Integration of Knowledge: The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show the analysis and synthesis of ideas. The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by the statement of a position or hypothesis. DEPTH OF DISCUSSION In-depth discussion & elaboration in all sections of the paper. ; COHESIVENESS Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings. Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources SPELLING& GRAMMAR No spelling &/or grammar mistakes. SOURCES 12 sources used throughout the paper for synthesis rather than summary purposes. CITATIONS Cites all data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text ?You need 12 readings from the e-reader and 5 must be primary sources and you MUST use/cite all 12 readings in your paper?Its important to note this paper is NOT a summary of the readings, but a synthesis of readings?See Syllabus for Ereader Rubric and a table of contents that clarifies which readings are primary and which are secondary?The Ereader and your textbook are the only sources allowed?You must do a proper bibliography for example: Tips on How to Begin Paper: Outlining PaperFind common themes/topics to decide on body paragraphs ? Intro Paragraph and thesis ? Body Paragraphs:1.Treatment of Blacks (in reading 1, 2, 4, 8)2.Leadership and strategy (in reading 1, 2, 4, 10, 11, 12)3.Policy and legislation (3, 5, 6, 7,9)? Conclusion (*repeat thesis) What is a Primary Source? A Primary Source is an artifact, document, diary, manuscript, autobiography, recording, or any other source of information that was created at the time under study. It serves as an original source of information about the topic. Example: A primary source would be the original Constitution. Comparatively, a secondary source might be a book about the constitution that was written 100 years later. A secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere.
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