SOCIOLOGY 2450: CRIMINOLOGY ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP Formatting - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
SOCIOLOGY 2450: CRIMINOLOGY ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP Formatting Requirements Include a title page Page numbers (located at either the bottom or top of the page) Double-spaced 1-inch (2.54cm) margins 12-Point Font, Times New
ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP
Formatting Requirements
Bibliography)
Evaluation Criteria attached to the back of the paper.
Title
Should reflect the topic you have chosen
Creative, but professional/appropriate
First and Last Name
Student ID #
Course Code and Section
Date of Submission
Professor’s Name
Teaching Assistant’s Name
The Title Page
Academic Tone
want to make on the reader
***Exposure to and engagement with academic literature will help with your own writing***
Academic Tone
paragraphs in headings/subheadings
with a new subheading as this protects the flow of your paper
us to understand and mark
Structure & Organization
Your paper must have a clearly defined structure and should
typically be made up of four sections:
1)
The introduction
2)
The body (development/narrative)
3)
The conclusion
4)
The bibliography
Remember - be clear and concise in your essay. Use
headings/subheadings to help guide your reader through the paper.
Structure & Organization
Introduction
Approximately 1-page in length Provides a ‘snapshot’ or a ‘map’ of your essay
Clearly define your topic and explain why your topic is important THESIS STATEMENT
1-2 sentences at the end of your
introductory paragraph
Essentially, your thesis statement is
the answer to the question you are trying to answer with your paper
***Check out YouTube for some
great video tutorials on how to write a good thesis statement***
Structure & Organization
Body Paragraphs
Present clear and coherent points and sub-points that will help to prove your thesis statement.
***If the information does not feed back into your thesis statement, it doesn’t belong in the paper***
Identify counterarguments or alternate perspectives
Make sure to adequately and thoroughly explain the points you want to
In other words, don’t leave us hanging!
Structure & Organization
Conclusion
Approximately 1-page in length
Ties together all major points, perspectives, positions, and arguments from
the paper.
Do not just copy and paste, or repeat word-for-word, ideas already found
within your essay.
The conclusion is the final platform for you to showcase your ideas.
***Do not present any new information in your conclusion***
Proper Use and Relevance of Research
the literature
The Writing Tutorial Service (WTS), free services offered by the Student Academic Success Centre (SASC) 4th Floor MacOdrum Library
Analysis
evidence or documents
statement and sub-points
Student Displays a Strong Grasp of Topic
You need to prove that you have a strong grasp of both the topical and
theoretical literature that is relevant to your chosen subject area.
Your paper should clearly demonstrate that you have spent time
researching and learning about the subject matter.
To show a strong grasp of the topic, make a logical argument that you can
(and do!) support with peer-reviewed academic sources.
Arguments are Relevant to Thesis Statement
Arguments, sub-points, theoretical discussions, and examples need to be
connected to your thesis statement
Thesis statement needs to be interwoven throughout the paper
A reminder to your reader what your main point/argument is
Argument Presents Adequate Depth
All arguments in your paper need to be explained in depth If you think it’s worth including, then you need to demonstrate why Diverse sources and innovative thinking will help give your paper depth
Careful Analysis (Theoretical and Topical)
Aim to learn and apply theory, concepts, ideas to demonstrate how it is
applicable to your chosen topic
Avoid merely describing/summarizing the literature or phenomenon
under examination, instead analyze it!
Engage your critical thinking and writing practices for this paper
Referencing & Bibliography
Appropriate literature
Academic material: journals and books Non-academic literature: magazines, newspapers, government reports, etc.
***Wikipedia is not an academic source*** ***Avoid personal websites***
Contemporary and insightful research
From 2006 to present (<10 years) Research that makes a meaningful contribution to your analysis of a given topic
Draws out major arguments
Read the publication’s abstract, introduction and conclusion to get a sense of
whether or not it will be useful for your paper
Referencing & Bibliography
Supporting your arguments: How many sources?
As many as required to support your argument
How often to reference?
As often as you use or borrow an author’s ideas/concepts/ theories
***Do not rely on someone else’s quotations*** ***Use your own words***
Referencing & Bibliography
Bibliography
Comes at the end of your paper Starts on a new page
APA or ASA referencing style required
Great resources through the MacOdrum Library website FIND AND USE THE APPROPRIATE STYLE GUIDE.
***Remember if you do not cite your sources and provide a bibliography your paper will be submitted and reviewed for plagiarism***
Referencing & Bibliography
Locating sources:
MacOdrum Library Website Google Scholar Media Websites (both mainstream and alternative) Government Websites
***Avoid Wikipedia & personal websites (such as blogs)*** ***Lecture notes are NOT a source***
Marking Rubric