Final Expository Essay Blending Viewpoints From Units 3 And

Final Expository Essay Blending Viewpoints from Units 3 and 4

For Unit 5, you will submit a final expository essay that blends the viewpoints from Units 3 and 4. Specifically, you will bring together the writing techniques that you have learned throughout the course to compose an expository paper. Exposition is a type of discourse that is used to explain, describe, or inform. In an expository essay, the purpose is to give readers a balanced account of a subject with a neutral, objective tone (usually third-person point of view or voice) and offer the opportunity to incorporate a combination of writing techniques. Your final capstone project will involve integrating both viewpoints of your selected question topic that you worked with in Units 3 and 4.

Your expository essay will present both sides of your controversial issue to explain, describe, and inform your audience using an unemotive, neutral, and objective writing style through the use of third-person voice and APA 6th edition format. For this final assignment, you will complete the following: Step 1: Using the thesis statement, outline, and essay that you developed in Unit 3, revise your content. Be sure to incorporate any instructor feedback and suggestions. Step 2: Based on the instructor feedback that you received from Unit 4 (opposing view draft), revise your content. Step 3: Integrate elements from Steps 1 and 2 to create an expository paper that reflects your knowledge of both perspectives of your topic question.

You will write a balanced account of your chosen topic using an unemotive, neutral, and objective writing style (third-person voice). Be sure to include an updated introduction, an updated thesis statement, clear and logical transitions between supporting paragraphs (based on both sides of the topic question), supporting paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph. Step 4: Your final submission should include the following elements: Title page, Abstract, Introduction, Body, Conclusion. Your submission should range between 750 and 1,200 words and contain proper APA formatting in addition to the title and abstract pages. Observe APA formatting for margins, spacing, font style, size, running head, and page numbers.

For assistance with APA format, including citations and references, revisit your intellipath nodes on APA, read Chapter 3 of your textbook, and review APA materials provided in the Library and Learning Lab. Visit the APA Web site for detailed free tutorials. Please note: Citations and references are not required for this assignment. However, if you use quotes or paraphrase ideas that are not your own, be sure to provide in text citations and the aligned references. This assignment will also be assessed using additional criteria provided here.

Paper For Above instruction

The final expository essay for this course is a comprehensive and balanced exploration of a controversial issue, integrating multiple perspectives and employing academic writing best practices. The goal is to craft a neutral, informative piece that systematically presents both sides of the issue, fostering understanding and critical thinking among readers.

Introduction

The essay begins with an engaging introduction that contextualizes the topic, clearly states the purpose of the paper, and presents a refined thesis statement. The introduction should set the tone for an objective discourse and establish the importance of understanding multiple viewpoints.

Body Paragraphs

The body of the paper is organized into logically sequenced paragraphs, each dedicated to examining different aspects of the issue from multiple perspectives. Supporting evidence, examples, and explanations are provided to clarify each viewpoint while maintaining an unbiased tone. Transitions between paragraphs should be seamless, guiding the reader through the argument flow and highlighting contrasts or comparisons where appropriate.

A key challenge in writing such essays involves presenting opposing viewpoints fairly and objectively. This entails paraphrasing arguments accurately, avoiding emotive language, and ensuring that each side’s points are given due consideration. Supporting statements are substantiated with credible sources, formatted according to APA standards, including in-text citations.

Conclusion

The conclusion synthesizes the main ideas discussed, reaffirming the thesis in light of the evidence presented. It emphasizes the importance of understanding both perspectives and reflects on the broader implications of the issue. Rather than advocating for a specific side, the conclusion maintains the essay's objective tone, encouraging continued critical evaluation of the topic.

Formatting Specifications

Your final submission must adhere to APA formatting guidelines, including a title page, abstract, and proper page formatting (margins, font, spacing, headers). The word count should fall within 750 to 1,200 words, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and scholarly tone throughout. Although citations and references are optional, cite and reference sources when their ideas or words are incorporated.

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