APA Essay

What did you learn about yourself as a result of COVID-19? The pandemic has affected all our lives. The virus' impact on our world, country, families, our education, your personal lives is still unmeasured as we are still living within its sway. Write an essay where you analyze the impact of the pandemic on your own life and your education. Look not only to the past and present, but look toward your future as well. What effects do you think this will have on your college decisions?

Cite at least five different sources using at least ten citations. At least 4 sources must be published in the current year. Use APA format.

You are free to use any source you deem appropriate. You must use at least ONE print source. (Remember - all print sources have page numbers.)

Recommended Sources.
 

Post all drafts on your webpsge. Also submit in Turn It In in Schoology.

Requirements: NO Jane Shaffer 5-paragraph essays. (You still need transitions, topic sentences, concrete details, and commentaries - just not in the Shaffer formulaic order.)

Attributes of an excellent essay:

* Create an argument that is independent of any provided source.
* Evaluate your chosen sources. Do not just cite them. (Criticize, Discuss, Praise)
* Write in a good, academic, confident tone. 

Draft 1 due Friday, Sept. 17  (for peer review)
Draft 2 due Friday, Sept 24.  (100 pts.)
Draft 3

Gen - APA Video
The Basics of Citing Sources (APA) video
Citing Electronic Sources (Massey University)
APA 6th edition video
In-text APA format video
APA Reference List video
CRAAP Test Video - Are your sources any good? CRAAP Website
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