Project Paper

Communication Skills Module-Year One-Semester 2
Module Leader: Dr. Christine Fahmy
Task Description: Final Project:
Students are required to write an essay from 2500 to 3000 words elaborating the discussed points in their selected topics.
The academic essay should be written following the APA style (Times New Roman – 12- double spacing- In text citation – References Page)
Student should relate his/her selected topic to one of the forms of communication that were introduced in the course.
Submission will be opened from Tuesday, 16th June, at 9:00 AM until Thursday, 18th June at 12:00 AM.
Essay Type: Expository Essay
Choose one of the following types of expository essay considering the purpose of your gathered information.
• Cause and Effect
• Classification
• Problem/ Solution
• Process essay
• Compare and contrast
1) Cause and Effect
The cause and effect essay is built around the reasons that caused something and the results. You write all of the causes and then all of the effects. (Outline 1)
2) Classification
In a classification essay, the writer explains a certain subject generally and then dives into each part in detail. (Outline 2)
3) Problem/Solution
In a problem and solution essay, the writer raises an issue of a particular situation and proposes the best solution. (Outline 3)
Topic: Cyber bullying (a computer based means of communication)
You can demonstrate the gathered information from your reliable and academic sources applying either: a cause and effect, a problem/solution, a classification essay, a process or a compare and contrast essay.
• Cause and Effect: You can choose to identify the causes of cyber bullying (psychological/social) and their impacts on the society/ the victims.
• Classification: You can choose to classify the types of cyber bullying and identify them.
• Problem/Solution: You can choose to highlight that cyber bullying is a critical problem that needs to be solved. Then, propose a previously implemented solution that proved its effectiveness and efficiency.
• Process essay: Refer to the outline of the first assignment. (Demonstrating the how? Tips or steps).
• Compare and contrast: Outline studied in Prep stage.
Find the outline of each type below.

Outline 1: Cause and Effect
Introduction:
Hook (one statement): General statement to grab attention
Background information, a number of statements, related to your topic and purpose (must be cited)
Narrow down your topic
Thesis statement: Cyber bullying negatively impacts the society due to various psychological and social reasons.
Body 1:
In this paragraph, you will identify the status of your topic and its relation to the forms of communication that you learnt in the course.
Topic sentence: Identify the topic’s form of communication
A number of supporting evidence to support your claim. Each integrated evidence must be cited.
Body 2:
Topic Sentences: Identify the purpose of the paragraph (causes and reasons)
Main idea 1: Psychological reasons (for example)
Evidence 1: —————— (citation)
Evidence 2: —————— (citation)
Main idea 2: Social reasons (for example)
Evidence 1: —————— (citation)
Evidence 2: —————— (citation)

Body 3:
Topic sentence (effect 1)
Explanation
Evidence 1: —————— (citation)
Evidence 2: —————— (citation)
Body 4:
Topic sentence (effect 2)
Explanation
Evidence 1: —————— (citation)
Evidence 2: —————— (citation)
Body 5:
Conclusion
Rephrase the thesis
Sum up the discussed points
Recommendation

Outline 2: Classification
Introduction:
Hook (one statement): General statement to grab attention
Background information, a number of statements, related to your topic and purpose (must be cited)
Narrow down your topic
Thesis statement: Cyber bullying has a diverse number of types which negatively affect the society.
Body 1:
In this paragraph, you will identify the status of your topic and its relation to the forms of communication that you learnt in the course.
Topic sentence: Identify the topic’s form of communication
A number of supporting evidence to support your claim. Each integrated evidence must be cited.
Body 2:
Topic Sentences: Identify the purpose of the paragraph (Category or type 1)
Explanation: Discussing the strengths and weaknesses/ pros and cons
Evidence 1: —————— (citation)
Evidence 2: —————— (citation)
Evidence 3: —————— (citation)
Body 3:
Topic Sentences: Identify the purpose of the paragraph (Category or type 2)
Explanation: Discussing the strengths and weaknesses/ pros and cons
Evidence 1: —————— (citation)
Evidence 2: —————— (citation)
Evidence 3: —————— (citation)
Body 4:
Topic Sentences: Identify the purpose of the paragraph (Category or type 3)
Explanation: Discussing the strengths and weaknesses/ pros and cons
Evidence 1: —————— (citation)
Evidence 2: —————— (citation)
Evidence 3: —————— (citation)
Body 5:
Conclusion
Rephrase the thesis
Sum up the discussed points
Recommendation

Outline 2: Problem and Solution
Introduction:
Hook (one statement): General statement to grab attention
Background information, a number of statements, related to your topic and purpose (must be cited)
Narrow down your topic
Thesis statement: Cyber bullying school prevention policy must be implemented to stop victims from committing suicide.
Body 1:
In this paragraph, you will identify the status of your topic and its relation to the forms of communication that you learnt throughout the course.
Topic sentence: Identify the topic’s form of communication
A number of supporting evidence to support your claim. Each integrated evidence must be cited.
Body 2:
Topic Sentences: Identify the purpose of the paragraph (problem)
Explanation: Discussing the interrelated sources/reasons of the problem.
Evidence 1: —————— (citation)
Evidence 2: —————— (citation)
Evidence 3: —————— (citation)

Body 3:
Topic Sentences: Identify the purpose of the paragraph (The effectiveness of the solution)
Explanation: Discussing the positive consequences/results of implementing the proposed solution.
Evidence 1: —————— (citation)
Evidence 2: —————— (citation)
Evidence 3: —————— (citation)
Body 4:
Topic Sentence: Identify the purpose of the paragraph (The efficiency of the solution)
Explanation: Discussing the positive consequences/results of implementing the proposed solution.
Evidence 1: —————— (citation)
Evidence 2: —————— (citation)
Evidence 3: —————— (citation)
Body 5: Conclusion
Rephrase the thesis
Sum up the discussed points
Recommendation
NOTE:
1. The demonstrated outlines are created to ease your process of planning and writing the essay.
2. If you need further clarification, you can browse the internet to learn more about the structure of the suggested types of essays.
3. You can choose to discuss the gathered information of your topic applying a different type of essay that is not included in the list.
4. You have to integrate from 2 to 4 evidences in each paragraph.
5. You can add more body paragraphs, yet do not exceed the number of words allocated for this essay.
6. Do not include your personal opinion in the body paragraphs unless you will support it with evidence.