4. Introduction Outline Assignment (15 points) Due 2/16/2015 The purpose of this assignment is to assist you with the development of your introduction section. After completing this outline assignment you should have all of the information you need to write the Introduction Section of your paper. Instructions: 1. After finishing Assignment 3 (Article Summaries) complete the outline below by answering all of the italicized questions. Your answers will provide important information that belongs in each section of your introduction. 2. You must include information from all six articles that are required for your introduction section. 3. Although you have the same topic as your group members, this outline must be written in your own words and not copied from a classmate or article. Although the factual information may overlap with group members, the introduction is where your creativity and critical thinking skills come into play. Thus, making the answers to these questions and introduction section unique. 4. Fill-in the outline provided below. You must type and hand in a printed hard copy, as well as submit via Turnitin portal. 5. Make sure you cite the articles in appropriate APA style. I. Introduction Paragraph a. What is the topic of your study? The general topic of my study is to understand how personality affects college major selection. i. What is your research question(s) your project will address? How does personality relate to college major
The following annotated chapter outline will help you review the major topics covered in this chapter.
Begin your paper with an appropriate introduction, including a thesis statement to introduce the purpose of the paper.
Your introduction should move from general information to very specific information. You should imagine familiarizing the reader with: 1.) the title and author 2.) some information about the text 3.) your topic 4.) your thesis and three examples. Be sure to include:
What information from this source would be most useful to include in your informative/explanatory article?
Explain the purpose of this report by formulating a clear, concise statement of purpose. Consult pages 279 and 280 in your textbook to decide what you must tell your readers in order for them to act on your recommendation(s). This statement should answer the following questions: What? To whom? Why? (2 marks)
Your introduction must include these required elements: the purpose of your paper, the importance of the topic, the definitions of your key terms, an organizational statement, and a clearly defined thesis statement.
I: Introduction: (after you revise 5.07 according to the feedback on it (if any), then paste your introduction here)
The article assignment requirements are to help everyone relate what we are learning to what is now happening in the real world. Reviewing a current article will allow us to learn what we may face in our future jobs once we graduate. Open ended questions help start discussion between classmates and ongoing participation. Avoidance of broad topics assists everyone to stay on the same track during the discussion. Using a broad topic, will cause mini discussions on various topics instead of an in-depth discussion. Opinionated questions should be avoided to ensure the discussion is based on factual details.
2. The paper must start with a short introductory paragraph which includes a clear thesis statement. The thesis statement must tell readers what the essay will demonstrate.
3.Refer to the guidelines for writing an effective summary presented in the Module 2 lecture for use as a guide. Review the assignment rubric as well prior to beginning the assignment.
This assignment uses a rubric. Students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the criteria and expectations for successful completion.
I chose to go with a popular topic, Gender differences. The research began with a game where the average twenty year old would play with friends, "drinking games". Such as "Never have I ever" or "Beer Pong". Research by Hone, Carter, and McCullough (2013) indicated that men are more active drinking game participants rather than woman. Hone et al. (2013) found that most of these men are more competitive and it motivates them to participate in the games in order to show off and prove to the woman that they are capable. Genders are different, some men are more aggressive, some women are more sentimental. It really all depends, that is the beauty of research studies, it is to dig deeper and to find the reason why everything
The introduction must set the scene for the reader. It should describe why the report has been written, give background information on the subject matter, and explain the method of investigation used along with key ideas.
Your assignment is to be not more than 8 pages double spaced using Time Roman 12 point font. It is to have an introduction and conclusion. You must include reference to the course readings or sources outside the course that you have consulted in preparation for this assignment. Be sure to properly cite your references and to provide a reference list following the conclusion to the essay. Make liberal use of section and sub-section headings in the structure of the
Different elements of the concept paper should be specific as per the Northcentral University’s requirements. The introduction section should not exceed two paragraphs; the researcher should provide a brief description of the research topic and use scholarly resources to support his or her ideas (Northcentral University, 2013). Still under the introduction, the researcher should provide the statement of the research problem; the researcher should use current not older than 5 years from time of publication scholarly resources to support his or her arguments (Northcentral University, 2013). The introduction section should also provide one paragraph description of the purpose of the study; the purpose statement provides the goal of the study.