The weekly writing requires that you choose a reading for each major section, then summarize what you read in your own words. Write as if you were writing a research paper; in essay format with lots of detail. Note who did what when, and why.

The questions and search terms in the templates are meant to elicit in-depth, detailed accounts of what you've discovered, not short-answer, quiz-type responses. Write in a formal, professional research style.

• Write in a word processing document so you can check grammar and spelling.
• Write in default/normal style. Do not add style to the text.
• Write 250+ words per page (not counting the author and title).
• Write in the third-person active voice to highlight studies and laws that prove your point.
• Only write in first-person if the instructions require it.

In the following example, notice that the writing summarizes the details of one or more articles. The title of the article includes a hyperlink to facilitate launching them in new tabs.

Notice that it is written in the third-person active voice and is factual, rather than opinionated, unless otherwise requested.

Formatting

The following formatting conventions improve online readability in the Template files:

• 14pt Lato font at 1.25 line height. It is the easiest for the instructor to read hour after hour. This font style is already specified in the Templates.
• Left-justify the text. Centered, right, and force-justified projects are much harder to read.
• Add more pages as needed for longer writing. (Repeat the page name/title on the new pages.)

These writing conventions are demonstrated in the screenshot below:

The case research discussion instructions found in each chapter will provide a list of cases to choose from, the research prompts and questions, and how to reply to your peers. The facts, definitions, milestones, and laws that you gather through research should be synthesized in your own words. Note who did what when, and why. Write as if you were writing a research paper; in essay format with lots of detail. Make paragraph breaks as per the instructions.

• Write at least 150 words per required paragraph in essay format, not bullet lists.
• Write to a global audience, not just US citizens. For example, instead of writing " we", describe which group, state, country, or culture you are writing about.
• Write in the third-person active voice style to highlight studies and laws that prove your point.
• Only write in the first-person style if the instructions require it.
• Grammar and spelling must be accurate.
• Edit your writing before submitting. Overly wordy and repetitious writing will not fit and may be marked down!

In the following example, notice that the writing synthesizes the details from one or more articles and laws. The title of each one includes a hyperlink to facilitate launching them in new tabs.

These writing conventions are demonstrated in the screenshot below:

The weekly writing requires that you choose a reading then summarize what you read in your own words. Write as if you were writing a research paper; in essay format with lots of detail. Note who did what when, and why.

The questions and search terms in the Collaboration Document are meant to elicit in-depth, detailed accounts of what you've discovered, not short-answer, quiz-type responses. Write in a formal, professional research style.

• Write in the assigned Collaboration Document.
• Write in default/normal style. Do not add style to the text.
• Write 250+ words per topic (not counting the author and title).
• Write in the third-person active voice to highlight studies and laws that prove your point.
• Only write in first-person if the instructions require it.

In the following example, notice that the writing summarizes the details of one or more articles. The title of the article includes a hyperlink to facilitate launching them in new tabs.

Notice that it is written in the third-person active voice and is factual, rather than opinionated, unless otherwise requested.

These writing conventions are demonstrated in the screenshot below: