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Reseаrch Essаy First Drаft Assignment Essay First Draft Instructiоns: Type Yоur First Draft in This Wоrd Document in Dr. Pasini's OneDrive. Sign into your San Jac account to make sure changes to this Word document are tracked under your name. The Word document should not ask you to request access, but if it does, close it and reload it, and it should open. This document contains your Outline; you can edit the Outline into a complete First Draft, or you can type from scratch in the document to create the First Draft. It's up to you. Kate Zamora Essay Document Your resources for this assignment: Library Articles EBSCO-FullText-04_16_2026 3.pdf EBSCO-FullText-04_16_2026 2 copy.docx XXXVIII-2 - Copy-39-58 copy.docx EBSCO-FullText-04_15_2026 2 copy.docx Notes about Library Articles: IMG_0479.jpeg IMG_0480.jpeg IMG_0481.jpeg IMG_0482.jpeg IMG_0483.jpeg IMG_0484.jpeg IMG_0485.jpeg IMG_0486.jpeg Articles from Web Search/Google: brainsci-14-00192 2.pdf A_Case_Study_in_Neuromarketing_Analysis_of_the_Inf copy.pdf fpsyg-15-1453808 copy.pdf Partial Works Cited from Week 6: Works Cited (7).pdf Handwritten Notes for Articles from Google: IMG_0487.jpeg IMG_0488.jpeg IMG_0489 (1).jpeg IMG_0490 (1).jpeg Opening any websites or links other than the ones I've provided to type your first draft and the previous articles and note cards will result in a zero on the assignment. AI Tools are not permitted for the first draft assignment. The only allowed websites for this assignment are the links I've provided here to my OneDrive where these documents are stored. You will have a time limit of three hours to build your Outline assignment into a multi-paragraphed first draft of your research essay. There is no requirement to use all three hours. If you would like more than three hours, please submit what you have finished at the end of the time limit, and I will reopen your assignment for you. Additions to the essay draft document outside of the time frame of your Honorlock session are not allowed at this time and will result in a zero on the assignment. Full Instructions: What You Will Write 1. Introduction (ABC Structure) Your introduction should have one clear paragraph with: A – Attention-Grabber A thoughtful question OR short scenario related to your topic; a scenario is a story or anecdote that grabs attention The attention-grabber can make your reader interested in your topic. B – Background Provide context so your reader understands your topic and will be prepared for what comes next Define key ideas or explain why the topic matters C – Claim (Thesis Statement/Research Position) Your research-based position Should clearly answer your research question Should guide your entire essay 2. Body Paragraphs (MEAL Plan + Source Synthesis) - build and expand your Outline Each body paragraph should follow MEAL organization: M – Main Idea Topic sentence that connects to your thesis E – Evidence (REQUIRED: 2 sources per paragraph) You must use at least two different sources and connect them through synthesis ( You may quote, paraphrase, or summarize A – Analysis (THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART) Explain how the two sources relate: Do they agree? Does one extend the other? Do they show a productive disagreement? Agreement – They say almost the same thing. Extension – One source adds new insight or detail to the idea in the other source. Productive disagreement – They disagree in a way that helps you explore the issue more deeply. Your job is to connect the sources together, not talk about them separately. L – Lead-Out Wrap up the paragraph Connect back to your main idea and/or move forward 3. Conclusion (XYZ Structure) X – Re-explain your thesis Say it in a fresh way (not word-for-word) Y – Why does this matter? Explain the importance of your topic for real people or society Z – Zing End with a strong final thought, insight, or question Source Requirements You must use ALL 7 of your approved sources You must include in-text citations (MLA format) Each body paragraph should include synthesized evidence Length Expectation Approximately 4-6 pages Focus on development and clarity, not perfection How This Will Be Graded (4-Point Scale) This is a formative draft grade, focused on effort and progress: 4 – Exemplary Complete draft with all parts (ABC, MEAL, XYZ) Uses all 7 sources Clear attempts at synthesis and analysis 3 – Accomplished Mostly complete draft Uses most sources Some synthesis and structure present 2 – Competent Partial draft OR weak development Limited use of sources or structure 1 – Developing Minimal effort or missing major components 0 – Not Submitted / Off-task Final Advice Before You Begin This does not have to be perfect. You will revise one last time off Honorlock Focus on explaining connections between sources If you get stuck, just do your best to keep going.