HW: Finish reading the excerpt from The Sociopath Next Door. Write down the five most important points from the reading, to be submitted in writing at the beginning of class tomorrow.

In case you'd like to use these for your paper:

Prevalence of PTSD in combat veterans

More: Prevalence of PTSD in combat veterans

Are some vets faking it?...

Due Monday: Rough draft. We will be doing peer review during class, so come prepared.

Draft requirements:

1. Title page
2. 2.5-3 pages * Don't forget in-text citations!
3. Reference page

Use the APA formatting website (linked at right) or your Writer's Reference to assemble a draft that is in a format that approximates APA as closely as possible. Don't worry about getting it perfect, but pay attention to the details. More correct now means less revision later.

Remember the basic outline we discussed in class:

I. Introduction and thesis
II. Description of PTSD for readers who aren't familiar with the disorder (And don't forget to tie this to combat veterans. You may need to find an additional [reputable] source to help do that really well.)
III. & IV. Specific points/examples that support your argument/thesis.
V. Final paragraph: This should NOT be a summary of the issues you've already discussed, but an integration of those ideas with your thesis. This is your last chance to persuade your reader to buy your thesis.