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1. Please review the instructions for this assignment. I will tip according to
how
Please review the instructions for this assignment. I will tip according to how well the
instructions are followed. Thank you!Describe a “real life” instance of your selected social
issue in a professional or a personal setting.Discuss your perspective on your selected social
issue, including the reasons for your viewpoint.Discuss how your core values inform or
influence your perspective on your selected social issue.Demonstrate that you are really
thinking about your issue—don’t settle for easy answers, don’t pretend that conflicting
evidence doesn’t exist, and don’t feel that you have to take an either-or position.Discuss the
complexities of your selected social issue. For example, do not just conclude that using
academic language is always good, or that government surveillance is always bad, or that
wealth automatically leads to health. Think about the intricacies of these issues and how
they play out in everyday life.OrganizationInclude an introductory paragraph, where you
clearly outline a “real-life” instance of your social issue and you give a thesis statement that
indicates your perspective (see Part 2: Writing Your Introduction for an example).Include 3-
5 body paragraphs where you include details, examples, and quotes from at least three of
the course readings and two additional readings to help you develop and support your key
points (see Part 3: Writing Your Body Paragraphs for an example).Include one body
paragraph where you discuss how your core values inform or influence your perspective on
your selected social issue (see Part 3: Writing Your Body Paragraphs for an example).End
your essay with a concluding paragraph where you restate your thesis, summarize your key
points, and leave the reader with the “so what?” ( see Part 4: Writing Your Conclusion for an
example).Language ChoicesAs a writer, you are free to decide how you use language,
keeping the following in mind:style: your language choices should result in a consistent
writing style that is purposeful and aligned with your goalsreadability: your language
choices should ensure that your ideas are clear and easy to followWhen composing your
paper, think about the conventions for academic writing, including:punctuation: this
includes things such as recommended use of commas, colons, and apostrophes.word-level
accuracy: this includes things such as capitalization, spelling, word-tense, and
usage.sentence-level accuracy: this includes things such as sentence boundaries, subject-
verb agreement, and pronoun-antecedent agreement.Take time to review your language
choices after you’ve written your essay. Think about your goals for the style of this essay
and your own writing habits (like using “text-speak,” omitting capitalization, or writing

2. sentence fragments). Revise as necessary to accomplish your style and readability
goals.Reading your paper aloud is helpful technique when reviewing your language choices
for style and readability.Sources and DocumentationTo earn the maximum possible points
on this assignment, use and cite at least five sources:Use and cite three of the assigned
course readings on your selected issue (language and power; freedom and security; health
and wealth). Sources from the assigned readings do not require a reference list for this
assignment.Use and cite two more sources (course readings or otherwise). Sources that are
not from the assigned readings must be listed at the end of the paper on a reference page.
List author, year of publication, title, and URL. Full APA format is not required for the
reference page.In-text citations for all sources should be in APA style.These examples show
options for citing a paraphrase:This is a paraphrased sentence (Author, year).Author (year)
explains that ….These examples show options for citing a quote:A recent study showed that
“this is the quoted passage” (Author, year, p./para. number).Author (year) explains, “this is
the quoted passage” (p./para. number).Note that it is possible to earn a B (up to 85%) on
this assignment by using only three sources from the course readings and no reference
page. To earn an A (up to 100%) will require an additional two sources and reference page,
if needed.Format and LengthAt the top of the page, include your name, the assignment
name, and a title that reflects your specific essay focus. (See example below.)Your paper
should be typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font.Your final product should be a
minimum of six paragraphs (about 900-1100 words) in length. However, the quality of the
content of this essay is most important. Be sure to fully answer the prompt.Sample Header
and Title for Assignment SubmissionsKim Lee (student’s name)Case Study Project, first
publish (assignment name)Education Doesn’t Mean Empowerment (title)Reflection
QuestionsThe reflection questions are to be answered separately. (They are not part of the
essay.) Post these in the “comments” box when submitting your assignment. You can
number your answers or write the in paragraph form. Be sure to address all four
questions.Aside from simply meeting the requirements, what were your personal goals for
this assignment?When reviewing your language choices, what choices did you make to
approach your goals for staying within or moving beyond conventions for academic
writing?What parts of your work on this assignment are you most proud of?What
challenged you in this assignment and/or where do you need additional support from your
instructor?