You will pick one of the following topics only to do your paper on: According to

You will pick one of the following topics only to do your paper on: According to Socrates, must one NOT heed popular opinion about moral matters? Does Socrates accept the fairness of the laws under which he was tried and convicted? Would Socrates have been wrong to escape (CO3)? What you are submitting now is your outline (not the full assignment) for your week 7 Philosophical Essay (not the actual paper – that is due in week 7). There is a Word file marked Outline Template for your use that is provided in transitional form to walk you through mainly doing the paragraphs. Please download it and use it for this assignment, if you like, or use your own Word format. In two to three full pages you need to include the following: Your rough draft introduction with a clear thesis (see this article about how to write a Thesis Statement) Paragraphs with transitioning A rough draft conclusion Three reliable resources At least two in-text citations with direct quotes or paraphrasing Resource page correctly done in formatting Please click on this link to find an example of a Thesis Statement (do not copy/paste and use). Resources: Provided Word Template Tutor.com – information available in the syllabus APUS Library Citation and Reference Style: You will follow the citation style that is common to your discipline/program (APA, Turabian, AP, or MLA). If you do not have a citation style, please use MLA style. OW Purdue is a great resource for formatting of citations and resources. Remember: Purpose: Clearly articulated thesis statement of appropriate scope that (1) tells the reader how you will interpret the significance of the question, and (2) tells the reader what you intend to accomplish in your essay. Body paragraphs with transitioning sentences. Conclusion. Works Cited in MLA formatting. Support: List of three or more reliable/scholarly resources. Syntax, Style, Grammar, and Formatting: The writing contains sentences that are always complete and grammatically correct, and free of confusion and ambiguity. The essay follows MLA formatting and adheres to the additional guidelines detailed in the syllabus. Looking Ahead: The 4 – 5 full page (not to exceed 6 pages) Philosophical Essay you will be writing due Week 7 is designed to be a thoughtful, reflective work. It will be your premier writing assignment focused on the integration and assessment relating to the course concepts. It is 4 – 5 full pages of text. This does not include a cover page or the resource page.