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Unit 5 Lesson 10Career Research Final Draft DirectionsDO NOT FOLLOW THE CONNEXUS LESSON DIRECTIONS

You made it!!!! You made it to the final draft of the career research exploration journey!

Step 1: Copy and paste all of your responses from your Unit 3 Lesson 10 outline into a word processing program (MS Word, Open Office, etc.). I recommend copying and pasting without formatting (plain text option) so that you can easily manipulate the text into correct APA formatting.

Step 2: Use the directions below to help you set up correct APA formatting1. Set up your heading

Insert – Page Number – Top of Page – Blank (Three Column)

2. Click on far right and hit delete 3 times to bring the center over to the left so you will only now have 2 Type Here columns. Then click on the far right and add your shortened title in all CAPS. To add a page numbers click on add page number your last name on each additional page. Use the red X to CLOSE the header/footer box.

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3. Change your spacing to 2.0. Click Remove Space After Paragraph. Change your font to Times New Roman 12 pt (or the equivalent if you’re using a different word processing program.

Step 3: Add in your Works Cited page. You want to put your Works Cited on a new page after your final sentence of your essay.

Step 4: Complete your final edits and revisions. READ YOUR ESSAY ALOUD TO YOURSELF. This is how you catch the easy errors. Make sure you use the Spellcheck tool (Review tab – ABC Spelling & Grammar).

Step 5: Review the rubric below. Based on the grade that you are shooting for, do you have everything? If not, go back and revise.

Step 6: Submit your essay to the Unit 5 Lesson 10 dropbox.

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Research Portfolio FINAL DRAFT RubricGrading Rubric:

An A paper will include ALL of the following below

A B paper will meet the guidelines below

A C paper will meet the guidelines below

A D paper will meet the guidelines below

Hook Attention grabbing hook is thoughtful and makes the reader want to read more.

Introduction begins with an effective hook.

Writer attempts to open the paper with a hook. The hook may or may not be effective.

Writer does not attempt to open the paper with a hook.

Thesis Statement

Clear and thoughtful thesis statement is present at the end of the introductory

Clear thesis statement is apparent in the first paragraph. Thesis

Thesis statement is apparent in the first paragraph. Thesis statement may not

Thesis statement is unclear in the first paragraph. Thesis statement does not

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statement explains how the chosen career will contribute to the community/society.

clearly explain how the chosen career will contribute to the community/society.

address how the chosen career will contribute to the community/society.

Evidence Evidence provided clearly supports and enhances the thesis statement flawlessly.

Evidence provided clearly supports the thesis statement.

Evidence provided supports the thesis statement.

Evidence provided does not clearly support the thesis statement and/or paper lacks evidence to support claims.

In-text citations Evidence is cited correctly and in a way that does not distract the reader using in-text citations.

Evidence is cited correctly using in-text citations.

An attempt is made to cite evidence correctly; however, errors are present.

Evidence is not cited correctly using in-text citations and/or evidence is lacking to cite.

Works Cited Works Cited page is formatted correctly and directly following the last page of the paper.

Works Cited page is formatted correctly and directly following the last page of the paper.

Works Cited page is present. Errors are present.

Works Cited page is missing or contains numerous errors.

Organization Organization is clear with an effective use of transitional words, phrases, and sentences that enhance the overall organization of the paper. A variety of transition types are used effortlessly.

Organization is clear with an effective use of transitional words, phrases, and sentences. A variety of transition types are attempted.

Organization lacks clarity. Writer attempts using transition words and/or phrases and sentences; however, transitions may be simplistic, redundant, or awkward.

Organization is unclear. Writer does not attempt using transition words and/or phrases and sentences.

Sentence Structure

Complex sentence structures are used in a way that demonstrates the writer’s mastery of written composition.

Multiple attempts at using complex sentence structures are made. Some sentences may be more effective than others.

Some attempt at using complex sentence structures is made. May contain some awkward sentence structures that are confusing to the overall purpose of the paper.

Complex sentence structure is lacking. May contain several awkward sentence structures that are confusing to the overall purpose of the paper.

Word Choice Word choice is used in a way that provides an elegance and sophistication to the paper.

Essay is effectively written in 3rd person. No use of any 1st or 2nd person pronouns.

It is clear that the writer has attempted to elevate word choice throughout the paper.

Essay is written in 3rd person. No use of any 1st or 2nd person pronouns. Some

Word choice is appropriate.

Essay is mostly written in 3rd person. Minor use of 1st or 2nd

person pronouns

Word choice may not be appropriate and/or may contain words that are confusing to the writer’s overall purpose.

Essay contains 1st and/or 2nd person pronouns.

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may be present.

Grammar Contains few, if any, grammatical errors.

Contains some, minor grammatical errors.

Contains several grammatical errors.

Contains a multitude of grammatical errors that impede the understanding of the paper.

Conclusion Conclusion offers deeper meaning and insight on the topic.

Conclusion is clear and writer’s purpose is defined.

Conclusion is apparent. Ideas may be repetitive of the introduction and body paragraphs or lack further insight.

Conclusion is confusing and/or lacks organization or is missing. Ideas are repetitive of the introduction and body paragraphs.

MLA Formatting Correct MLA formatting is used flawlessly throughout the entire paper.

Correct MLA formatting is attempted throughout the entire paper. Minor errors may be present.

MLA formatting is attempted. Several errors may be present.

Incorrect MLA formatting is apparent.

MS. MILLER’S SAMPLE FORMAT

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Student First and Last Name

Teacher Name (cough, cough Ms. Miller)

Class Name (cough, cough English 11 B)

Date (date, month, year – example: 9 February 2012)

Title (center align and should NOT be the name of the assignment – BE CREATIVE!)

First paragraph. The remainder of your writing should be left-aligned. Don’t forget to

indent each paragraph using the tab key. As a reminder, your first paragraph should contain a

hook, transition, and clear thesis statement. Your thesis statement should be the LAST sentence

of your first paragraph. It should be clear and concise. For example: Truck drivers benefit

society by delivering necessary medical supplies to hospitals and food to grocery stores.

Second paragraph. Or, more affectionately called, Body Paragraph # 1. Your second

paragraph should begin with your topic sentence about your first main societal benefit of your

career. Then, you should follow up with a piece of evidence from one of your sources. For

example, citing sources “gives credit to the authors of the sources you used,” and “it shows your

credibility” as a student researching a topic (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University). Note the

use of an in-text citation right there. I have put the title of the website in parentheses because no

author name is given. Because it is a website, there is also not a page number. However, if my

source has an author and/or a page number, then I would cite it like this: (Poe 72). Notice that

the period comes after the final parenthesis. Once you have provided your piece of evidence, you

must then explain in detail how that piece of evidence supports your overall thesis statement.

This will likely take you a few sentences. If you are ambitious and shooting for an A, you will

then offer a second piece of evidence with explanation. Once you have offered all pieces of

evidence and explanation, you will then end your second paragraph with a concluding statement

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that is a simple sentence to remind the reader the main point of the paragraph. You want to make

sure you reference the career and the societal benefit in this sentence.

Third paragraph. Also more affectionately known as, Body Paragraph # 2. If you have

not been using transitions, now would be a good time to go back and make sure that all your

body paragraphs begin with some sort of transition word, phrase or sentence. Advanced writers:

you do not have to use simple transitions such as to begin with, furthermore, additionally;

however, if you choose not to use these types of signal words, your sentences must flawlessly

transition from one idea to the next without jarring the reader. Those of you who are looking to

survive this essay, use the signal words. Start the second paragraph with to begin with. Start the

third paragraph with furthermore, and start your conclusion (last paragraph) with in conclusion.

Remember, after each transition “signal” word you need to put a comma. In this third paragraph,

you are going to repeat the steps for the second paragraph using the second societal benefit

you’ve chosen in your thesis statement. REMINDER: do not use any 1st or 2nd person pronouns

throughout your entire essay (I, me, my, myself, you your, yourself, etc.).

You made it! Last paragraph! You’re almost there! You can do it! Begin this paragraph

by restating your two main benefits. The best way to do this is by devoting one sentence per

benefit unless you are a super skilled writer. Super skilled writers: go to town; however, just be

sure your main points don’t get muddled in your beautiful prose. Remember, this is a formal

essay, so you are being graded on your ability to effectively communicate your ideas in a clear

way. When in doubt: go SIMPLE. After you have summarized your two main points, then you

want to try and leave the reader with some sort of statement that is going to make the reader

FEEL an emotion. This is where searching sappy quotes comes in handy. Search for

inspirational quotes and then your career choice. See what pops up. Remember, if you use

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information from a source, you need to cite it just like you did in your body paragraphs. “Magic

is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen” including finishing

this essay and getting it submitted to the Unit 5 Lesson 9 dropbox (McKinney). Don’t forget to

call Mrs. Neer if you need help! 775-525-0832.

WORKS CITED SAMPLE BELOW

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Works Cited

Nancy. “Positive Potions.” Craft Your Happiness. craftyourhappiness.com/2015/10/27/positive-

potions-kit-magic-potions-you-can-drink/. Accessed 4 Feb. 2019.

“Citing Sources and Style Manuals.” Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

guides.erau.edu/c.php?g=153774&p=5438626. Accessed 4 Feb. 2019.

The Works Cited page is a whooooollllleeeee other beast! To get full points for this assignment, you must have a Works Cited page. There are many online resource, plus Mrs. Neer will have LiveLessons to help. One website I recommend is:

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_works_cited_electronic_sources.html

Here’s the basic low-down on what you need to cite your sources; however, do note that many electronic sources do not have all the information. Also, note the reverse indentation.

Basic Style for Citations of Electronic Sources (Including Online Databases)

Use the following format:

Author. Title. Title of container (self contained if book), Other contributors (translators or

editors), Version (edition), Number (vol. and/or no.), Publisher, Publication Date,

Location (pages, paragraphs and/or URL, DOI or permalink). 2ndcontainer’s title,

Other contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication date, Location, Date

of Access (if applicable).

Citing an Entire Web Site (what many will do and what I did above)

Editor, author, or compiler name (if available). Name of Site. Version number, Name of

institution/organization affiliated with the site (sponsor or publisher), date of resource

creation (if available), URL, DOI or permalink. Date of access (if applicable).

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