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Two Possible Ways to Approach the Informative Essay

topic: periodontitis and adverse pregnancy outcomes

use these two sources apart from what you use: 

Alnasser, B. H., Alkhaldi, N. K., Alghamdi, W. K., & Alghamdi, F. T. (2023). The Potential Association Between Periodontal Diseases and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials. Cureus, 15(1).

Machado, V., Ferreira, M., Lopes, L., Mendes, J. J., & Botelho, J. (2023). Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Periodontal Health: An Overview on Meta-Analytic and Methodological Quality. Available at SSRN 4372959.

Two Possible Ways to Approach the Informative Essay:

Option 1

Paragraph 1:

Hook, introduce the topic, and end with a thesis statement.

Paragraph 2:

Background of the issue.

Paragraph 3:

Side 1 of the issue (pro, for example).

Paragraph 4:

Side 2 of the issue (con, for example).

Paragraph 5:

Side 3 (maybe it’s a blend of the sides 1 & 2 or a grey area).

Paragraph 6:

Conclusion

Option 2

Paragraph 1:

Hook, introduce the topic, and end with a thesis statement.

Paragraph 2:

Both pro & con within a subtopic of the issue (ex: school uniforms & gangs)

Paragraph 3:

Both pro & con within a subtopic of the issue (ex: school uniforms & cost)

Paragraph 4:

Both pro & con within a subtopic of the issue (ex: uniforms & individuality)

Paragraph 5:

Conclusion

You are not tied to a 5-6 paragraph structure. In some cases, you may have more than just a single paragraph devoted to the areas above. That’s normal as you move into more academic writing.

Remember, a body paragraph is like a container. If you were moving out of your house, you wouldn’t put your forks and socks in the same box, right? Each body paragraph should make a claim about the piece you are writing about. The structure of a body paragraphs should be: 1. Topic sentence 2. Supporting evidence/research 3. Explain what that research means and how it proves the point you are making 4. Tie this to thesis/show how it applies to the thesis and transitions to next paragraph Then, you need a conclusion paragraph that sums up all your main points from the body paragraphs.

Organizer

Thesis statement:

Topic sentence 1:

Evidence:

What that evidence illustrates:

Topic sentence 2:

Evidence:

What that evidence suggests:

Topic sentence 3:

Evidence:

What that evidence means:

Conclusion

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In this first essay, you will inform your readers by providing a thorough examination of the issue you have selected. 

Your Goal: The purpose of an informative essay is to inform and explain. Your essay is going to help your readers understand the issue you have chosen.  Your job is to analyze various perspectives on your topic and to present them to readers, along with background on the topic. 

You are not offering your opinion on the issue you have selected; your objective for this first essay is to inform and explain that issue. You will have opportunities to express your views on your topic later in the class, but, for now, your paper should be informative, not persuasive. This means that, as a writer, you need to remain neutral on your topic at this point. Part of the goal of research is to allow ourselves to be open to discovering new points of view on a topic, even if we start the process by thinking our minds are decided.   

The lectures in Weeks 1-4 will guide you through informative writing strategies and the steps required to choose a strong topic and write a successful paper to submit in Week 5. Be sure to devote time to reviewing the lectures and supplemental videos each week.

Here is a document  Download Here is a document (File attached: Informative Organizational Approaches) that outlines two different ways of approaching this essay's organizational pattern. 

Rubric

Informative Essay Rubric

Informative Essay Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Purpose & Thesis

20 to >17.0 pts

A

Meets the assignment requirements by answering all components of assignment. Thesis statement is clearly stated, correctly placed, and appropriate for the assignment.

17 to >15.0 pts

B

May have lapses in focus. Essay generally meets the assignment by answering all components; however, more insight may be needed. Thesis statement is generally stated, correctly placed, and appropriate for the assignment.

15 to >11.0 pts

C

Essay partially meets the assignment requirements but lacks details in many components. Thesis statement may be limited or unclear; it may also be out of place.

11 to >0.0 pts

D-F

Essay does not meet the assignment requirements or does not answer all components of assignment. Thesis statement is inappropriate, not present, or out of place.

0 pts

Not Present

No clear purpose conveyed. Thesis statement is not present

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Revision

15 to >13.0 pts

A

Significant revision has been accomplished based on feedback regarding higher order elements such as thesis, support for thesis, organization, detail, and APA style.

13 to >11.0 pts

B

Many revisions have been made based on feedback, particularly in higher order elements.

11 to >9.0 pts

C

Some revision based on feedback is evident. Many areas marked for revision on the rough draft remain unchanged in the final version.

9 to >0.0 pts

D-F

Minor sentence-level revisions are evident, based on feedback but only in lower order elements. Revision is superficial or cosmetic.

0 pts

Not Present

No revisions from feedback are evident.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content & Organization

35 to >31.5 pts

A

Maintains focus on topic/subject throughout the essay. Clear organizational structure is present with an introduction, body paragraphs (containing required elements and supporting points), and conclusion. Demonstrates strong understanding of topic and ability to explain it with supporting sources. Details and examples support the thesis clearly.

31.5 to >28.0 pts

B

Maintains focus on topic/subject for most of the essay. Organizational structure is generally present with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. For the most part, body paragraphs work together to prove the promise of the thesis statement. Demonstrates an understanding of topic and an adequate ability to explain it with supporting sources. Adequate details/examples support the thesis.

28 to >24.5 pts

C

Essay loses focus on topic/subject at times. Organizational structure of an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion is attempted, but key required elements are lacking. More details/examples were needed to support the thesis.

24.5 to >0.0 pts

D-F

Essay is disorganized and often lacks focus. Details and essential elements are lacking. Body paragraphs do not correspond to the promise of the thesis statement. May lack insight or examples.

0 pts

Not Present

No clear organizational pattern or relevant details are evident.

35 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing Fluency Grammar, mechanics, spelling, sentence structure

15 to >13.0 pts

A

Skillful writing fluency, exhibits few or no mechanical errors.

13 to >11.0 pts

B

Reasonable writing fluency. Any few mechanical errors do not impact essay clarity.

11 to >9.0 pts

C

Writing fluency exhibits mechanical errors that sometimes distract or impact clarity.

9 to >0.0 pts

D-F

Minimal writing fluency, exhibits numerous mechanical errors.

0 pts

Not Present

Writing is not fluent— unreadable

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Format

15 to >13.0 pts

A

Sources are cited correctly in APA style, and formatting of paper is correct.

13 to >11.0 pts

B

Sources are cited, but there are a few errors in APA style either in the source referencing or the paper set-up.

11 to >9.0 pts

C

Sources are usually always cited, but there are several errors in the reference or paper format.

9 to >0.0 pts

D-F

Sources are not always cited and/or the reference or paper format is not correct.

0 pts

Not Present

Sources are not cited, format is not correct, Reference is missing.

15 pts

Total Points: 100

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