Explicit instructions for this assignment:
This assignment is a single paragraph. It must follow the format from the Academic Paragraph Structure handout in this weeks study materials (pay attention to the 5 bullet points at the end of page 2).
Your paragraph should be 200-250 words long (your header info, title, and Works Cited entries do not count towards this word count).
Utilize at least two (2) credible academic sources and integrate Scripture. A Bible reference does not count as an academic resource.
Write using a third-person voice Click for more options third-person voice Alternative Formats . Avoid all first-person singular (e.g., I, me, my, mine), first-person plural (e.g., we, us, our), and second-person voices (your and your(s).
Your first sentence of this paragraph should be a strong topic sentence and fully answer the writing prompt you choose. That is, if your readers do not read beyond that sentence, your answer to the prompt should be obvious and explicit.
Keep your submission non-political and impartial. This is not an opportunity to rave or rant about outgoing or incoming political leaders or their ideologies.
Read over the attached grading rubric to review the expectations for the quality of this paragraph.
Submit your paragraph as an attached document using the assignment submission link. This must be in a Microsoft Word document (a .doc or a .docx file). Do not submit in other formats, such as .pdf, .pages, or others. Further, do not just paste the text into the comment box. You must attach your submission. Tips for Quoting and Paraphrasing
Introduce your quotes and paraphrases to your reader, especially on first
reference.
Explain the significance of the quote or paraphrase to your reader.
Cite your quote or paraphrase properly according to the rules of style you
are following in your essay.
Quote when the exact words are important, when you want to highlight
your agreement or your disagreement.
Paraphrase when the exact words arent important, when you want to
explain the point of your evidence, or when you need to balance the direct
quotes in your writing.
Tips for Quoting and Paraphrasing
Introduce your quotes and paraphrases to your reader, especially on first
reference.
Explain the significance of the quote or paraphrase to your reader.
Cite your quote or paraphrase properly according to the rules of style you
are following in your essay.
Quote when the exact words are important, when you want to highlight
your agreement or your disagreement.
Paraphrase when the exact words arent important, when you want to
explain the point of your evidence, or when you need to balance the direct
quotes in your writing.
