Writing
You learn to write a five paragraph argumentative essay , so you can write in a structured and coherent manner.
The argumentative essay has to be about 600 to 800 words, with APA referencing.
Topic:
How important are financial knowledge and skills for a hospitality manager?
Criteria
600 – 800 words
Argumentative
5 paragraphs
IBC structure (introduction, body, conclusion)
6-8 sources
Introduction
Hook
Background information
Debatable thesis statement
Body
3 body paragraphs: the first two body paragraphs support the thesis statement and the third body paragraph provided counter argument(s) and refutation
Topic sentences
Explanations of statements, examples, elaborations
Evidence (with in-text APA references)
https://bibliotheek.nhlstenden.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Bibliotheek/Documenten/2021-11-22__APA_style_quick_guide_ENG_-_aanpassing_naar_APA7.pdf
Closing sentences
Conclusion
Link to thesis statement
Summary of main points
Final expectation / recommendation
Include:
Name, student number, learning community and cohort, indication of 1st or 2nd attempt with feedback
Key cards of 4-5 academic referenced sources
Reference list (including 6 to 8 sources)
Please only use academic sources written in English.
Authenticity
All writing products required as a mandatory datapoint must be written in your own words and all sources must be referenced. 
Prerequisites
You must include the following elements before you hand in your essay: Name, student number, learning community and cohort, indication of 1st or 2nd attempt (with feedback), 5 paragraphs, debatable thesis statement, topic sentences, APA in-text references, 4-5 key cards, APA reference list (6-8 sources)
Assessment
You can submit your argumentative essay for assessment in the following way:
SHM Semester 1 students – Grade centre of your Learning Community
SHM & EHL MOH 60 students Semester 2 students – SHM BB course of your Learning Community.
The deadlines are announced on Blackboard. After deadlines, assessors have three weeks to assess the essay. You can submit in between deadlines, but then it will probably take longer for your essay to be assessed.
Research Key Card
Student Name:                                                                                      Teacher’s name:
Topic:
Type of source: (journal article/book/newspaper/etc.)                                                                                                                                                             Page #:
APA Reference List Citation:
Original Text (2-3 sentences maximum):
Paraphrase & APA In-text Citation (1-2 sentences maximum):