OVERVIEW
Write a 3-5 page research paper (double spaced) on a technical topic that communicates relevant information to a general audience. You must use the 5-paragraph essay format and provide relevant numerical
data in a graph or data table as covered in Module 1.
TECHNICAL TOPICS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT
Select a topic for this assignment that is from one of your classes in a technical or professional field. You will be writing a research-based, factual paper on the topicnot an opinion paper. Select a topic that is
relevant
I chose:
Weight Management for Individuals
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INFORMATIVE PAPER
Write a 3-5 page research paper (double spaced) on a technical topic
5-paragraph essay format (clear thesis, three pointsone for each informative body paragraph, and appropriate conclusion), see: Guide to Planning an Informative Communication Using the 5-Paragraph Structure.pdf (attached files)
Informative title that conveys the thesis of t
he paper
One graph or data table presenting numerical information to the reader (no other images)
Cite a minimum of 5 research studies (journal articles) in APA format, you may include additional sources that are not journal articles
WRITING GUIDELINES
Note: Papers must follow all guidelines covered in Module 1.
Written in an appropriate technical style for objectively communicating information to a general audience
Selects and provides relevant information for the audience and purpose (that is provided in a thesis statement in the introduction)
Includes proper paragraph development (not a data dump as covered in the lecture)
Includes a conclusion paragraph with a summary of the information in the paper
Summarizes and cites information from scholarly research (avoi
Presents relevant data on the topic in a graph or data table (designed and integrated into the paper, with a caption as covered in Unit 1)
Edited for clarity, conciseness, and