Informative Paper Instructions:
– Compose a paper that teaches the reader about a subject of your choosing. Historic or current events, artistic or political movements, and scientific or social developments all work well for this type of writing. For example, you might write a paper that tracks the world events precipitating the start of the Gulf War or that explains the philosophical perspective behind the development of Dada art. Alternatively, if this manner of writing does not appeal to you, you can write an informative paper that instructs the reader. For example, you might write a paper that explains the best way to grow tomatoes or how to change a flat tire on the side of the road. If you choose this instructional alternative, your writing may shift between third and second person perspective, as needed.
– Incorporate at least three sources in your exposition. These sources may be non-fiction books, peer reviewed journal articles, reference works such as encyclopedias, popular but reputable periodicals such as Smithsonian or National Geographic, or newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal or The New York Times.
– Include internal citations and a reference page.
– You need not write toward any particular page count or word count. Instead, write toward your objective: thoroughly informing.
– Format the final draft in APA style.
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