Required Reading Recognizing the Main Idea and Source Bias in a Complex Reading Evaluating Credible Sources Used Within a Reading Creating a Thesis and an Outline for a Critical Analysis Essay Using Effective Evidentiary Support  Paraphrasing vs. Direct Quotations Writing a Multi-page Critical Analysis Essay Creating Concise Sentences Blending Source Material into an Essay APA Citation Styles Essential College Skills: Using the Voice of Others – Information Literacy and Credible Sources Case Assignment Note: The Module 3 SLP should be completed before you begin this Module 3 Case. After reading/viewing all background materials for Module 3 and the two sources below, write a well-organized and well-supported essay, in which either for or against homeschooling. Martin, M. (2013, August 6). Parents on the pros and cons of homeschooling. Retrieved February 23, 2016, from http://www.npr.org/2013/08/06/209512313/parents-on-the-pros-and-cons-of-homeschooling Fidele, R. (2010, May 13). When it comes to schooling, there's no place like home. Retrieved February 23, 2016, from http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/when-it-comes-to-schooling-theres-no-place-like-home-20100513-v1cw.html A well-organized essay has a beginning, middle, and an end. The beginning, or introduction, should include an opening sentence to grab your reader’s attention. Follow the opening sentence with a brief background on the topic or situation. In this case, it would be brief summary on homeschooling. The last sentence of the introduction is the thesis statement. The thesis states the main point of the essay, which in this case, would be a statement affirming the paper's stance for or against homeschooling. A well-supported essay includes supporting points, details, and examples. For this essay, you must decide the best way to organize the body of the paper. Will you have one or two paragraphs for each supporting point? Will you divide the body of your paper into four or more paragraphs, one for each point? In any case, each body paragraph must support (explain) your reasoning (rationale) using specific details. Each body paragraph must have a topic sentence that states the main point of the paragraph, which in this case would be each supporting point. This essay must include no fewer than SIX citations from the two sources above. Citations are to be a combination of direct quotations and paraphrased quotations with or without the author's name. Quoting from the videos above may be only in addition to your two selected sources and field source. The conclusion typically summarizes the main points of the essay and/or closes with a lasting impression that connects the reader to their world. In this case, where do we go from here? The essay must also include a Reference List that includes the two sources quoted in the essay. Be sure to proofread your essay and edit for proper grammar, punctuation, diction (word choice), and spelling, as errors in sentence skills will lower a fin ...

1. Required Reading
Recognizing the Main Idea and Source Bias in a Complex
Reading
Evaluating Credible Sources Used Within a Reading
Creating a Thesis and an Outline for a Critical Analysis Essay
Using Effective Evidentiary Support
Paraphrasing vs. Direct Quotations
Writing a Multi-page Critical Analysis Essay
Creating Concise Sentences
Blending Source Material into an Essay
APA Citation Styles
Essential College Skills: Using the Voice of Others –
Information Literacy and Credible Sources
Case Assignment
Note: The Module 3 SLP should be completed before you begin
this Module 3 Case.
After reading/viewing all background materials for Module 3
and the two sources below, write a well-organized and well-
supported essay, in which either for or against homeschooling.
Martin, M. (2013, August 6). Parents on the pros and cons of
homeschooling. Retrieved February 23, 2016, from
http://www.npr.org/2013/08/06/209512313/parents-on-the-pros-
and-cons-of-homeschooling
Fidele, R. (2010, May 13). When it comes to schooling, there's
no place like home. Retrieved February 23, 2016, from
http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/when-it-comes-to-
schooling-theres-no-place-like-home-20100513-v1cw.html
A well-organized essay has a beginning, middle, and an end.
The beginning, or introduction, should include an opening
sentence to grab your reader’s attention. Follow the opening
sentence with a brief background on the topic or situation. In
this case, it would be brief summary on homeschooling. The last
sentence of the introduction is the thesis statement. The thesis

2. states the main point of the essay, which in this case, would be
a statement affirming the paper's stance for or against
homeschooling.
A well-supported essay includes supporting points, details, and
examples. For this essay, you must decide the best way to
organize the body of the paper. Will you have one or two
paragraphs for each supporting point? Will you divide the body
of your paper into four or more paragraphs, one for each point?
In any case, each body paragraph must support (explain) your
reasoning (rationale) using specific details. Each body
paragraph must have a topic sentence that states the main point
of the paragraph, which in this case would be each supporting
point.
This essay must include no fewer than SIX citations from the
two sources above. Citations are to be a combination of direct
quotations and paraphrased quotations with or without the
author's name. Quoting from the videos above may be only in
addition to your two selected sources and field source.
The conclusion typically summarizes the main points of the
essay and/or closes with a lasting impression that connects the
reader to their world. In this case, where do we go from here?
The essay must also include a Reference List that includes the
two sources quoted in the essay.
Be sure to proofread your essay and edit for proper grammar,
punctuation, diction (word choice), and spelling, as errors in
sentence skills will lower a final grade. A grade will be
determined based on the Module 3 Case expectations and the
Trident University General Education rubric for English.
Papers must be double-spaced in Times or Times New Roman
font (12 cpi) with standard one-inch margins
The first person "I" is not used in a formal essay, nor is the
passive "you." In place of "you," "one" may be used.
Assignment Expectations
· Write an argumentative essay (no less than five pages in
length) either for or against homeschooling.
· Include an introductory paragraph with thesis statement.

3. · Include body paragraphs (each with a topic sentence that
states the point of the paragraph) that support the thesis through
examples and details.
· Include a conclusion that summarizes the main points of the
essay.
· Include no less than six citations in APA format taken from
the two assigned sources.
· Include a Reference List including the two sources used in the
essay.
· Proofread your essay for errors in grammar, diction (word
choice), punctuation, and spelling
Discussion #3
After reading David Leonhardt's "We're Spent," respond to the
following:
· What is Leonhardt's main point or thesis?
· What points, details, examples are used to support his thesis?
· In what way has what Leonhardt refers to as "a fizzling of the
great consumer bubble" impacted you and your life?
Identify two points the author makes that you agree and/or
disagree with. Be sure to include the author's point in quotation
marks for your reader.