Explaining a Concept
OVERVIEW
Minimum Word Count: 1000
Maximum Word Count: 1300
Use a minimum of 3 (THREE) sources. At least 1 (one) source must come from the library database. Make sure all sources are credible.
FORMAT
MLA Format
Margins: 1
Font: 12-point Courier New or New Times Roman
Double-spaced
Paginated
Name, date, class section in upper left-hand corner of 1st page.
No cover sheets, please!
Description:
Write an academic concept paper for an audience of your peers. You will take one of the abstract/semi-abstract concepts provided for you and articulate for your classmates exactly WHAT it is. Use concrete details to support your description. Your paper should:
*Delineate 3 to 5 primary characteristics of your topic
*Use details from source material to support points
*Have a strong, clear thesis
*Use a minimum of 3 sources
*Provide clear definitions
*Anticipate the readers questions
*Use logical transitions to guide the reader from thesis to conclusion
