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| Sample Turn It In . com Report |
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| Sociology Evaluation of Writing Competency Rubric |
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See your main syllabus to determine which of the following components are required, & which components are not required You are to submit one written, (double spaced and typed) research paper. The Due Date for all Research Papers is indicated on the Main Syllabus. When turning in the Research Paper, you should include all your previous assignments (including in-class assignments) relative to this writing & the grade sheets for each If they were assigned, use the feedback from your Draft and
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Use gender neutral language. Use long quotes sparingly. You should write the paper and not simply connect quotes. Use only short tables and charts in the body of the paper. Longer tables and related material should go in an Appendix. Number your pages. When you turn the paper in, staple it. Do not use plastic covers, ring binders etc. Use a staple in the corner. One inch margins. 11 or 12 pitch font Use MLA, APA or ASA format. |