ENG 101 Fastrac

APA Style

Case Assignment

Note: The Module 4 SLP should be completedbefore you begin this Module 4 Case.

Bullying is a pervasive epidemic impacting our society today, sometimes with tragic results, including diminished self-esteem, poor academic performance, and in some cases, school shootings and suicide. Beyond the schoolyard, bullying lurks within social circles, in the workplace, and beyond.

This essay is to address thecauses of (and solutions to overcome) this recent epidemic. To do so, students may wish to identify three causes and three solutions. Be mindful that causes may also very well be solutions. For example, lack of good parenting may be a cause of bullying while quality parenting could certainly be a solution. The same might be said for media and technology or perhaps education/educators.

A well-organized essay has a beginning, middle, and an end. The beginning, or introduction, should include an opening sentence to grab your reader’s attention. Follow the opening sentence with a brief background on the topic or situation. In this case, it would be brief summary on the recent epidemic of bullying. The last sentence of the introduction is the thesis statement. The thesis states the main point of the essay, which in this case, would be a statement affirming the paper's focus on the causes of and solutions for overcoming bullying.

A well-supported essay includes supporting points, details, and examples. For this essay, you must decide the best way to organize the body of the paper. Will you have six body paragraphs - three for each cause and three for each solution? Will you address causes first and then follow with solutions or will you provide a solution after a discussion of each cause? In any case, each body paragraph must support (explain) your reasoning (rationale) using specific details. Each body paragraph must have a topic sentence that states the main point of the paragraph, which in this case would be each supporting point.

This essay must include at least 8 citations in APA Style from no less than 3 credible sources. Citations are to be a combination of direct quotations and paraphrased quotations with or without the author's name. Credible sources may be from books, magazines, newspapers, online journals, or web pages, though in every case, the source must be credible and reliable.

The conclusion typically summarizes the main points of the essay and/or closes with a lasting impression that connects the reader to their world. In this case, where do we go from here? What can your reader do to address this issue?

The essay must also include a Reference List that includes the readings quoted in the essay.

Be sure to proofread your essay and edit for proper grammar, punctuation, diction (word choice), and spelling, as errors in sentence skills will lower a final grade. A grade will be determined based on the Module 4 Case expectations and the Trident University General Education rubric for English.

Papers must be double-spaced in Times or Times New Roman font (12 cpi) with standard one-inch margins.

The first person "I" is not used in a formal essay, nor is the passive "you." In place of "you," "one" may be used.

Assignment Expectations

· Write an argumentative essay (no less thansix pages in length) that addresses the causes of and solutions for overcoming bullying.

· Include an introductory paragraph with thesis statement.

· Include body paragraphs (each with a topic sentence that states the point of the paragraph) that support the thesis through examples and details.

· Include a conclusion that summarizes the main points of the essay.

· This essay must include at least 8 citations in APA Style from no less than 3 credible sources.

· Include a Reference List for the sources used in the essay.

· Proofread your essay for errors in grammar, diction (word choice), punctuation, and spelling.

APA Style

Note: This Module 4 SLP should be completed beforethe Module 4 Case.

Prepare an ***Annotated Bibliography for the academic essay assigned for the Module 4 Case.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Prepare an Annotated Bibliography for the essay assigned for the Module 4 Case.

***Annotated Bibliography

Create an Annotated Bibliography entryfor each of the 3 sources used in your essay for Module 4 SLP.
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Sample MLA Annotation

In the sample annotation below, the writer includes an APA entry for the source and two paragraphs: a summary of the source and a reflection on how the source will be used in the essay.

Stanhope, Helen. "How Low Can You Go: Living On Minimum-wage in America." American Living 11 Aug. 2010: 63+. Print.

This article explains the author's experiential research in which she attempts to ascertain whether it is currently possible for an individual to live on a minimum-wage in America. After shadowing a waitress, a maid in a cleaning service, and a Wal-Mart sales employee for six months, Stanhope summarizes her experiences and reflects on her findings, including the individuals' relationships with fellow workers and their financial struggles.

While my paper addresses single-parenting, Stanhope's article is especially effective in the portion of my essay that addresses employment. One of my supporting points addresses the difficulty single parents’ face as they attempt to balance rearing a family while providing financially. Specific quotes from the workers who were shadowed will provide support for my points through real life examples. Further, Stanhope provides scholarly research on the economy and the rising cost of living in America today which also lends support and credibility to my thesis.