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In this module, attention is on the structure of academic papers. The three components that should be present in every well-written essay—the introduction, the body, and the summary/conclusion—are discussed. Other concepts explored in this module include the thesis, the topic sentence, the main idea, and supporting details.
Topic
Blume, A. (2016) Advances in substance abuse prevention and treatment interventions among racial, ethnic, and sexual minority populations. Alcohol Research, 38(1), 47-54
Case Assignment
Use the above article selected from required background readings, and address the questions appearing below for this paper.
When counting the paragraphs, do not include the article abstract, and do not use the abstract to answer the questions.
Also, be sure you are counting paragraphs—not sections.
What is the author’s thesis and where does it appear in the paper?
What is the main idea of the third paragraph of this paper?
What supporting details and, if applicable, examples are provided to convey this main idea?
What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph of this paper?
What supporting details and, if applicable, examples are provided to convey this main idea?
What is the main idea of the seventh paragraph of this paper?
What supporting details and, if applicable, examples are provided to convey this main idea?
In the end, what does the author conclude?
Length: 2-3 pages long (double-spaced), excluding the cover page and the reference list.
Format: APA format is required for this assignment.