Write an Argumentative research paper over how the foster care system is broken.
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Argumentative research paper over how the foster care system is broken.
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Introductory paragraph that introduces the topic, moving from general to specific, and identifies the argument and the importance of the argument. Contains no research.
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Body paragraphs that fully support ideas using credible sources and analyze the research within the context of the argument.
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Body paragraphs contain non-research sentences that connect and analyze research in the context of the argument.
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Each body paragraph should have a clear organizational structure with a topic sentence, supporting sentences, explanatory sentences, and a concluding sentence.
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Concluding paragraph that brings closure to the essay and reconnects to the audience’s view of the topic, recognizing their view or position should have changed in reading the argument. Contains no research.
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Essay uses 7+ credible sources with at least 4 full-text academic sources used from the college databases.
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Proper APA in-text citation of quotations and paraphrases. All research is cited.
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Adequate paraphrasing that maintains the original idea while changing wording and sentence structure. Paraphrases are cited using correct in-text citations.
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No more than 10% of the essay should be direct quotations. Quotes are properly formatted and cited.
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References page with proper APA documentation.
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Proper APA essay format. (i.e. APA formatted title page with page number in the header, Times New Roman 12-pt font, double spaced text, 1-inch margins).
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Tone is appropriate for a formal, academic essay (e.g. use professional language; no first or second person; avoid conversational phrases, rhetorical questions, and announcements). Language is objective and conveys position without bias.
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Correct use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
