 5 years to the present). &nbsp;What should be done to solve this problem in your opinion? Evaluate the arguments being made by others that surround this issue, and give your own opinion as to what solutions you would like to see implemented and why.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">Guidelines:<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">Your paper must argue a specific side or point.<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">I DO NOT want an objective report<\/span><\/strong>.<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span>The issue you choose must in some way be considered controversial, and it must be approved by me. The only topics that you cannot write about are the ones we covered specifically already, like automation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">You must have at least 5 sources<\/strong>minimum (you can have more if you like). These 5 sources do not include statistics or definitions that you just look up on google (those are separate, unless they are part of a larger article).<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">In total, the sources are worth 30 points of your overall grade (6 points each)<\/strong>.<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">No materials we have used in class can count as one of your sources.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<ul style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">Your sources must come from reputable and reliable publications, and you must find at<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">least<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">TWO (2) sources from the Pierce library database<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">. These are databases, such as Academic Search Complete, Opposing Viewpoints, JSTOR, etc. The ONE SEARCH function on the library website is a great place to begin:<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><a style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">https:\/\/library.piercecollege.edu\/home<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">I will not accept websites like<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">Wikipedia, ask.com, about.com, etc. as a source. Also, I highly recommend that you<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">DO NOT<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span>use Google. I will be providing a list of reliable publications outside of the library in which you can search directly. You are allowed to use your own websites you find online as well, but make sure they are<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">reliable<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">.<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">Specifically stay away from websites that seek to sell you a product.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">You must use direct quotes and\/or paraphrases from your sources to prove your arguments, citing these sources using MLA format.<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">CITE EVERYTHING<\/strong>. If you are not sure whether or not to cite a source, then just CITE IT. It will cost you points if you fail to cite properly in this paper. See below bullet point.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">You will need to include a works cited page (worth 10 points)<\/strong>, as well as cite your source correctly according to<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">MLA style within your essay (10 points)<\/strong>.<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">For every citation or formatting error I will deduct 1 point (max. 10).<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">As always, your essay must be organized, beginning with an intro and thesis statement that sets up and leads directly to your points, and ultimately your conclusion. We are using the same structure that we have used for this entire course.<span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: 22.5px; cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">As always, your final draft must be edited for clarity, as well as errors in grammar, spelling, and formatting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; font-size: unset;\">The breakdown of your grade is as follows: essay portion=150 points, sources (at least 5)= 30 points, MLA works cited page=10 points, and MLA in-text citations and formatting=10 points. That is a total of 200 points.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>***2.5 (TWO AND A HALF) PAGES&#8211;&gt;double spaced Submit your rough draft for essay #4&nbsp; ***Click this link to review the prompt. Guidelines: You rough draft should contain an attempt to follow the basic structure of an introduction, as well as at least one body paragraph written in PIE structure. 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