global edge writing assignment
Principles of Microeconomics – Fall 2021 – Global Edge Writing Assignment APA Writing Style Requirements All writing in this course requires APA writing format and style. There is a link in your Moodle course under the “Start Here” menu item that takes to you to APA examples of in-text citations and a works cited page. For all my courses, there are two very simple and easy ways to cite in the body of your document. You must cite your work whether you are directly quoting or if you are paraphrasing (paraphrasing means - to interpret the meaning of what is written by someone else by using your own words or rewording something written by someone else). An example of an in-text citation of a direct quote is: “Skip Wilson donated $10,000 to support his favorite cause, the American Cancer Society,” (Johnson, 2015, para 3). The information in parenthesis is the author, the year the article was written, and the paragraph number the quotation was in of an online article. Notice the period is after the closing parenthesis of the citation. An example of an in-text citation of a paraphrase is: The American Cancer Society received a donation of $10,000 from Skip Wilson (Johnson, 2015). You will notice that there are no quotation marks around this sentence. The information in the parenthesis is the author and the year the article was written. Notice the period is after the closing parenthesis of the citation. An example of a citation in the works cited page is: Johnson, D. (2015). Journal of the American Cancer Society, 30, 100-105. Retrieved January 5, 2020, from http://www.americancancersociety.com The information contained in the works cited page citation is: author, year article was written, name of journal, journal volume number, pages of article within the journal, the date the article was retrieved, and the URL. It is as simple as that. Do not try to complicate it; just follow these examples, and I guarantee you will earn better grades on your papers. Writing Requirements for Assignments Plagiarism is unacceptable and is described as “the act of using another person's words or ideas without giving credit to that person” (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). Martin Community College takes a firm stance against plagiarism, and therefore, all sources that you use to complete your work must be acknowledged through in-text citations and a works cited list. Follow the APA Guidelines - resources and examples can be found by accessing the link in the Moodle course under the “Start Here” menu item All assignments (unless otherwise specified) must be typed in a word document and attached in Moodle. Word documents must: · Use Times New Roman Font · Use Type Size 12 · Black ink only · Do not underline anywhere in your paper · Do not bold anywhere in your paper · Use one-inch margins (top, bottom, right, and left) · Double space · Indent paragraphs · Number your pages (if more than one page of text) · Papers must be grammar, spelling, and formatting error free (use spell/grammar check and proofread your document for missing and/or misused words) · A cover page, in-text citations, and a separate works cited page are required for work that is more than one page (a cover page and a separate works cited page are exempt for assignments that are less than one page; however, you must use in-text citations and cite your work at the bottom of the page) · Cover Page: use the Sideline Cover Page from Microsoft Office (from the Microsoft ribbon, click on Insert, click on Cover Page, click on Sideline). There is a sample of the Sideline Cover Page in your Moodle course under the “Start Here” menu · This is a formal document. Do not use terms such as: I think, I believe, In my opinion (this written work is based on researched facts, not what you think about something or your opinion about it). DO NOT REFER TO YOURSELF IN ANY WAY WHEN YOU ARE WRITING PAPERS FOR THIS COURSE. For example, where you want to type, I think, replace it with something like: Perhaps this suggests….; Research suggests…; or This may indicate…—using terms such as these allows you to analyze information without inserting your opinion. Remember to use in-text citations and include a works cited page. Wikipedia and Blogs are not reliable or acceptable sources for college research papers. Wikipedia is a site that can be changed by anyone and Blogs are just someone’s opinion, so you have no way of knowing what is truthful and what is fabricated. Merriam-Webster, (n.d.). Retrieved May 7, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plagiarism Use MCC library resources to conduct your research. All sources used must be cited in-text and in a works cited page following APA guidelines. WRITING TIPS 1. Do not use contractions – for example, use: are not instead of aren’t 2. Spell out numbers under 10 – for example, use: three instead of 3 3. Do not abbreviate numbers – for example, use: second instead of 2nd 4. Do not use symbols – for example, use: percent instead of % 5. Do not right justify 6. Use spell check 7. Read for content and words that are spelled correctly but misused in the sentence 8. Look for sentences that begin with the following words: if, when, for, by, because, since, due, while, in, after, since, etc. These words usually indicate a dependent clause. A dependent clause is a group of words that contain a subject and a verb but do not express a complete thought. For Example: When I visited my grandmother…. A comma must be used immediately following the dependent clause. In the above example, a comma would be placed immediately after the word grandmother, and the next word would be the beginning of an independent sentence. Most words used after a dependent clauses are nouns, pronouns, or articles such as, the For Example:When I visited my grandmother, John was surprised. When I visited my grandmother, we went to the mall. When I visited my grandmother, the dog jumped on me. 9. State dates as: April 21, 2021 instead of 04/21/21 10. When using your textbook as a reference, copy and paste the citation from this syllabus onto your works cited page; it is properly formatted. Works cited are to be in alphabetical order by author’s last name. GLOBAL EDGE - Writing Assignment due on Monday, 10/18/21 If you took Macroeconomics and submitted this assignment, choose the United States and four different countries, the rest of the assignment is the same. Copies of what you submitted for Macroeconomics are on file. Prior to writing your paper, review and implement APA Formatting and Style Examples and the Writing Instructions and Writing Tips in on the homepage of your course. (Remember, this is a research paper based on facts, news, and written reports; it is not about your opinion or interpretation of the topic; do not refer to yourself in anyway). 1. From the Internet, go to globaledge.msu.edu. 2. Click on: Global Insights 3. Click on: By Country 4. Click on: Country Comparator 5. Click on: Next 6. From the dropdown menus, select: A. Economy – GDP Per Capita B. Education – Literacy Rate C. Trade and Investments – Exports and Imports D. Health – Expenditure 7. Click on: Next 8. Choose the United States and four other countries of your choice 9. Click on: Next 10. Copy the Chart to a Word Document 11. Choose one of the countries you selected for your chart and research: A. History B. Government C. Economy Write a two to three-page paper about your findings; include your chart in your paper. Remember to incorporate information from your chart into your written text. Required: At least four sources – Textbook and three other reliable sources (Wikipedia and Blogs are not reliable sources and may not be used as one of your references). Reliable sources may be books, printed or Internet articles, research studies or reports, or news reports. The textbook is not a required source; however, you must have at least four sources. Use MCC Library resources Your paper must include the Sideline cover page, in-text citations, and a works cited list. In your word document, Click on: Insert (in the options ribbon) Click on: Cover page (to the left) Click on: Sideline (you may have to scroll down) The body of your paper must be at least two full pages, so your completed document will be at least four pages: Sideline cover page, two-full pages of text, works cited page. Submit your completed work to Blackboard no later than Monday, 10/18/2021.