Research Paper Objectives Apply the steps for writing a research paper Assignment Overview In this writing assignment, you assess your knowledge of the steps to writing a research paper. Deliverables A two- to three-page (500- to 750-word) essay - Steps 1-6 you do on your own to prepare your research paper. You only submit your final research paper with correct APA formatting which includes an abstract and Reference page. Be sure to use scholarly resurces and use in-text citations. You a...

Quotations Objectives Define quotation marks Explain when to use quotation marks in writing Assignment Overview In this assignment, you construct a complete and correctly written body paragraph that includes a quote. Deliverables A body paragraph with quotations Step 1 Integrating quotations into a paragraph.Integrate part or all of the sample quotation into the provided paragraph: Quotation: "I knew she was mad, but I never thought she would she'd stoop to revenge." ...

Assignment 3.3: Summary Assignment Summary Objective Define summary Assignment Overview In this writing assignment, you demonstrate the process of summarizing. Deliverables A one-page (250-word) summary Step 1 Choose one of the topics below. Summarize an article that deals with some aspect of your chosen career or major. The article may be one about job opportunities in your field, or it may focus on a particular issue central to your field. Summarize an articl...

Step 1 Rewrite the following paragraph. Add colons and semicolons where needed. Note that a spelling/grammar-checker does not always catch these errors. One of the most exciting experiences in my life was traveling to Uruguay in South America in June of 2005, through the end of August. I stayed with a family of four mama, papa, Guillermo, and baby. They had an older sister, Michelle she was already married and living with her husband. Papa was a T.V. and radio announcer. The schools were...

Assignment 3.1: Introductions Assignment Introductions Objectives Describe different types of introductions Write an effective and grammatically correct essay Assignment Overview In this practice exercise, you explore the appropriate type of introduction for a chosen topic.. Deliverables An introductory paragraph (minimum of eight sentences) Step 1 Select a topic.Choose one of the following social problems for this writing activity. Narrow your topic so that y...

Using End Punctuation Correctly Objective State the rules of end mark use in the English language Assignment Overview In this practice exercise, you explore examples of end marks. Deliverables Corrected sentences Step 1 Correct the sentences.Insert or delete periods, question marks and exclamation points as needed to correct the following sentences: I tried to send John a postcard, but it was sent back to me I wrote that he lived on Muncaster Ave, but he lives on Muncaster ...

Step 1 Conduct research. Using course materials and the Internet, find an image you wish to evaluate. Use the following to guide your research: The image you select should be related to local, national, or international news events (for example, a newspaper image or a news magazine image). Step 2 Write a report. In a one-page (250-word) report, address the following: Provide the source of the image (for example, News magazine, April 2003, Vol. 6, No. 2.). Is the message of ...

Elements of Arguments Objectives Describe the elements of an argument List the critical thinking skills necessary to the writing process Assignment Overview In this reaction and response assignment, you examine the elements of arguments. Deliverables A one- to two-page (250- to 500-word) paper Step 1 Write a paper.In a one- to two-page (250- to 500-word) paper, consider a controversial topic that people are usually on one side or the other of (e.g. whether or not marijuana ...

Sentence Errors Objective Recognize sentence errors and mixed sentences Assignment Overview In this practice exercise, you demonstrate a working knowledge of the different parts of speech. Deliverables Corrected sentences Step 1Download the handout.Revising: Mixed sentences Step 2Complete the assignment handout. Step 3Save and submit your assignment. When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy to your ...

Topic Sentences and Main Ideas Objective Compose the topic sentence of body paragraphs Assignment Overview In this practice exercise, you create topic sentences and practice linking them to the main idea of paragraphs. Deliverables Four topic sentences A list of supporting ideas Step 1 Write topic sentences.Write a topic sentence for each of the subjects below. Why are computers important tools for learning? How can exercise help keep you healthy? Why is learning to read...