American writer preferably. Topic is on Racial Disparities in the American Judicial System Multiple sources, must use the three I provide you with somewhere in paper. Ill provide you with the proposal so you have an idea on where to take it. Teacher wants to see a development of a root cause. Contact me with any questions.
Purpose
This Critical Paper is meant to assess your larger writing, argumentative, and research skills. After having written two exploratory themes, written a proposal, identified and annotated appropriate research, and outlined this paper, you will develop this critical paper. It should have 1500+ words, use 5+ sources, and draw on 3+ sources from the college databases.
Remember, your instructor is happy to meet with you one on one and review the paper and your progress on it, especially given that this paper is the culmination of the second half of the semester in this class. It is worth 25% of your final grade.
Skills
This assignment will help you practice the following skills
Task
Annotated Bibliography – Helps you gather, evaluate, and analyze research
Proposal – Helps you identify a topic, an argument, and what support you can use
Outline – Helps you identify what points you will cover and in what order
Ask yourself questions such as
You may refer here for additional help in crafting a researched argument.
Start with a strong hook. End the introductory section–whether it is one paragraph or more–with a thesis. Refer to this handout for creating a strong introduction.
Each body paragraph should support the thesis, but avoid a “Firstly, secondly, thirdly” approach.
Instead, think of each body paragraph as adding to the answer.
Look to carefully transition between each paragraph.
Use lots of good evidence. Integrate it well, and be sure to quote, cite, and have references.
Your essay for peer review should have 500 words minimum. Remember, being below this minimum significantly reduces your grade.
Be sure to use research (i.e. quote, cite, and have a reference). Some paraphrases and summaries are ok, too.
Format essay and in-text citations according to MLA or APA standards.
Use CCAC’s Writing Commons for more help. Use SmarThinking for more help. Contact your instructor for more help. Use helpful friends and family members, too. Revise your paper and submit it by the due date.
Criteria for Success
This assignment should have