My assignment is a 10 page research paper: Here is the copy and pasted research doc and after that I added the notes I received on the biblipghrpahy and final outline I did below. Requirements:
· 10 pages, double-spaced. Use 12-point font, 1-inch margins.
o Don’t mess with the page count. You’re not going to lose points for being 9 ½ pages, you will lose points for making an incomplete argument. I’m looking for a 10-page argument.
· 5 scholarly sources
o This means peer-reviewed articles or books published by an academic press
· 2 (of the 5) political science sources
o These are articles published in political science journals, or books written by political scientists
· In-text parenthetical citations
o The presidency is really important (Benn 2024).
o According to Benn (2024), the presidency is really important.
o “The presidency is really important” (Benn 2024, p. 5).
· Works cited page
o Use a consistent and complete citation format: Chicago, APA, MLA. The point is to include the information I need to find the source
o Alphabetize your works cited page by author last name.
o Use Purdue OWL as a resource to help with this if you need help.
Grading:
Your paper will be graded holistically based on the principles of strong writing that we discussed in class. When assigning your grade, I will consider the following, in order of importance:
· Argument
o Do you have a clear thesis statement? (“In this paper I argue that….”)
o Do you support your claims with high-quality, relevant evidence?
o Does your argumentation flow naturally and logically?
o Do the component parts of your argument contribute to the larger whole?
o Is your argument more analytical than descriptive?
· Organization
o Does your paper begin with an introduction that summarizes your full argument, including all component parts?
o Does each paragraph have a topic sentence?
o Does each paragraph make exactly one point? (It’s okay for a point to take more than one paragraph to make!)
o Are you generous with signposting? (“In the next section I will…” “There are three reasons that xyz. First, ….”)
o Does your paper have a conclusion that restates and summarizes your argument?
· Language
o Are you using words you know and using them correctly?
o Did you read your paper out loud to make sure your sentences flow naturally?
o Is your writing clear and concise?
o Do you use appropriate writing mechanics? (e.g., spelling, punctuation, grammar)
· Polish
o Do you follow the page count?
o Are you using a 12-point, professional font?
o Is your name on it?
o Does your paper have a title?
o Do you have a Works Cited page that is in a consistent format and alphabetized? i attached the research paper outline I created and annotated biblioagraphy. Here are the notes I received on them.
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Good start! A few notes on your sources: You can use the Dalton-Hoffman piece to look for sources, but that’s not a scholarly source that you should rely on. It looks like that’s a student’s seminar paper. So it might be interesting or useful, but you should find peer-reviewed scholarly sources instead. Without that one, you have four scholarly sources. I think the Journal of Democracy *maybe* counts as political science, but it would be great if you could find at least one, ideally two, additional political science sources. In terms of places to start looking: search Presidential Studies Quarterly, and/or use the Suggested Readings/references lists from the Howell chapter on media. |
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Good outline. See comment about the thesis statement, but I think these are good subpoints. Make sure you’re being specific. For example when you set up the section on “how social media has contributed to deepening political divides,” your thesis for that sub-section should be something clear and specific like “social media contributes to polarization through echo chambers.” for example. Just make sure not to leave your reader guessing, and don’t leave any blanks for the reader to fill in. |
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