english unit 8 final paper

Follow the directions below for the completion of the conclusion and abstract assignment for Unit VIII. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance.

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to complete your academic argumentative research paper.

Description: In this assignment, you will first write your conclusion; then, you will write your abstract. The following components are requirements of the assignment:

  • Conclusion (150-200 words):
    • Revisit the controversy.
    • Emphasize the seriousness of the controversy.
    • Answer the “So what?” question.
    • Suggest a general solution (optional).
    • Call for awareness/action.
    • Leave the reader with a final thought.
  • Abstract (200 words or less): For this assignment, you may not exceed 200 words.
    • Restatement of the controversy (one to two sentences)
    • Your thesis (one sentence)
    • Reasons (three to four sentences)
    • Conclusion sentence (one sentence)
  • Add the conclusion and abstract to the rest of your paper so that you are turning in a complete research paper. The paper should include all of the following components (in order):
    • Title page
    • Abstract
    • Introduction
    • Literature review
    • Body paragraphs
    • Conclusion
    • References page

Example: Click here to access a full version of the partial paper shared in the assignment instructions in Units VI and VII. This is a real student example. It is not a perfect example for all grammar, syntax, or APA, though it is in very good shape. The goal of viewing this example should be to see the overall structure and content.

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