This document provides guidance for writing a paper on digital tools and engaging adult learners. It instructs the writer to include an introduction with a thesis statement, at least three body paragraphs with supporting details and evidence, and a conclusion. A checklist is also included to help edit the final paper, ensuring it follows APA style guidelines for formatting, grammar, citations, and references. Key points covered in the checklist include using a title page template, writing in third person without abbreviations or slang, checking paragraph lengths and citation formats, and including at least four references.

1. Running head: Digital Tools
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Digital Tools
5Digital Tools and Effective Strategies for Engaging the
Adult LearnerDavid JonesCollege 100
American Military University
Sharie Adamson
(Title of paper)Digital tools and effective strategies for
engaging the adult learner
Begin your paper here. Double space the entire document and
be sure that you put two spaces between each sentence. Indent
the first line of each paragraph between five and seven spaces
by pressing the Tab key one time on the keyboard. Start with a
strong introduction that includes a thesis statement (what the
point of the paper is).
Then add at least three additional paragraphs of details that
support your theme or thesis. These paragraphs should end with
a sentence that transition to the next paragraph in order to
create a paper that reads well and “flows” from one idea or
concept to the next. Do not forget PIE: Proof, Information,
and/or Evidence to support your points. PIE can be in the form
of examples from your own life and/or citations from your
resources.
End your paper with a strong conclusion. Think of the
conclusion as the closing arguments presented by a lawyer to a
jury. Include the most important points from your paper you
want your reader to remember. Do not introduce any new ideas
or topics in your conclusion. If you feel the need to add more
content, go back and add that information to the body of your
text.

2. Happy writing!
Final Paper Editing Checklist
The following checklist will assist you in editing your final
paper. Please ensure you have:
You used the APA paper template provided in class;
You have reviewed and modeled your paper after the APA
Perfect Paper Template;
You have a properly APA formatted Title Page making any
corrections suggested by the Instructor based on a prior review;
The Body of your paper, not including Title and Reference
page, is 3-5 pages double-spaced following the properly
formatted APA style;
The Reference page is formatted in APA style and reflects any
corrections suggested by the Instructor;
You wrote in the third person avoiding pronouns such as I, we,
my, our (first person) and you, yours, your, us, we (second
person);
You used complete sentences contain both subjects and verbs;
You checked subjects and verbs for agreement - for example,
“they are” rather than “they is,” “they did” rather than “they
done.”;
You used active voice rather than passive voice;
You used standard or formal English, not slang or text phrasing;

3. Words were spelled out words rather than abbreviated;
You avoided using the phrase “a lot or alot” and instead used
much, many or “a great deal” where appropriate;
You checked to ensure that each of your paragraphs were 5 – 7
sentences in length as you don’t want them too short or too
long;
You used quotes sparingly meaning that you needed to put the
information into your own words (paraphrased) rather than
using direct quotes being sure to include a properly formatted
in-text citation;
You did not use Bold and instead, you used italicizing to
emphasize words rather than Bold Type Style.
You used the header function in Word for the title and page
number to appear on each page of the paper (again using the
template provided in class will eliminate the need to worry over
the format); and
You cited at least four (4) resources in-text and on the
Reference page using proper APA style.
References
Subscribe. (n.d.). Retrieved March 8, 2015, from
http://www.ruraltelecom-
digital.com/ruraltelecom/november_december_2013?pg=9
Mahiri, J. (2011). <i>Digital tools in urban schools mediating a
remix of learning</i>. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan
Press.
Digital Tools for Students. (n.d.). Retrieved March 8, 2015,
from https://studentdigitaltools.wordpress.com/
2 Pros and 2 Cons To Education Technology. (n.d.). Retrieved
February 27, 2015, from http://www.edudemic.com/education-

4. technology-pros-cons/