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ENGL147 Week 1 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 May

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Week 1: Exploring the Course Themes

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The four course themes of education, technology, family, and health and wellness are topics that touch each of our lives in some way. In this discussion, practice exploring the themes as a researcher would: by creating problem statements.

How do you do this? Ask and then answer the question using a sub-topic (see below). Here’s an example. “For whom is [school bullying] a problem?” In your post, provide the question and then the answer to the question. For example, “School bullying is a problem for victims of bullying because. . . .” Complete the statement based on your experience and knowledge.

Education

Technology

Family

Health and Wellness

School Bullies

Multitasking and Technology

Sexualization of Girls

College Students and Weight Issues

No Child Left Behind Act/Race to the Top

Technology and Social Isolation

Gender Discrimination

Childhood Obesity

Grade inflation

Perils of Social Networking

Unequal Rights in Marriage, Children

Fad Diets

College Students and Underage Drinking

Online Dating/ Online Predators/Sex Offenders

Children of Divorce

Junk Food

Student Debt

Illegal Downloading of Protected Content

Domestic Violence

Sedentary Lifestyles

College Students, Cheating and Plagiarism

Internet Censorship/ Classified Information Leaks

Cyberbullying

Teenage Pregnancy

College Dropout Rates

Identity Theft

Life-Work (Im)balance/ Flexible Work Schedules

Concussions in Athletes

High School Dropouts

Texting and Driving

Insurance Premiums for Smokers and Obese Employees

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Week 1: Starting your Research Process

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To develop your ideas about a selected topic, conduct an Internet search to find at least two articles that have been posted in the last month on one of the topics (i.e., bullying). The goal is to find articles that take clear positions on the topic. Include the name of the article, author, and URL. In addition, provide a brief summary of the articles and a reflection that describes your reaction to the viewpoints shared and the debate.

ENGL147 Week 2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 May

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Week 2: Argumentative Strategies

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In research writing, what exactly do we mean by argument? Do we mean taking an extreme position and standing our ground, whether or not the facts support our position? Or do we mean instead convincing our audience by taking a reasonable stance on an issue and supporting our position with appropriate evidence? Define and explain the difference using examples.

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Week 2: Summarizing Sources

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Select an article from the Chamberlain Online Library that relates to your research topic. Provide the bibliographic data and a one-paragraph academic summary. Remember to include: 1) the main idea or argument of the article; 2) important subtopics or research questions; 3) a brief description of key examples and/or argumentative strategies.

ENGL147 Week 3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 May

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Week 3: Annotated Bibliography

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In your textbook (pp. 325-326), you’ll find a model of an annotated bibliography. Review the model, focusing on the components of the entry: (1) the reference citation, (2) the summary, and (3) the assessment. Then draft one reference entry and two paragraphs from one of your sources. We’ll use the rest of the week to peer review the entries to prepare you for this week’s assignment.

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Week 3: Argumentative Strategies

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In presenting an argument, should a writer strive to be the final authority or a reasonable voice on an issue? Review Chapter 22 to understand the difference. Then, using your topic and one or more of your sources, define and provide an example of an arguable claim as opposed to a personal judgment.

ENGL147 Week 4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 May

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Week 4: Preparing the Outline

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What are the major parts of an argumentative research paper? Using one of the resources from the Course Readings, provide an example of an outline for an argument. How is the author communicating key ideas? How does the reader know that the author is credible and is a trustworthy source?

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Week 4: Presenting Ideas

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Persuasive presenters have several traits in common. Browse through TED talks http://www.ted.com/talks (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. or American Rhetoric Website at http://www.americanrhetoric.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. to find notable speakers who demonstrate strong communication traits. Compare and contrast the ways these speakers meaningfully communicate ideas to their audiences. Include the URL link of the speaker you choose to write about. In a short paragraph, respond to a classmate’s post, indicating whether you agree or disagree with his or her choice, and why.

ENGL147 Week 5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 May

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Week 5: Analyzing a Sample Argument

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In the textbook, review the student essay on p. 199, “Allowing Guns on Campus Will Prevent Shootings, Rape.” In an abbreviated format, the sample contains the elements that you will be including in your Course Project. The controversial subject matter (the content) may engage you right away. This is a sign that the writer is applying an argumentative strategy. Focus on the organization. What do you notice about the way the topic is introduced? How will your draft be similar or different?

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Week 5: Organizational Patterns in Argument

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Let’s look at samples of research-based writing: “Nervous Nellies” on p. 328; “From Degrading to De-Grading” on p. 254; and “How Many Zombies Do You Know?” on p. 290.

Review each selection and include in your post responses to these questions. What do you notice about how each is organized and presented? What kinds of appeals to the audience does each author use? How are sources used in text?

Reading Strategy Note: Unlike summary and paraphrase, which require close reading, for this discussion use the reading strategy of skimming. Carefully read the introductory paragraph, but then move quickly, reading only the topic sentence of each paragraph. The goal is to compare and contrast the differences in the presentation of the information in the document. Skim and review until you have an impression you can share in the discussion.

ENGL147 Week 6 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 May

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Week 6: Rebuttals and Refutations

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Anticipating readers’ objections is one way to determine what other sections to include and support in your paper. Practice writing a rebuttal or a refutation by taking your thesis and considering the point of view of someone who believes differently or even the opposite of the argument you are making. To do this, review Chapter 10, pp. 449-452 and post a paragraph that summarizes an oppositional point of view to your thesis and then refutes it. As peers, reply to one another explaining whether or not your classmates are presenting the opposition objectively and whether the refutation is logical. Give one another ideas or suggestions for points that may be left out or might need to be further developed. The paragraph you draft here can be used in a section of your Second Draft this week.

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Week 6: Designing Your Course Project

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While APA-style citation and format is required, you do have the flexibility in the design of your Course Project to include a visual element. Review Chapter 17, pp. 382-387. How does the use of visual elements enhance or detract from the presentation of research? Will you add graphs, charts, or images to your draft? Why or why not?

ENGL147 Week 7 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 May

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Week 7: Peer Review Team

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This week, you will share your writing in a class peer review. In order to make this process run smoothly, please be sure to follow the instructions noted below.

1. Attach your revised complete draft to your initial post.This must be completed no later than Tuesday 11:59Pm MST.

2. In the Message window,

1. leave feedback for your classmates with general information about your draft;

2. explain the current state of your draft, your plans to add content, and your revision plans;

3. add specific questions,

1. provide class members with any additional information.

1. Find the two class members who have posted their drafts immediately after you posted your draft.

3. Find the two drafts posted immediately after you posted your draft

4. Read their attached essays and any notes they left to accompany the draft.Your Peer Reviews are due by Friday 11:59PM MST.

5. Download the Week 7 Peer Review Checklist. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

1. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.Complete the form separately for each of the two peers whose drafts you will be reviewin

2. Return your completed Peer Review Worksheet as an attachment in a response post to each of your peers separately.

3. Continue to check into your group Discussion area in the event your peers pose any follow-up questions.

Be sure to ask me, your professor, if you have any questions about the peer review process.

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Week 7: APA Workshop

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Each academic area of study has a particular style for documenting the ideas of other scholars. The standards of formatting document you’ve been using is from the American Psychological Association (APA). This is the preferred style in the social sciences. As you’ve noticed, there is a strong emphasis on the publication date. Why do you think there is such an emphasis on the date? As you work on revising your Course Project, what questions do you have about how to incorporate standard APA format and documentation guidelines into your essay? Are there any sources you are having a hard time documenting? Any questions about your reference entries?

ENGL147 Week 2 Source Summary Latest 2018 May

Week 2 Topic Selection and Academic Summary

For this assignment, you will choose a topic, narrow it, summarize diverse points of view, and consider the context and audience of your project.

Part I: Selection

After looking at the list of topics in the course project overview choose a topic in which you have more than just a passing interest. You might ask yourself, “What is it about this topic that sparks my interest enough to write 6-8 pages about it?”

Education

Technology

Family

Health and Wellness

School Bullies

Multitasking and Technology

Sexualization of Girls

College Students and Weight Issues

No Child Left Behind Act/Race to the Top

Technology and Social Isolation

Gender Discrimination

Childhood Obesity

Grade Inflation

Perils of Social Networking

Unequal Rights in Marriage, Children

Fad Diets

College Students and Underage Drinking

Online Dating/Online Predators/Sex Offenders

Children of Divorce

Junk Food

Student Debt

Illegal Downloading of Protected Content

Domestic Violence

Sedentary Lifestyles

College Students, Cheating, and Plagiarism

Internet Censorship/ Classified Information Leaks

Cyberbullying

Teenage Pregnancy

College Dropout Rates

Identity Theft

Life-Work (Im)balance/Flexible Work Schedules

Concussions in Athletes

High School Dropouts

Texting and Driving

Insurance Premiums for Smokers and Obese Employees

Address the following:

1. Identify your topic.

2. Summarize your topic in a paragraph that includes a brief explanation of your topic, the multiple sides of the debate, and a reflection of your opinion.

3. To further develop these ideas, brainstorm 5 research questions about your topic.

Topic Description:

Research Questions:

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Part 2: Reflection

Once you choose the topic, write a reflection on your purpose by responding to the following five questions. Each of your responses should be approximately 1-2 paragraphs in length.

1. How is the topic important?

2. How does it affect you?

3. What do you personally hope to gain or accomplish by writing about this topic?

4. What do you want to readers to understand?

5. What actions do you want them to take?

Part 3: Research, Audience, and Thesis

1. Conduct Preliminary Research: Conduct some brief research and provide summaries of 2 academic articles related to your topic. For each source, include the following:

a. Bibliographic data in APA format

b. Description of the main argument of the article

c. Explanation of key subtopics or research questions

d. Description of foundational examples

2. Consider your Audience: Who are you readers, and what are their needs, motivations, and influences? In what ways will you need to structure your writing to appeal to them?

3. Narrow your Focus: What unique angle will you provide? Develop a preliminary thesis that reflect the nature of your topic and your point of view.

When you are finished, save the document as and submit it by the end of the week.

ENGL147 Week 2 Information Literacy Module Latest 2018 May

The purpose of this assignment is to learn about information literacy by exploring the concept of peer review. You may be familiar with peer review in prior writing courses, but what does it mean when you talk about peer review in relation to academic source material? Click on the following link to a library page that lists presentation resources Research Basics: Resource Types: https://library.chamberlain.edu/c.php?g=429289&p=3729509 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

You may also wish to review the following document discussing Peer Review:

Link (PDF): Peer Review Guidelines (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

After reviewing the page, compose a 2-paragraph response in which you address each of the following points:

In your own words, identify points in the peer review cycle that seem especially important and explain why.

How does an editor differ from a peer reviewer? Use at least two points to support your response.

Based on this information, explain whether your article for this week was peer reviewed? How can you determine this information?

As you work on your research in this class, where specifically can you look to find peer-reviewed information?

ENGL147 Week 3 APA Assessment Module Latest 2018 May

Compose a 2-paragraph response in which you address each of the following points:

1. Why is APA style used to document ideas in writing? What is the purpose of the in-text citation? Demonstrate your understanding of the in-text citation by providing an in-text citation for the article you summarized for the week 2 assignment. (15 points)

2. In the article that you summarized in Week 2, you may have found some information that you want to quote directly. To demonstrate the process for citing a direct quote, provide an example of properly quoted material. (20 points)

ENGL147 Week 3 Annotated Bibliography Latest 2018 May

Week 3 Annotated Bibliography

To start your Annotated Bibliography, write an introductory paragraph to gain the attention of your reader and set the context for your research. Start with the attention-grabbing idea, such as an anecdote or fact about your topic. Provide your working thesis statement that answers your research question and provides the direction of your argument. Make corrections to your working thesis based on feedback from your Proposal assignment.

The annotated bibliography will include five annotated references. Each reference should be followed by two paragraphs:

1. A summary paragraph that summarizes the source, the author’s main points, and the credibility, reliability and timeliness of the source material

2. A connection paragraph that shows the relevance to your research including how and where the source will be used in your paper”

Sample Format

Reference (in APA format):

Consult the APA book for more information on proper citations. Use a hanging indent paragraph structure; pay attention to capitalization, spacing, italics, and punctuation.

Summary:

Start the summary by stating the main points of the article here. Provide a high-level summary of the author’s main points and assess the credibility, reliability, and timeliness of the source.

Next, add your analysis: How will you use the source? Does it define or explain the problem or issue? Support or contrast your thesis? Identify the section of your project where you could include source. Be specific about where this source is used and which ideas it will help to prove. Do not copy and paste anything; instead, summarize ideas using your own words. Explain specifically the type of support that the source will provide and where it can be used in your project.

Add the remaining entries to meet the minimum assignment requirements.

ENGL147 Week 4 Extended Research Outline Latest 2018 May

Week 4 Extended Research Outline

The purpose of an outline is to highlight main ideas and effectively organize information and research. Effective structure, argumentative details, and professional delivery define the effective communication of an idea. Your research outline will be presented as a sentence outline. As the name suggests, the sentence outline presents complete thoughts in complete sentences as opposed to phrases. In each section of the outline, choose ideas with the goal of developing your argument through detailed research questions, subtopics, and research. Use a complete sentence to provide the response to each of the questions below. Use APA documentation for the final section of the proposal to document any sources referenced in your proposal. Remember to put at least two items at any given level of the outline, as shown in this template and the sample proposal.?

Sample Template:

I. Introduction

A. Topic

1. What is your primary research question?

2. What is your angle/ working thesis?

B. Context/Background

1. Justify for your reader why the topic is important.

2. Summarize the topic for your reader and explain basic background information that they will need to understand your argument (i.e. definitions, key statistics, etc.)

C. Audience

1. Who is your primary audience?

2. Does your audience share your opinions and values? (Determine if the audience

is on your side or if they may be skeptical.)

II. Structure of Argument

A. Define the Problems

1. What research have you gathered about this issue so far?

2. What research do you still need to gather?

B. Define the Solutions

1. What research have you gathered so far? (What have you found that supports your purpose and angle?)

2. What research do you need to gather to help develop solutions?

III. Conclusion

A. What are you proposing to achieve with your project?

B. What questions or concerns do you have about your project or the writing process?

IV.References (must be correctly formatted according to APA).

ENGL147 Week 5 Course Project First Draft Latest 2018 May

Week 5 Final Project – Draft 1

Directions

The length of this document is about three pages—or five pages if you’re counting the title page and References page.

You should have at least three sources for your References list.

Proofread carefully and then turn in this document by the end of Week 5.

Prewriting

What is your narrowed topic? Be detailed in your answer. You can use any of the versions you’ve developed for prior assignments.

Who is your primary audience or reader? Why? Be detailed in your answer about your audience.

In a sentence or short paragraph, what is your thesis statement, including your angle? Write what will appear in your essay.

What topic sentences will you use as the foundation of your communication? (If necessary, add more points.)

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What method of organization and development will you use to develop your paragraphs?

• Introduction:

• Body:

• Conclusion:

Use these plans to complete your draft on the following pages.

ENGL147 Week 6 Course Project Second Draft Latest 2018 May

Week 6 Final Project – Draft 2

Directions

The length of this document should be 6 – 8 pages.

You should have at least five sources for your References list.

Proofread carefully and then turn in this document by the end of Week 6.

Prewriting

What is your current thesis? What needs to be added? How can your thesis be made stronger and more specific?

What are your major concerns about your first draft? What are some of the writing issues that you are addressing with this draft? What skills do you need to or want to work on?

Do you include a: topic sentence, evidence, analysis, and a transition is every body paragraph? What paragraphs do you need to work on and develop? What skills do you need to work on?

Use these plans to complete your draft on the following pages.

ENGL147 Week 7 Course Project final Draft Latest 2018 May

Your Topic Goes Here

Your Name

Your University

Introduction

Start with the attention-grabbing story: Capture your readers’ attention right away with a detailed story, an anecdote about the problem, or another technique. You will explain that if this happened, there must be a problem that should be solved.Identify the topic: This idea lets your readers know what your paper is about in general terms. Express the purpose: This idea allows readers to understand the purpose of your paper. Establish your credibility: You may have some experience with this topic, and this is your opportunity to tell about it briefly. You may not be an expert, but you have included the ideas of experts in your paper; identify two or three standout sources that lend credibility to the topic.Emphasize why the topic is important: Few readers will care about a topic unless you make them care. Briefly identify effects and indirect effects that you will develop in the second section. End with your thesis statement. Be clear and concise about your solution and why it will succeed; start with your solution and then identify reasons for why it will work.

Problem Analysis

Problem Analysis:This section details the history, causes, and effects of the problem. Offer background information:Historical or background information will put your topic into a broader context. You will detail how and when the problem began and continued to be a problem.

Detail causes of the problem: You will identify, explain, and support with research the causes of the problem.

Explain effects of the problem:The negative effects of the problem, including indirect effects, will be explained using research.

Be sure to include a visual, with a title, caption, and source information. See the Week 5 Lecture for more information. Include the visual closest to where you will explain it further or connect it to an idea. An example follows.

Figure 1: No Child Left Behind Act Being Signed into Law, 2002

Figure 1:President George W. Bush is flanked by members of Congress and students as he signs the No Child Left Behind Act into law in 2002. Source: Save Education (and GOP Consistency): Dump No Child Left Behind (2010).

As shown in Figure 1, NCLB was signed into law in 2002 and the image above reflects the good intentions that this initiative engendered: the president and smiling members of Congress, including Edward M. Kennedy, a Democrat, and John Boehner, a Republican, along with children in front of the American flag. Despite their best intentions, these tests have not fulfilled the promise of raising the quality of education in our schools, and have instead left a trail of broken promises, high school dropouts, and no substantial returns on investment. As a result of standardized tests, our children have been left behind and are falling to the bottom of the heap!

Solution

Continue with Section III, where you will identify and describe your plan to solve the problem that you previously discussed in Section II. You will also explain why your solution will work better than other ones, and what distinguishes it from others.

Name your solution and why it will be successful: Your solution should have a catchy name and include two to three reasons why it will be successful.

Also, in this section and section V, you must prove the ideas put forth in your thesis statement, which was the statement of what your plan is and why it is the best solution. Retrieve your First Draft from the Dropbox to address any errors in the thesis statement that were marked by your instructor. The direction of the remaining sections will be determined by your plan and why it will be successful, so be sure to look over this section of the First Draft.

Distinguish your solution:Your solution should be unique, so here’s your opportunity to explain what sets it apart from other equally good solutions. What is missing from other solutions, and what makes your solution the better option? Some solutions may be untested just as yours is, and you will argue why these other untested solutions won’t work as well as yours will. Essentially you must argue that your solution is the best solution compared to what is currently being done about the problem, as well as what others have suggested in solving it. The only conclusion that the reader will have is that your solution is the only one that anyone should consider, as all other possibilities have been eliminated as viable.Please note that you are advancing your unique solution to the problem. This solution may be partly based on what someone else has proposed, but if so, you must document and cite their solution. Do not feel compelled to propose certain solutions just because research exists for them. Very often the problem still exists because the solution being enacted to solve it is simply not working, and nobody is willing to admit it.

Major steps in operationalizing your solution: Identify the major steps that must be taken so that your solution can be implemented. The major steps may also include minor steps, so be sure to include those as well. This part is the nutsandbolts of your plan: what person or entitywould be in charge of implementing the solution, what is their expertise, where are they to be located, when exactly will they begin, and so on.

Summarize the deliverables: This section ends with your explanation of what deliverables can be expected when the solution is implemented.

Benefits

For Section IV, or Benefits, detail how the solution will bring about benefits. In your paperpitch, you briefly outlined the benefits of your plan, why the investment is worthwhile, and the materials or resources needed to start. In this section of your draft, you will expand on these ideas, specifically organizing your paper according to the aspects detailed below.

Offer a costs/benefits analysis: In this part, you will prove to the reader that your plan is worthwhile in terms of time, energy, money, or a combination of these three. A chart or graph will show clearly that these benefits outweigh any costs. To determine the benefits of the solution, look back at your thesis statement at the end of Section I in your First Draft; your benefits should prove what you outlined earlier in your thesis.If you are using a solution that is partly based on one from research, you will include the numbers from this source and cite it. If you are using your solution not based on anything you have found in research, you will have a reasonable estimation of the numbers without the need for a citation.

Identify necessary materials or resources: Include the materials and/or resources that are needed to make your solution a successful reality. Look back at the previous section, Section III, for your major steps in operationalizing your solution. Determine what is needed if these steps are to be followed. You don’t know yet what will be needed in the longterm; at least in the shortterm or to get started, identify the materials and resources needed.

Add in a chart or graph as discussed in Week 6 Lecture. Be sure to have a title at the top, all text in Times New Roman 12, and a short explanation at the bottom. An example follows.

Figure 2: Cost of Current Testing System vs. Proposed Testing System

Figure 2:This chart shows the cost of the current testing system in billions of dollars in blue in Year 1 of the program, and then again in Years 5 and 10. The proposed testing system is shown in red in the same 3 years: Years 1, 5, and 10. Clearly, the proposed system will save billions of dollars in the short term as well as in the long term.

Conclusion

The final section of the paper is the conclusion. This is not the area just to repeat earlier information. It will be two paragraphs in length. End with memorable ideas and details, including a call to action, that sell the solution to the reader.

End with contact information and the next steps: Include contact information, which would be your e-mail address (a fake one is fine) and how the audience should contact you. Also indicate what the next steps would be for the audience.

ThusSection I Introduction, Section II Problem Analysis, Section III Solution, Section IV Benefits, and Section V Conclusion are detailed in this Final Draft. Be sure to address feedback you have received on the First Draft from Week 6 and the Second Draft from Week 7 to improve your paper before you turn in the Final Draft. The length of this document is about 6 to 8 pages,not including the title page and References. Add References below. The minimum reference sources for this Final Draft is five. Proofread carefully and then turn in this document to the Dropbox by the deadline identified by your instructor asyour last name first FINAL Draft Paper.docx. Good luck!

References

Put your sources cited in-text above here in alphabetical order, starting with the first line flush left and hanging indent of the second and each subsequent line. Each in-text citation should have a corresponding reference entry here.

Put your sources cited in-text above here in alphabetical order, starting with the first line flush left and hanging indent of the second and each subsequent line. Each in-text citation should have a corresponding reference entry here.

Put your sources cited in-text above here in alphabetical order, starting with the first line flush left and hanging indent of the second and each subsequent line. Each in-text citation should have a corresponding reference entry here. Look up the correct format, because sources have different formats depending on their type and location.

Put your sources cited in-text above here in alphabetical order, starting with the first line flush left and hanging indent of the second and each subsequent line. Each in-text citation should have a corresponding reference entry here.

Put your sources cited in-text above here in alphabetical order, starting with the first line flush left and hanging indent of the second and each subsequent line. Each in-text citation should have a corresponding reference entry here.

ENGL147 Week 8 Course Project Reflective Postscript Latest 2018 May

How did you go about selecting a topic for the research paper? After devoting eight weeks to this topic throughout the course, do you still find this topic interesting? If so, what further areas within this topic would you like to know more about?
Reflect upon the research skills you have developed throughout this class. What key takeaways have you learned regarding research strategies?
Did you incorporate changes into your final essay based on your peers’ feedback? If so, please describe the types of changes you made and why you made them. If you did not incorporate changes, please explain why.
Did reviewing the work of your classmates help you to understand other points of view? Please explain why or how.
Did reviewing the work of your classmates provide you with additional writing strategies? Please explain how or why.
Assignment Requirements
Reply to each question above with at least one full paragraph, making your full postscript approximately 2 pages.
Because this assignment asks you to reflect on personal experiences, you do not need to incorporate research or an APA title page.
The postscript should be written in first person.
The post-script should be typed and submitted as a Microsoft Word 2010 document (.docx), with 12-point font and double spacing.