Criteria

• 600 – 800 words

• Argumentative

• 5 paragraphs

• IBC structure (introduction, body, conclusion)

• 6-8 sources

Introduction

• Hook

• Background information

• Debatable thesis statement

Body

• 3 body paragraphs: the first two body paragraphs support the thesis statement and the third body paragraph provided counter argument(s) and refutation

• Topic sentences

• Explanations of statements, examples, elaborations

• Evidence (with in-text APA references)

https://bibliotheek.nhlstenden.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Bibliotheek/Documenten/2021-11-22__APA_style_quick_guide_ENG_-_aanpassing_naar_APA7.pdf

• Closing sentences

Conclusion

• Link to thesis statement

• Summary of main points

• Final expectation / recommendation

Include:

• Name, student number, learning community and cohort, indication of 1st or 2nd attempt with feedback

• Key cards of 4-5 academic referenced sources

• Reference list (including 6 to 8 sources)

Please only use academic sources written in English.

Authenticity

All writing products required as a mandatory datapoint must be written in your own words and all sources must be referenced. 

Prerequisites

You must include the following elements before you hand in your essay: Name, student number, learning community and cohort, indication of 1st or 2nd attempt (with feedback), 5 paragraphs, debatable thesis statement, topic sentences, APA in-text references, 4-5 key cards, APA reference list (6-8 sources)

Research Key Card

Student Name:                                                                      Teacher’s name: 

Topic:

Type of source: (journal article/book/newspaper/etc.)                                                                                                                                                    

Page #:

APA Reference List Citation:

Original Text (2-3 sentences maximum):

Paraphrase & APA In-text Citation (1-2 sentences maximum):