Week 5 Guidance

1. WEEK FIVE GUIDANCE
Special thanks to Aimée Garten and Caroline Morrell of Ashford
University for their support and contributions to this guidance

2. Week 5 Introduction
In this final week of class, you’ll have time to
finish your revision and use my feedback to
improve your paper. Be sure to address the
areas I have pointed out on the grading rubric
and in-text comments. Take your time revising,
editing, and proofreading your work this week.
Your final paper should be the best assignment
you have ever submitted!
You have a number of resources at your disposal through the Ashford Writing
Center. Not only can the staff of writing consultants review your work, but you
can also help yourself by reviewing the instructional materials located within
the writing center website.

3. Week 5 Introduction
Remember, you have access to library
tutorials and librarian office hours. If
you have trouble with final research
activities or need help finding one last
source, contact a librarian right
away. They are available to assist you!
Finally, try using the Grammarly tool. Instructions for how to set up a
free account was provided in the Announcements during the first week
of the course. You will need to have your account set up to participate
in this week’s discussion. Grammarly is a valuable resource that can
provide you with constructive feedback for revising your paper.

4. Week 5 Questions to Ponder
Please think about these questions as you review this week’s course
materials. You may be asked to provide your answers in our weekly
discussions and workshops.
• Think back to Week 1 of this course.
What have you learned about
argument and logic?
• What are the major differences between
your rough draft paper and your final
paper?
• How much work, time, and effort have
I put into this class?

5. Elaboration & Overview of Assignments
DISCUSSION: PROOFREADING YOUR DRAFT
Please review the grading rubric to see how this discussion will be evaluated.
Before drafting your initial post, make sure you view the tutorial about setting
up and using Grammarly to assist you with proofreading and revisions.
In your initial posting, remember to post your original paragraphs from your
rough draft and your final paragraphs, labeling them appropriately. After
posting your original and revised work, comment on your Grammarly feedback
report, addressing the questions and providing the details outlined in the
assignment instructions.

6. Elaboration & Overview of Assignments
END OF COURSE SURVEY
If you have not already done so,
please complete your End of Course
Survey. Click on the link available
under the Week 5 section in the left
navigation panel of your course. You
will receive 0.5 points for completing
the one question quiz. If for any
reason you wish not to complete the
survey, you will still receive the 0.5
points by completing the one question
quiz.

7. Elaboration & Overview of Assignments
WRITING THE FINAL DRAFT
The final step is the final draft!
Remember, growth is part of the
writing and revision process, so
don’t be afraid to make the
changes that will ultimately
strengthen your arguments
and claims.
As you go through the revision process, you should do so with an eye
on my in-text and summary suggestions, as well as any feedback that
you received from your peers, your Grammarly feedback report, and the
Ashford Writing Center.

8. Elaboration & Overview of Assignments
WRITING THE FINAL DRAFT
I also encourage you to read your
essay out loud to yourself or a friend.
This technique will allow you to notice
some details that you may have
overlooked while simply reading to
yourself.
When rereading, take note of specific terms and/or techniques that you
may have previously overlooked. Use the Week Four “Review: Checking
Your Work” questions (found in your Week Four Guidance) to identify
additional areas in need of further analysis, support and/or clarification.

9. Elaboration & Overview of Assignments
WRITING THE FINAL DRAFT
Finally, take time to think critically
about your work in this class. Use
the Week 5 Discussion to summarize
everything you’ve learned and identify
areas for improvement. Make specific
plans for improvement and continue to
grow as a writer with each passing class.
I will always remain available to you, so please keep my contact
information and reach out if you find yourself struggling with writing in
the future. Keep making the effort and you will see improvement!

10. Elaboration & Overview of Assignments
WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY DUE DATE FORMAT
Proofreading Your Draft Day 3 Discussion
Respond to a minimum of two classmates’
postings
Day 7
End of Course Survey Day 7 One Question
Quiz
Final Research Paper Day 7 Assignment

11. Week Five Resources
Be sure to use the research, editing, and writing skills that you have
learned in this class to refine your final draft. The complete instructions
for the Final Research Paper can be found in Week Five of your online
course. Review the following links as you revise your final draft:
• Persuasive Writing
• Sample Persuasive Paper
• APA Checklist
• APA References and Style
• APA In-text Citations

12. Week Five Resources
Remember to read the
Turnitin Tutorial and
Waypoint Tutorial for a
step-by-step guide on
reviewing and uploading
your assignment.
Give your revision the
attention it deserves and
you will see great results!

13. Week Five Final Thoughts
It has been a pleasure working with you. I wish you all the best in your
future endeavors! As our course comes to an end, I’d like to share
some of my favorite inspirational videos with you. These videos contain
powerful messages and are definitely worth watching! View them any
time you need a motivating boost!
• 212 Degrees: The Extra Degree
• Success from Failure
• The Strangest Secret

14. Week Five References
David. (2011, February 20). BluefishTV Famous Failures [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/gQZ4wkeMvnw
Fleming, G. (n.d.). How to write an argument essay. aboutEducation. Retrieved from
http://homeworktips.about.com/od/essaywriting/a/argument.htm
Nightingale Conant. (2007, November 14). The strangest secret by earl nightingale [Video file]. Retrieved
from https://youtu.be/BxtrSuRBHtI
Pen and Page. (n.d.) Proofreading Exercise #1. Retrieved from http://www.penandpage.com/EngMenu/prfread.htm
Saylor Foundation and Kasten, A. (n.d.) Argumentative essay: Revision checklist. Retrieved
from http://www.saylor.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/K12ELA6-5.3.3.1-Amy-Kastens-Argumentative-Essay-
Revision-Checklist.pdf
Sitasun. (2009, October 3). 212 degrees: The extra degree [Video file]. Retrieved
from https://youtu.be/34A7VItzRCw
Study.com. (2013, December 31). How to proofread an essay for spelling and grammar [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://youtu.be/6kXR4Xtx3Mk?list=PLWv8eYwuscxSjtLHgnHwOmhHPwgEascIm
Wildcatter Productions. (2008, August 3). Essay what? prev. part 1. Retrieved
from https://youtu.be/izqttfwViOg
Wildcatter Productions. (2008, August 3). Essay what? prev. part 2. Retrieved
from https://youtu.be/nCoFCK0hX6Q