{"id":19875,"date":"2024-04-07T02:57:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T02:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/select-a-topic-find-relevant-sources-from-the-library-and-then-complete-the-outline\/"},"modified":"2024-04-07T02:57:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-07T02:57:43","slug":"select-a-topic-find-relevant-sources-from-the-library-and-then-complete-the-outline","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/select-a-topic-find-relevant-sources-from-the-library-and-then-complete-the-outline\/","title":{"rendered":"Select a topic, find relevant sources from the library, and then complete the outline"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"line-height: 1.5; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"padding-top: 0.375rem; font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"assignments-2-assignment-toggle-details-text\">\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">S<u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">ubmit a thesis statement with an outline and a reference page for the research paper due in week 5.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Review the &#8220;outline PowerPoint week 4&#8221; in pages before attempting this assignment.<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Thi<span style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">s week, you will construct a full outline for your paper due in week 5.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Include a<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto;\" data-api-returntype=\"File\" data-api-endpoint=\"https:\/\/compumed.instructure.com\/api\/v1\/courses\/2209\/files\/119450\" data-canvas-previewable=\"false\">title page-3.docx<\/a><a style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"margin: -1px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Download title page-3.docx<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">citations, and a reference page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">First, read the information on outlines in the &#8220;pages&#8221; section of Canvas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">You may use the sample outlines as a guide to help create your outline.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The outline will help identify the main elements necessary to compose an effective essay.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Select a topic, find relevant sources from the library, and then complete the outline,<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/strong><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Conduct Research.<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">This is an outline for an article response essay due in week 5.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Find an article on your chosen topic (see topics below). Select articles from reputable sources such as news magazines or scholarly journals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Find two other articles; one to support your response to the argument and one against it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">In the introduction, you will summarize the first article, so include only the main points in the outline.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Compose the thesis statement.&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The thesis is usually the last sentence of the introduction, and it should contain three main ideas to be discussed in the essay<\/span>. See the format for the thesis statement:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Follow this format for your THESIS:<\/strong>&nbsp; Title of article____________ author\u2019s name, ____________ Insert verb____________&nbsp; and author\u2019s position or main point. What would someone agree with? &nbsp;Why would someone disagree?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">See sample outline<\/strong><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><a style=\"cursor: auto;\" data-api-returntype=\"File\" data-api-endpoint=\"https:\/\/compumed.instructure.com\/api\/v1\/courses\/2209\/files\/128389\" data-canvas-previewable=\"false\">outline sample (article summary).docx<\/a><a style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/span><span style=\"margin: -1px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Download outline sample (article summary).docx<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Build the essay from the thesis statement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The counterargument can be presented in a separate paragraph, or it can be presented point-by-point. Include citations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The conclusion should restate the thesis statement, summarize the essay&#8217;s main points, and end with a closing point or a call for action.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Include the reference page.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Choose a topic below and find at least three sources to support your essay.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">You will need one article to summarize, one to support the main argument, and another for a counterargument.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">IMMIGRATION:&nbsp;Should the U.S. offer a path to citizenship\/legal residency for illegal immigrants?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">MINIMUM WAGE: Should the minimum wage be raised from its current $12.00 per hour?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">ENVIRONMENT: Should the US support initiatives restricting carbon emissions (or pollution)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Should college be free of charge?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Is a degree from an online college as legitimate as a brick-and-mortar school?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Is climate change the most serious threat to the world?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Is feminism still important?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Has society made the necessary reparations for slavery?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Should elections be decided by popular vote?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Are all people entitled to free health care?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Should Guns be regulated?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Should vaccination be mandatory?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Submission REQUIREMENTS:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Include a title page<strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><a style=\"cursor: auto;\" data-api-returntype=\"File\" data-api-endpoint=\"https:\/\/compumed.instructure.com\/api\/v1\/courses\/2209\/files\/119452\" data-canvas-previewable=\"false\">title page-4.docx<\/a><a style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/span><span style=\"margin: -1px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Download title page-4.docx<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Present in an outline format<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Include a reference page<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Must include at least three sources with in-text and references (one article to summarize, one for, and one against the argument)<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Microsoft Word document<strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>(no pdf)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Double-spacing<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Time Roman 12 font<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Submission to Turnitin and tutor.com is recommended.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Due Sunday, week 11:59 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"rubric-tab\">\n<div style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1.5rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"line-height: 1.5; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">View Rubric<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 0.375rem; font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<table style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<caption style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin: -0.0625rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Rubric- Outline<\/span><\/caption>\n<thead style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<tr style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" aria-sort=\"none\"><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" aria-sort=\"none\"><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" aria-sort=\"none\"><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" aria-sort=\"none\">Rubric- Outline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" aria-sort=\"none\">Criteria<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" aria-sort=\"none\">Ratings<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" aria-sort=\"none\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"criterions\">\n<tr style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"rubric-criterion\">\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Title Page<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">5 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Exceptional<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The Title Page contains all parts and is presented in the correct format.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">4 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Satisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The title page includes all necessary components with minor errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">3 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Substandard<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The title page is included but is missing information (e.g., the title of the paper, the student&#8217;s name, the subject date, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">2 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Unsatisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The title page is not in the APA style.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">0 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Unsatisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">No title page is presented.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"criterion-points\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\/ 5 pts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"rubric-criterion\">\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Overall Thesis Statement<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">20 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Exceptional<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The statement is clear and concise; It states the author&#8217;s main idea and position for and against the issue (agree\/dissagre). The reader knows exactly what the essay will be about.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">18 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Satisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The statement states the main plus the argument for and against (agree\/disagree). Three supporting claims are stated. The statement may give insight into how the essay will be discussed with some exclusions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">15 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Substandard<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The statement gives some insight into what will be discussed in the essay, but it does not state which position the writer agrees with\/disagrees with.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">10 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Unsatisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The thesis statement is not clearly stated.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">0 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Unacceptable<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">No thesis is presented, or it does not meet the needs of the assignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"criterion-points\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\/ 20 pts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"rubric-criterion\">\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Wording<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">5 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Exceptional<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The author uses appropriate words. There are no clich\u00e9s or over-used adjectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">4 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Satisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Word choice is mostly effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">2 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Substandard<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The wording is somewhat effective; it may be too long or too short.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">0 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Unacceptable<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Words are used incorrectly or cliche words are used throughout the whole statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"criterion-points\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\/ 5 pts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"rubric-criterion\">\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Ouline Organization<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">20 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Exceptional<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The outline uses a standard outline format. The headings are clear, and the subheadings are clear. The details below the subheadings relate to the topic. The outline fully addresses the thesis statement and consists of a counterargument.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">18 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Satisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The outline uses a standard format. It has clear headings for each paragraph and clear subheadings. The outline consists of counterarguments. It addresses most aspects of the thesis statement with some exclusions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">15 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Substandard<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">There are incomplete headings, and it is unclear how subheadings relate to headings. Details below subheadings are missing. A counterargument is missing. Some aspects of the Outline do not relate to the thesis statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">10 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Unsatisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Headings only; missing subheadings. Missing details below subheadings. inaccurate information. No counterargument. The outline does not relate to the order of the thesis statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">0 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Unacceptable<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The organization does not meet the requirement of the assignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"criterion-points\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\/ 20 pts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"rubric-criterion\">\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Reference page<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">20 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Exceptional<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The references are consistent with the in-text citations. The reference format is consistent and adheres to the APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent, and arranged alphabetically.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">15 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Satisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The references may be inconsistent with the in-text citations. The references follow most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, and hanging indent. The references may contain minor errors<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">15 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Substandard<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Many errors in APA guidelines including double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent, alphabetical arrangment.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">5 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Unsatisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Only internet webpages.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">0 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Unacceptable<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The reference page does not meet the APA standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"criterion-points\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\/ 20 pts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"rubric-criterion\">\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">APA Formatting<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">20 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Exceptional<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The paper strictly adheres to APA 7 guidelines. This includes the page numbers, double-spacing, font, margins, in-text citations, references, and overall structure\/presentation. No errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">15 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Satisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The paper mostly adheres to APA 7 guidelines, with minor errors in formatting, citations, or references; errors do not impact the presentation<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">10 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Substandard<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">There are noticeable APA 7 formatting errors, including two or more errors with page formatting, numbering, font spacing, margins, citations, and references.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">5 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Unsatisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The paper has significant APA 7 formatting errors that interfere with the overall presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">0 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Unacceptable<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The paper does not meet the APA requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"criterion-points\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\/ 20 pts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"rubric-criterion\">\n<th style=\"padding: 7px 10px 14px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Grammar<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">10 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Exceptional<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The thesis and outline have no punctuation errors. The sentence follows the mechanics of English with no mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">8 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Satisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The thesis and outline contain minor errors in grammar or mechanics.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">5 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Unsatisfactory<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Too many grammatical errors; no editing is evident.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 7px 10px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">0 pts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Unacceptable<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Grammar errors make the assignment unreadable.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-testid=\"criterion-points\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\/ 10 pts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"font-size: 1rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\" data-selenium=\"rubric_total\">Total Points: 0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Submit a thesis statement with an outline and a reference page for the research paper due in week 5. 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