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Write a 500-750-word essay that discusses how the current state of the economy will impact completing an environmental scan.
Include an introduction and conclusion that make relevant connections to course objectives.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric, “Module 1 Rubric: Environmental Scan.” Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to LopesWrite.
Rubric
Environmental Scan
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85.0 %Content |
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20.0 %Introduction and Conclusion |
An introduction and conclusion are not present. |
An introduction and conclusion are present, but connections are not made to course objectives. |
An introduction and conclusion are present; cursory connections are made to course objectives. |
An introduction and conclusion are present. Relevant connections are made to course objectives in a thoughtful manner. |
An introduction and conclusion are present. Relevant connections are made to course objectives in a thoughtful and insightful manner. Critical and creative thinking is indicated. |
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55.0 %Environmental Scan |
Environmental scan is not present. |
Environmental scan is incomplete or omits some requirements stated in the assignment criteria. |
Environmental scan is adequately presented. |
Environmental scan is thoroughly presented |
Environmental scan is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive; definitions are clearly stated. Research is adequate, timely, and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria. |
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10.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose |
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. |
Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. |
Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. |
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. |
Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. |
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15.0 %Mechanics and Formatting |
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5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) |
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. |
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. |
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. |
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. |
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. |
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15.0 %Mechanics and Formatting |
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5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) |
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. |
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. |
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. |
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. |
All format elements are correct. |
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15.0 %Mechanics and Formatting |
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5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) |
No reference page is included. No citations are used. |
Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. |
Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. |
Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. |
In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. |
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100 %Total Weightage |
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Typing Template for APA Papers: A Sample of Proper Formatting for the APA 6th Edition
Student A. Sample
Grand Canyon University:
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Typing Template for APA Papers: A Sample of Proper Formatting for the APA 6th Edition
This is an electronic template for papers written in APA style (American Psychological
Association, 2010). The purpose of the template is to help the student set the margins and
spacing. Margins are set at 1 inch for top, bottom, left, and right. The type is left-justified only—
that means the left margin is straight, but the right margin is ragged. Each paragraph is indented
five spaces. It is best to use the tab key to indent. The line spacing is double throughout the
paper, even on the reference page. One space is used after punctuation at the end of sentences.
The font style used in this template is Times New Roman and the font size is 12.
First Heading
The heading above would be used if you want to have your paper divided into sections
based on content. This is the first level of heading, and it is centered and bolded with each word
of four letters or more capitalized. The heading should be a short descriptor of the section. Note
that not all papers will have headings or subheadings in them.
First Subheading
The subheading above would be used if there are several sections within the topic labeled
in a heading. The subheading is flush left and bolded, with each word of four letters or more
capitalized.
Second Subheading
APA dictates that you should avoid having only one subsection heading and subsection
within a section. In other words, use at least two subheadings under a main heading, or do not
use any at all.
When you are ready to write, and after having read these instructions completely, you can
delete these directions and start typing. The formatting should stay the same. However, one item
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that you will have to change is the page header, which is placed at the top of each page along
with the page number. The words included in the page header should be reflective of the title of
your paper, so that if the pages are intermixed with other papers they will be identifiable. When
using Word 2003, double click on the words in the page header. This should enable you to edit
the words. You should not have to edit the page numbers.
In addition to spacing, APA style includes a special way of citing resource articles. See
the APA manual for specifics regarding in-text citations. The APA manual also discusses the
desired tone of writing, grammar, punctuation, formatting for numbers, and a variety of other
important topics. Although the APA style rules are used in this template, the purpose of the
template is only to demonstrate spacing and the general parts of the paper. The student will need
to refer to the APA manual for other format directions. GCU has prepared an APA Style Guide
available in the Student Writing Center for additional help in correctly formatting according to
APA style.
The reference list should appear at the end of a paper (see the next page). It provides the
information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any source you cite in the body of the
paper. Each source you cite in the paper must appear in your reference list; likewise, each entry
in the reference list must be cited in your text. A sample reference page is included below; this
page includes examples of how to format different reference types (e.g., books, journal articles,
information from a website). The examples on the following page include examples taken
directly from the APA manual.
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References
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Daresh, J. C. (2004). Beginning the assistant principalship: A practical guide for new school
administrators. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.
Herbst-Damm, K. L., & Kulik, J. A. (2005). Volunteer support, marital status, and the survival
times of terminally ill patients. Health Psychology, 24, 225-229. doi:10.1037/02786133.24.2.225
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart,
Lung, and Blood Institute. (2003). Managing asthma: A guide for schools (NIH
Publication No. 02-2650). Retrieved from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
health/prof/asthma/asth_sch.pdf
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