The essay is an argumentative style essay. The research question must remain the same, but the prompt can be altered to fit better, although it should still be similair to the research question. I attached an outline that I made, please use it as a reference for general ideas, and not as a strict guideline. It also includs an annotated bibliography, I would prefer for at least half the sources in it to be used for the actual essay, but even just 1-2 is fine.
Here is my research question: What effect does being raised in harsh environments have on people’s mental health later in their life?
And the prompt: Childhood experiences in harsh environments can profoundly shape mental health trajectories into adulthood.
Here are the instructions for the assigment:
APA Style
The abstract is between 150 and 250 words.
The abstract is in one paragraph.
The abstract includes the research questions/problems, research purpose, research methods/types of research included, conclusions, and implications of the research.
The abstract includes keywords that collectively describe the research and summarize the article.
Assignment content is structured using the basic pattern: introduction, body, and conclusion • Effective body paragraphs with discernible topic sentences • Uses RENNS formula to effectively develop paragraphs • Logical connection between words, sentences, and paragraphs • Use of appropriate rhetorical strategies.
Essay demonstrated enhanced persuasion of student’s own argument by collaborating with ideas already in the field, or by posing a challenge to another critic or writer.
A minimum of six (6) credible sources (including the primary text) from the following categories • Scholarly journals: These are considered one of the most reliable sources for academic writing. They are often written by scholars in a particular field and are based on original research • Books: These can be academic books or encyclopedias • Reputable websites: These include official government sites or educational institutions. Websites ending in .gov or .edu are also credible • Newspapers: These can be a reliable source for global information • Government entities: Papers, information, and claims published by government entities are highly regulated by professionals.
Principles of proper citation applied as in-text citations (Parenthetical and Narrative In-Text Citations) including references.
1000 – 1200 Words (excluding References and quotes)
