FORMAT
• Length: 1400 – 1500 words (Do NOT go over word count)
• Times Roman Numeral 12 point font or similar
• Typed and double-spaced
• Title your essay
• Use correct APA style, including intext citation, references page, cover page, and formatting
ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS
Write a theoretical research essay in the style of Kuchta’s or Kimmerer’s articles where you explore an idea using your own personal experience combined with academic research in relation to ONE of the following questions:
The English language has evolved to reflect social justice issues, but has it evolved enough?
Many people (e.g. Bob Jickling) have suggested that postsecondary education needs to radically change in order to prepare young people for the evolving climate emergency. Do you agree?
Some researchers (e.g. Bell Hooks) suggest North Americans give and receive less love now than a couple generations ago. Why?
How might the experience of a global pandemic shape your generation?
How might nature therapy be used to address burgeoning rates of youth anxiety and depression?
Does Western science have a fair explanation of intuition?
Suggest your own research question.
RESEARCH: In addition to explaining your own related experience, your essay will need to include a variety of evidence, such as expert opinions, statistics, facts, examples, logical analysis, etc. You will use the internet and library to research sources. Short quotes will be helpful, but avoid long quotes. Use proper APA formatting to cite your sources.
Essays must include:
four to twelve sources in total
at least three scholarly sources (peer reviewed)
Your research paper will be worth 20% of your final grade and will be evaluated for:
Critical thinking and originality
Quality and depth of research
Organization
Clarity, fluidity, conciseness, and liveliness of language
APA style, including formatting, intext citation, and references
Sentence structure and grammar
Appropriate length and development and adherence to instructions
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