Topic: What are the effects of child labor on India children ? Your essay should answer your research question.
Length: approximately 2000 words
Font: 12 pt. Times New Roman
Format and style: APA 7th ed.
Research requirements: A minimum of 10 sources (credibility 3-5). 6 scholarly sources (credibility 4-5), plus additional sources such as primary documents, news articles, magazine articles, TEDTalks (credibility 3).
You can choose any method you like for organizing and developing your ideas (argument + research, cause, effect, comparison)
Evidence types: Varied evidence that fits your topic and perspective, including expert theory/testimony/interpretation, statistics, agreement, facts, case studies, & examples.
Tone: Formal academic (avoid using I and you and avoid informal expressions). See course pack for a review of academic tone.
Parts:
General introduction (approximately page) with the thesis statement at the end. See course pack for thesis details.
General Background Paragraph (Context and definitions; may consider misconceptions about the issue)
Specific Background Paragraph (Background of your specific issue in the specific country; describe the actual situation)
Body Paragraphs (4)
o At least three sections (categories based on evidence)
o Each section will have 2-3 paragraphs (varied length)
o Each body paragraph should include evidence (2-3 layers)
o You should be the lead singer and the research should be your back-up singer.
Concluding Paragraph (brief) that pulls your argument together in a fresh way. You may choose to acknowledge that there are opposing views and other perspectives on the issue. You may mention some limitations of your research or perspective.
References page list all of the sources you refer to in the essay. Place them in alphabetical order. Study APA carefully for the required information, font, punctuation, etc.
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