• Your paper should include a title page,
- Orderly presentation of ideas. (Para 3.05 APA manual) (2 points Max.) Readers must understand what the writer is presenting. You, as the writer know what you mean, your reader may not. Explain in enough detail so the reader understands what you mean. Readers will be confused if you misplace words or phrases in sentences. Use “transitional words” that help maintain the flow of thought such as: therefore, as a result, in addition, but, although. Proofread, proofread, proofread.
• a. Is the paper easy to read? Does it flow for the reader or do the writer’s thoughts change in the middle of a paragraph?
• b. An expository essay should include an introductory paragraph or paragraphs, at least 3 body paragraphs, and a summary or conclusion paragraph or paragraphs. The reference and title pages are separate pages, per APA 7 format.
• Do not write in the first person or active voice