FINAL ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS
You will complete an essay of at least 750 words in response to the given prompt as the cumulative activity for this course. The essay must include a title page and reference page which do not count toward the total word count. It must also include 3 citations from the textbook in current APA format. The essay must be submitted through LiveText.
Final Essay Question:
You have decided to apply for your first teaching position. The principal seated across from you asks this question: "What are 3 rewards and 3challenges that you will face as a teacher?"
Answer this question in current APA style, citing the textbook at least 3 times to support your answer. Your essay must be complete and detailed.
The textbook: Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional by Don Kauchak and Paul Eggen
Transitions and Focus:
Transitions are clear between introduction, thesis, rewards/challenges, conclusion, and maintain flow of thought. Focus of essay is clear and coherent.
Grammar and Spelling:
Correct spelling and grammar used throughout essay. There are 0-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Closing Paragraph:
The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position. Effective restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph by naming the chosen rewards and challenges.
APA Format Compliance:
There are 0-1 minor errors in APA format in the following items:
Title page, running head, font type and size, line spacing, and headings.
APA Reference Page and In-text citations: 14 Points
There are 0-1 minor errors total in the reference page and minimum3 in-text citations. Correct APA format is used.
Word Count:
Minimum word count of 750 words is met or exceeded.