Your task here is to write a "promissory abstract" for your term paper. Abstracts are widely used in communicating information to people in an efficient manner, and there are different kinds. You should prepare what is known as a "promissory abstract."
The are like an "executive summary" in that the briefly state what your project or paper or plan or whatever is about. In this case they are your "promise" to deliver the goods -- a paper and a presentation -- along with a brief model/description of what those goods are likely to be.
Maxine Hairston is probably the best at explaining what abstracts are all about, what the different kinds of abstracts do, and specifically what a "promissory abstract" is all about. And how long it should be, what it should look like, and the like.
be sure to see the information on "Abstracts" on-line. This includes the most important of Hairston's suggestions, and links to useful information from .
A "Working Bibliography" is a collection of references that you intend to use to support your project. And it is just that, a "working" document, and working documents change as you proceed with your project. That is you will likely add to and remove items as seems appropriate to the new direction(s) your project takes.
At this point your "Working Bibliography" is likely to be a simple list of sources and resources that you think will be useful In four weeks you will need to submit an "Annotated Bibliography," that is a list of the sources and references that you have decided are directly related to your project, and sources that you will consult and likely use in your final term paper and presentation. "Annotated Bibliographies" are just that, "annotated" -- that is accompanies with notes summaries of how and why they might be useful for your project.
So your task for this assignment is to simply submit a list of the resources that you expect will be helpful to your project.
15to >12.0 pts
Promissory Abstract addresses each prompt of the assignment in 250 words or fewer; and, in addition, includes three or more sources of information useful in researching the topic (properly cited using formal MLA, APA, Chicago-Turabian, or science formatting conventions).blank
12to >9.0 pts
Promissory Abstract addresses each prompt of the assignment, and includes only vague references to sources of information useful in researching the topic (properly cited using formal MLA, APA, Chicago-Turabian, or science formatting conventions).4319_8505
9to >6.0 pts
Promissory Abstract only somewhat addresses each prompt of the assignment. Minimal to no references to sources of information useful in researching the topic (and not properly cited using formal MLA, APA, Chicago-Turabian, or science formatting conventions).4319_5605
6to >3.0 pts
Minimal references to prompts of assignment. Does not include reference to sources of information useful in researching the topic.4319_6619
3to >0.0 pts
No clear references to prompts of assignment. Does not include reference to sources of information useful in researching the topic.5253_4112
0to >0 pts
No Promissory Abstract submitted by due date, or abstract fails to meaningfully address prompts of the assignment.blank_2
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15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization, Style, Tone, Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, & Proofreading4319_3654
5to >4.0 pts
Structure of the Promissory Abstract is consistently clear and easy to follow. The abstract is enhanced by the organization and structure. Formal tone, and rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed, and spelling is correct.4319_1513
4to >3.0 pts
The structure and organization of the Promissory Abstract are good but could be strengthened to increase the impact of the abstract. Formal Tone, and rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed, and spelling is correct.4319_1391
3to >2.0 pts
The structure and organization of the Promissory Abstract are OK but could be strengthened to increase the impact of the abstract. Formal tone, and basic/common rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed, and spelling is correct.5080_1789
2to >1.0 pts
Structure of the Promissory Abstract is not easy to follow. Abstract contains several grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors, and lacks formal tone.4319_3627
1to >0.0 pts
Lack of organization and structure detracts from the message of the writer. Promissory Abstract contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors, and lacks formal tone.5253_446
0to >0 pts
No Promissory Abstract submitted by due date, or abstract fails to meaningfully address prompts of the assignment.4319_6599
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupporting Information:5304_8929
For detailed information on preparing Abstracts see < http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/troufs/comp3160/Hairston.abstracts.html#title >.
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