Assignment:
It is important to not only understand the terms used in scholarly writing, but to apply the expectations of quality in academic writing. For this assignment, write a paper that explains to your professor what quality, what quality in scholarly writing is, or is not, and why this is important. Start with an APA style cover page and a developed introduction; then address the following topics. Include citations referencing the two assigned scholarly articles.
- What is Quality? How does One Recognize Quality?
- What are the Qualities of Good Academic Writing?
- Why is Quality Academic Writing Important?
- Discuss Challenges Faced by Novice Scholarly Writers.
Finally, end with a developed conclusion and an APA formatted References section.
Be sure your paper follows APA style, including the use of a reference section and in-text citations. Be sure to use examples and details to demonstrate your understanding.
Length: 3 to 4 pages, not including the title and reference pages
Readings:
1. A primer on the pathway to scholarly writing: helping nascent writers to unlearn conditioned habits
By D ennis M cD ougall
2. Basic tips about writing a scholarly manuscript
By Vickie A. Lambert, Clinton E. Lambert