Every academic work has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Use 12 font, line spacing 2.0, and Times New Roman when writing. Add in-text citations and its reference list citation. Follow the APA style for the citations and page formatting. Your work should have between two and four pages, plus a reference list citation page. Introductory statement: Clearly, state the main idea of your paper. The main body: Support your ideas in a logical, coherent way by citing evidence you discovered in your research. Be sure to transition smoothly from paragraph to paragraph. Conclusion: Here is where you wrap up your paper by bringing together all of your main points. You may also use this as an opportunity to resolve the problems you addressed in your essay or discuss the implications of your arguments. Do not introduce any new ideas or topics to the paper in your conclusion. Do not use "I" and "you" in academic writing, write in the third person. Your thesis should be one sentence and outline the main points of the pa

per. Readers should know from your thesis exactly what to expect from your paper. Summarize and quote the important research on this topic that has gone before you.

You can use charts, graphs, tables, figures etc.

Rubric description
10pts	Outstanding
Text	A quality essay covering the topic area in detail. Requirements outlined in directions exceeded.
References	Three or more reliable sources following the APA style.

Outline for the essay

Write an essay citing scientific articles to back up your writing.

Make sure to follow the following structure while writing your essay:

Every academic work has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Use 12 font, line spacing 2.0, and Times New Roman when writing. Add in-text citations and its reference list citation. Follow the APA style for the citations and page formatting. Your work should have one to three pages, plus a reference list citation page.

• Introduction: Clearly, state the main idea of your paper and include a Thesis statement

- Things a writer should avoid when composing a thesis statement:

Avoid using vague or general words like "interesting" or "negative." Instead, try to use specific language. For example, instead of writing "the movie Seven is too violent," you can write, "the final scene in the movie Seven illustrates the violent nature of the film, which is why the film does not deserve to be on Roger Ebert's list of "Great Movies."

-Try not to use technical language that will confuse the reader.

-Do not merely announce a topic (fast food is bad).

Never oversimplify complex issues. For example, you shouldn't write, "abortion is murder," or "abortion should be legal everywhere" because the issue is too complex for such a simple statement. For a complex issue, you should examine a smaller, more specific aspect of the issue. When discussing abortion, for example, you could write about a topic dealing with abortion clinics or abortion laws. If you want to argue for something like "abortion is murder" or "abortion should be legal," make sure you have done the necessary research and that your thesis statement provides well thought out reasons for your claim. It is important to remember that you want to write about something debatable, but you do not want to paint a complex and already much debated issue in simple terms.

-Do not report a fact everyone already knows. Instead, expand your ideas and try to write an arguable and debatable thesis.

-Never include quotations or someone else's thoughts in your thesis

-Avoid clichs (strive for originality).

Avoid announcing the thesis statement. For example, do not write, "This essay will cover" or "I am writing this essay..." The example thesis statements provided for you in this handout are good examples of well-written thesis statements.

- Things a writer should do when composing a thesis statement:

-Your thesis should indicate your original point, idea, or argument.

-A thesis should be one or two quality sentences. Write a thesis that is specific, not general. Clarity for the reader should be important when writing a thesis statement.

-Your thesis should include your position on the topic.

-Write a thesis statement that is original.

-Finally, you should realize that your initial thesis statement is subject to change! The more research you do and the more you revise your paper, the more you will mold a thesis statement that will succinctly describe what your final draft proposes to argue.

• Body: Support your opinions logically by citing evidence you discovered in your research. Be sure to transition smoothly from paragraph to paragraph.
• Conclusion:Here is where you wrap up your paper by bringing together your main points. You may also use this as an opportunity to resolve the problems you addressed in your essay or discuss the implications of your arguments. In your conclusion, do not introduce any new ideas or topics to the paper.

Animal-plant interaction

Background

Animal-plant interactions are a fascinating and crucial aspect of ecology, as they play a vital role in shaping ecosystems and driving evolutionary processes. These interactions encompass a wide range of relationships, including pollination, seed dispersal, herbivory, and mutualistic associations, all of which have profound impacts on both the animal and plant species involved. By studying these interactions, we can better understand the complex web of life that sustains our planet's biodiversity and the delicate balance that exists between flora and fauna. This project aims to explore the various types of animal-plant interactions, their ecological significance, and the ways in which human activities may influence these relationships, ultimately fostering a deeper appreciation for the intricate connections that exist within our natural world.

Major assignment activity

1. Topic: Climate change. Subtopic: Mismatches in plant-animal interactions as a result of differential responses to climate change
2. Now that you have chosen your topic and subtopic, find articles that offer you information about this topic, and write about the topic while answering the question introduced in the subtopic
   • You will need to find the whys, discuss, and develop a conclusion based on the evidence provided in the researched articles while correctly paraphrasing, citing, and supporting your discussion by referring to the reviewed literature. The citations must follow the APA style, making a reference list citation for every in-text citation created.
     • IMPORTANT Observation. In addition to the essay, you will prepare a 5-ish-minute voice-over PowerPoint presentation and share your results in a discussion post. Provide the outline for presentation and a dialogue on top of the essay.

Make sure to look for academic/library research for the essay.