My topic
Union Organizing.
Reforming the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), as amended, to meet the needs of today’s employees and employers. “Should illegal immigrant labor be protected under the NLRA?”
Checklist for Writing Papers
Administrative Preparation
- The body of the paper must be at least 15 pages long. The paper must also include a Title Page and a References section (these are not included in the 15 pages total.) You should not include an abstract. Points will be deducted for a paper that does not adhere to this length.
- When formatting your paper you will use . o 1 Inch Margins (Top, Right, Left, Bottom) o 12 pt. Times Roman or Courier Font o Double Space o Indented Paragraphs o Numbered Pages
- Proper APA format must be used in all aspects of your paper. You will be evaluated on this.
Checklist for Writing Papers
Administrative Preparation
- When formatting your paper you will use . o 1 Inch Margins (Top, Right, Left, Bottom) o 12 pt. Times Roman or Courier Font o Double Space o Indented Paragraphs o Numbered Pages
Conceptual Goal
- The topic is related to this class. (If it is not, a zero score can be awarded.)
- The purpose of the paper is clearly stated. (Explicitly say “The purpose of this paper is to __________.”) This is also known as your thesis statement.
- The focus and scope are clearly and reasonably defined. (State the key questions you are planning to answer.)
Organization (Outlining before writing helps to detect problems and makes the experience of writing a paper so much more pleasant.)
- The Introduction:
-Tells the reader the purpose, scope, and agenda of the paper.
– Indicates the relevance of the topic.
-Catches the reader’s interest.
- The Body
– Contains substantial content and represents a significant literature review. In other words, the material extends substantially beyond the course readings.
-Discusses issues thoroughly.
– Examines all the major constituent groups’ perspectives.
-Defines special terms.
-Supports points well with logic, data, and/or examples.
– Includes conclusions that demonstrate integrative, critical thinking.
- The Conclusion
-Shows the purpose has been achieved and recaps the key thoughts.
-Gives psychological closure.
Delivery (Having someone else read a draft helps to detect errors.)
- Citations are given for non-original material, using APA format for the intext citation as well as the reference list.
- Technical aspects of writing (i.e., grammar, sentence structure, and spelling) are correct.
- Academic style (i.e., appropriate diction, clarity, smooth transitions, and an audience-oriented approach) is demonstrated.
Reference List
- The references conform to APA format.
- A 15 page paper should contain a minimum of 30 scholarly sources. If you have a question about what constitutes a scholarly source, please consult a librarian for assistance.
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