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Expository Essay Assignment Instructions

Essay 1:

For the expository essay, you will write on the following topic: The basics of critical thinking include: (a) what critical thinking is, (b) why critical thinking is important, and (c) how critical thinking is used or not used every day. The final essay must contain at least 1000 words, be double-spaced, and be in 12-point Times New Roman font. APA formatting should be followed throughout the document. You should not use 1st or 2nd person. Additionally, you will need to consult outside sources for this paper. Your essay should have a clear thesis statement and a logical organization and structure.

Required Processes: For this essay, you will write the first draft, work through the peer review process with your classmates, and revise and edit for a final draft.

Aligning Course Competencies: This assignment develops the following course competencies, supporting students’ ability to: 1) Produce academic writings through analyzing, constructing, and organizing effective thoughts; 2) Apply critical thinking when evaluating own and peer’s essays; 3) Engage in the writing process, which includes planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing; 4) Write well-organizing papers/projects that present logical ideas in clear, concise prose, utilizing grammatical rules effectively.