Major Paper 4 Explaining A Concept Research Paper 790181

Major Paper 4 Explaining A Concept Research Paperwe Will Be Working

Major Paper #4--Explaining a Concept Research Paper We will be working on the Explaining a Concept Paper for the next four units, as this is the longest paper you will write for this class. The Explaining a Concept Paper will be due at the end of Unit 14. In the Explaining a Concept Paper, you will simply want to explain a concept of your choice, using research to support your explanations/definitions. This paper should be at least 4-6 pages long, it should include at least two sources, and it should accomplish the following: Inform your particular audience about a specific subject. Present information confidently and efficiently. Use established information for support, as well as personal “evidence” (if applicable) such as short anecdotes and examples from your own experience, or the experience of others. Maintain an informative tone (not an argumentative tone, as this is not an argumentative or persuasive paper).

Unit 11 is designed to familiarize you with the Explaining a Concept paper, and to help you choose a topic. I would like each of you to discuss your topic ideas on the discussion board this unit. Looking ahead, Unit 12 will discuss strategies to consider in terms of your approach to this paper, and Unit 13 will explain the basic structure of papers such as this. Unit 14 is designed to give you time to revise. IMPORTANT NOTE: Papers on the following topics will not be accepted: abortion capital punishment * euthanasia These topics are far too controversial for the Explaining a Concept Research Paper, which should be informative (not persuasive) in its purpose. Also, I've already read more papers on these topics than anyone should in an entire lifetime, so I won't read anymore. I encourage you to be more creative in selecting your topic.

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment requires writing an explanatory research paper that clearly elucidates a chosen concept using research to support definitions and explanations. The paper must be between four to six pages in length and include at least two credible sources. The goal is to inform a specific audience confidently and efficiently, making use of established information and personal anecdotes or examples to enhance understanding. Importantly, the tone should be purely informative, avoiding argumentative or persuasive language, as the purpose is to educate rather than persuade.

The process involves several stages: First, students are encouraged to brainstorm and discuss potential topics on the discussion board by Unit 11. Next, Unit 12 will focus on strategies for approaching the paper, and Unit 13 will clarify the structural components essential for the paper’s organization. The final stages, especially in Unit 14, will be allocated for revision to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality before submission.

Students must select a non-controversial topic for their paper. Topics that are inherently sensitive or divisive—such as abortion, capital punishment, or euthanasia—are explicitly discouraged because they tend to require persuasive rather than purely explanatory approaches. Such topics have already been overrepresented in previous submissions, and the instructor prefers students pursue creative, informative ideas that expand understanding of the chosen concept.

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