Please read the following information carefully to know how to

complete your assignment correctly and completely.

Assignment 1 :Body Paragraph Outlining and Writing (15%)

Learning Objectives:

1.1 Ensure that written material is free from mechanical errors

(spelling, grammar, and punctuation).

1.2 Evaluate and edit communications and adjust for any errors

in content, structure, style, and/or mechanics.

1.3 Demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in the

conventions of Standard English.

Instructions:

1. Choose a subject (topic) to write a body paragraph

about. *Choosing a subject that you have knowledge about

already will be wise because you can focus on the quality of

your writing for your first writing assignment instead of spending

a lot of time searching for and gathering information to include

in your paragraph. Also, consider your audience and what I will

expect for a college/professional level of writing.

2. Plan and prepare for writing your body paragraph bydeveloping an OUTLINE. *Remember there are 4 different

parts to an outline: MI, SD, Evidence, and CS. Include 3 SDs in

your paragraph. The order of these parts is very important.

*Remember to download and USE the provided worksheet!

3. Using your outline, write the BODY PARAGRAPH.

4. Submit your OUTLINE and PARAGRAPH to Schoology

ON TIME. Late submissions will be penalized (please see the

syllabus for more information.)

*Use font types appropriate for college and work: Times New

Roman (12pt), Arial (11pt), or Calibri (11pt). Also, remember to

double-space the lines in the paragraph.

*Reminders

Review the pdfs about body paragraph writing and

outlining and use the example paragraph about Wheaton to help you know what your work should be and should

look like.

Review the provided student example work to compare

your work to for helping you know if your work is correct

and complete.

Watch all instructional and related Zoom Class recordings

to make sure your work is completed correctly.

Tips and Things to Consider to Produce Great

Work:

Read the instructions several times to make sure you understand completely.

Follow the instructions correctly.

Ask for help if you need it or ask questions if you don't

understand something.

Use your class notes and Schoology resources to help

you develop your answer correctly, completely, and

coherently.

Make sure your work is your own. Helping others and

getting help from others is okay but sharing your work or

using someone else's work is NOT OKAY!

Do NOT use spinning sites. These lessen the quality of your writing and result in grade deductions.

PLAN! PREPARE! CHECK YOUR WORK!