Module 6 Writing Assignment
Prompt:
Using concepts and vocabulary from this week’s reading and videos, describe the strengths and weaknesses of one of your friendships. In what ways is your friendship strong? In what ways could it be improved? What could you do to facilitate that improvement?
**Papers that simply discuss a friendship without incorporating course concepts will receive low scores.**
*Write a short paper, with the following elements:
1. A clear introduction paragraph that grabs the readers’ attention, states your thesis statement (main idea), and previews the points you will use to support your thesis.
2. Body paragraph(s). Write one paragraph for each supporting point, or one single paragraph that addresses each of the supporting points.
3. A conclusion paragraph that re-addresses your thesis, summarizes your supporting points, and ties it all together with a final thought.
Format your essay with the following requirements:
– This writing assignment should use 300 – 350 words.
– Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title on the cover page.
– Use one-inch margins.
– Use a 12-point Times New Roman font.
– Use double line spacing in the document.
– Include a References page where you cite your sources in APA format.
– Cite the sources that you use to back-up the thesis of your paper with in-text parenthetical citations using APA citation style. (opens in a new window)
– Use at least five (5) terms or concepts from the Wood (2020) text and make them bold
( *You must use these terms in a way that clearly indicates that you know what they mean. You should not list terms. You should use them in context and define them in your own words)
– Do NOT include an abstract.
Grading Criteria:
This paper should be an original response to above mentioned prompt. You will be graded out of one hundred (100) weighted points on the following measures: answering the prompt clearly, organization, use of sources, citation of sources, mechanics, and following the requirements stated above. Please click the assignment and the option to “View Rubric” for more specifics on how points are to be allocated.
