20 Sep What ideas originally came to mind

For this essay, you will select one of the articles provided below and engage in a 2-3 page summary and response dialogue with the source. This will involve providing a detailed summary of the source’s argument and responding to that argument with your position based on the information provided in the source.

In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back.

Article Option 1: “The Recess Debate: A Disjuncture between Educational Policy and Scientific Research”
Article Option 2: “Sugar in School Breakfasts: A School District’s Perspective”

Sample
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A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process.
1. Article Summary
Have you communicated the source’s purpose?
Have you included all of the source’s main points?
Have you restated the source’s argument in your own words?
2. Article Response
Have you provided your perspective on the source’s argument?
Have you used specific examples from the source to illustrate why you either agree or disagree with the argument?
3. Reflection
Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
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B. Reflection Questions
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
1.    What ideas originally came to mind when you first read through the article? Did your initial response to the article change after reading it for a second time? (3-4 sentences)
2.    How does paying attention to the way you respond to a source help you formulate your stance on a topic? (2-3 sentences)
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________________________________________D. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:
    Composition must be 2-3 pages (approximately 500-750 words).
    Double-space the composition and use one-inch margins.
    Use a readable 12-point font.
    All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
    Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
    Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
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E. Additional Resources
The following resources will be helpful to you as you work on this assignment:
1.    Purdue Online Writing Lab’s APA Formatting and Style Guide
a.    This site includes a comprehensive overview of APA style, as well as individual pages with guidelines for specific citation types.
2.    Frequently Asked Questions About APA Style
.    This page on the official APA website addresses common questions related to APA formatting. The “References,” “Punctuation,” and “Grammar and Writing Style” sections will be the most useful to your work in this course.
3.    APA Style: Quick AnswersReferences
.    This page on the official APA Style website provides numerous examples of reference list formatting for various source types.