Specifications Introduction communicates the research question, and this question matches the actual content of the essay. Essay emphasizes high-quality, relevant, scholarly sources All body paragraphs focus on discussion of research findings and explain the significance of these findings in relation to the research question. Source identification* is correct, clear, and concise. Sources are synthesized and paragraph transitions are used to signal relationships between ideas. Writing is clear and accessible to non-specialist readers. Citation follows APA style Essay adheres to presentation norms of academic papers No conclusion is needed Optional : I have attached a document that includes a few sources I have already found relevant to the question. .