Your final essay will be compiled and submitted this week.
Part 1: The Abstract
An abstract is a short, descriptive or informative statement that describes a larger writing. Writers generally provide abstracts to help readers decide whether they want to read the longer work. Abstracts are routinely used for indexing purposes. Databases use abstracts to catalog larger works. Key words and phrases simplify searching.
Write a 150–250-word informative abstract that represents the spirit of your essay. Download the unit 10 essay template to help you with the correct layout for your paper. Download and use the template to help construct the Abstract, as well as all of the other components of your Unit 10 Submission.
NOTE: You may submit either the fully completed template or use it as a guide, and submit only what you have included in the template.
Be sure to include the following:
Key words and phrases
Part 2: The Essay
Submit the final, complete version of your essay according to the following:
It should be 4–5 pages (1,000–1,200 words) in length (not including Title, Abstract, and References pages)/
Incorporate feedback from others with revised writing.
Assemble your essay in the following format:
Title page
Abstract page
The opening paragraph that includes your claim (thesis statement)
3 body paragraphs that include the following (with properly formatted APA in-text citations):
1 quote
1 summarization
1 paraphrase
Multimedia (cited as needed)
The counter-argument paragraph
The conclusion
Properly formatted APA References page
Make sure you incorporate credible information sources (a minimum of 3; 1 of them a multimedia piece), and that they are cited in APA format.
Be sure your paper is in APA format (i.e., double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, with a running head and page numbering). The Title page, Abstract, and References page as well as any in-text citations must follow APA formatting requirements. Be sure to check your writing for the following writing elements: Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading.
For help with formatting your paper; using quotations, paraphrases, and in-text citations; and creating a reference list, refer to the AIU APA Guide.
You can also watch these short APA Video Tutorials for help.
This assignment will also be assessed using additional criteria.