Writing Analysis and Development Plan

· Identify characteristics of graduate writing, and explain how writing at the graduate level differs from other forms of writing (2 to 3 paragraphs).

· Describe elements of effective written communication (1 to 2 paragraphs).

· Explain what plagiarism is and how to avoid it (1 to 2 paragraphs).

· Analyze realistic, attainable ways for managing time and stress (1 to 2 paragraphs).

· 700 to 1,050 words

· The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

Key elements were addressed. Major points were supported by details, examples, and supportive research.

Word count was met

Consider linking the theory to relevant examples throughout the paper.

· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

· Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

· The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

Your paper will benefit from a stronger introduction. The introduction provides an opportunity to capture the reader’s attention with a “hook.” It also indicates what the paper will be about and how you will approach the topic. Refer to the 5-paragraph tutorial from Writing Wizards in the Tutorials & Guides section of the Center for Writing Excellence for more information about writing introductions.One of the areas for you to particularly be aware of is making sure your ideas connect sufficiently for example, when reviewing the different main topics and subtopics in the outline that you have. When writing a paper, continue to ask yourself, “How am I connecting one section to the next? In other words, keep a larger scale focus in mind as you work through the paper. Your essay is missing a conclusion, which is a final paragraph much like the closing argument in a jury trial, containing information from earlier paragraphs, combining the previous “proof” into a firm decision by the jury (the reader). A good idea would be to add a paragraph here summing up what you have intended to communicate in the essay. Writing Analysis and Development Plan

· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

· Rules of spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

· Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.

Please check APA formatting for level headings. Level one headings are centered, bolded, upper and lower case letters. Level two headings need to be aligned with the left margin, bolded, upper and lower case letters. Make sure you are referencing when needed. For example, read through your paper and if you are discussing a definition or a topic that is not considered common knowledge (even a strong opinion), then a reference is needed. Please check the Reference and Citation Examples document in the Tutorials & Guides section of the Center for Writing Excellence for examples of correct formatting. Then carefully check your citations and references to be sure that they are formatted correctly. You may want to access the Reference and Citation Generator from the Center for Writing Excellence homepage. This easy-to-use online tool will help you create properly formatted reference entries.

· Using your chosen topic from the Research Topic List and the outline created in Week 3, conduct research via the University Library by locating 2 to 4 scholarly articles on your chosen topic.

· Follow the steps in the “Writing Process” video.

· Write a research paper on your chosen topic by including evidence from the 2 to 4 scholarly articles located in the University Library.

· Refer to the outline created in Week 3 for main points and subpoints to include in the paper.

· 700 to 1,050 words

· The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

Good job addressing all key elements. The paper goes from general ideas to specific conclusions. Transitions tie sections together.You draw strongly on research in your paper. Supportive Research is used to support your own thoughts and opinions. In-text citations are integrated with your own ideas. You did a great job with specific details and examples.

Word count was not met.

· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

· Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

· The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

The topic is introduced, and groundwork is laid as to the direction of the paper. Writing is crisp, clear, and succinct. The active voice is utilized when appropriate. Your introduction clearly indicates what the paper will be about and how you will approach the topic. You have a good conclusion in that you have reinforced your ideas by mentioning earlier points here, and you have used the present tense, which allows readers to join you in deliberating the matter.

· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

· Rules of spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

· Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.

Good job with APA formatting. Sentence clarity, grammar, and punctuation were on target. In-text citations and reference page were APA formatted.

· An outline of the main points discussed in each section of the article

· A summary of the article’s main points (1 to 2 paragraphs)

· An explanation of the type of information that is discussed in each section of the article (2 to 4 paragraphs)

· An explanation for why the article would or would not be considered a credible, reliable, and valid source (2 to 3 paragraphs)

· 525 to 700 words for the analysis

· The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

The article analysis assignment included all required elements. Nice work on this aspect of the assignment.

· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

· Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

· The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

I encourage you to more closely follow the format of the Sample Outline for future assignments. One area to consider for improvement relates to the detail in your outline. Consider using a more detailed outline for future work. You can do this by including more information about each section of the article. For example, make sure to have at least three bullet points for each major heading. Also, consider each subject change of the article as a major heading. Writing Analysis and Development Plan

· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

· Rules of spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

· Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.

The mechanics of the paper look great