MLA formatted research paper, you will identify a communication challenge you have now or had in the past and discuss/explore how you plan to or already did resolve it. To do this, you should consider how your environment (knowledge, experience, cultural background) including your social identity (e.g. gender, religion, work, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, hobby, region, socioeconomic status, other group membership) as well as your self-esteem (your sense of your self-concept) influences your communication. In addition to using your textbook and your own experience/observations, you will conduct desk research (e.g. articles, books) and, if you like, additional field research (interviews, survey) so that you have a total of at least three credible sources you can use in addition to your own experience. Research is about collecting data and analyzing/exploring it then applying it to a specific situation, problem, or area of interest. Grading rubric information available on Blackboard graded areas are as follows: Constructs a focused thesis on the assigned topic that asserts a position or idea that can be supported in the body of the paper Organizes ideas using an introduction, body, and conclusion. Clear argument (discussion points) flows through the structure Uses supporting material from a variety of (at least 3) credible sources to support the papers main points on the assigned topic Accurately weaves own experience into the research paper. The paper is, indeed, grounded in the students experience, which serves as the foundation for the thesis and argument Correct use of MLA formatting, grammar, and other language conventions plus a correctly formatted Works Cited Focused thesis that clearly addresses the assigned topic and asserts the authors position in an insightful and engaging way. Provides exceptionally clear organization of ideas. Engaging introduction, body, and conclusion. Exceptionally clear and insightful argument throughout. Excellent and insightful use of credible sources. Uses three or more to support the papers argument. May also weave in course concepts to insightfully connect to the papers argument. Excellent and insightful use of own experience to focus the paper. Exceptional clarity and sufficient detail in applying own experience to supporting thesis and the papers argument. Communicates clearly and effectively using precise and enhanced vocabulary, effective structure, and sentence variety. Correctly formatted Works Cited.Show more
