Writing Assessment

Week 3 Writing Assignment – Outline

Writing Assignment Weight: 12.5%

Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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DIRECTIONS

This week, you will construct a full outline for your paper. You may choose any of the outline formats from the Week 3 Discussion. Other outline formats may be acceptable, but consult with your instructor first.

Your outline should include the following elements:

An introductory hook (or a fully written introduction)
A thesis that ends your introduction
At least three body paragraphs
Quotations and citations from your textbook source, two academic journal sources (from Week 2), and possibly an additional reading (remember, your final paper requires a total of four sources to be used)
Comments to be included in your conclusion (or a fully written conclusion)
Three or more APA formatted references (your final paper will require your textbook source, two sources from Keiser’s e-Library, and one additional credible source)

REQUIREMENTS

Follow one of the examples from the Week 3 Discussion Board.
Your outline should contain 500-700 words. Remember, your final paper due at the end of this course will require at least 1,000.
Include APA formatted citations (Last name, YEAR, p. ___ or para. ___)
Include APA formatted references in a clear reference list.
No more than 20% of your outline should be outside sources
Submit your outline in the assignment area by Sunday, 11:59 PM