· NOTE: Develop a thesis statement for every
essay. This one-sentence expression tells your reader what your paper is about
and helps you focus on the intended topic. To make it convenient for the
reader, the thesis statement must be in the first paragraph. Click this link
for more details.
The following is a list of expectations for
each of the three essays that you are required to submit for this course. Most
of these are mentioned in your course syllabus
1. Essays
must be submitted as Word documents.
2. Include
a title page with your complete name, the course name, instructor name, due
date, and page number. Do not include graphics on the title page.
3. Include
a reference page with references from required readings and other sources used
in the development of your essay. Use APA style as a guide.
4. Include
APA style elements: Times New Roman typeface, 12-point font size, one-inch
margins, uniform double spacing between lines, paragraphs, and elements,
indenting the first line of every paragraph, paragraphs with three or more
sentences, and page numbers.
5. Citations
must be included in the essay for all references and sources used in the
development of your essay. Citations must conform to APA standards. Examples of
correctly formatted parenthetical citations are listed at the top of this
Moodle page.
6. Attain
the minimum page length for the assignment.
7. Verify
that your submission has not exceeded a Turnitin matching rate of 30 percent.
Essays that violate this standard will be returned to the student with a
penalty.
8. Proofread
your essay for grammar, punctuation, and spelling to attain a doctoral level of
writing. This professor evaluates essays with Grammarly.com and strongly
encourages its use.
9. This
course prohibits the use of bullets, numbered lists, and outlines.
10. Review your Moodle
assignment instructions for any additional expectations and details.
