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GU101 Student Success
Assignment W7 (100 points)
“Civility”
This week, we briefly took a look at civility in a TEDtalk video. Our discussion forum
also addressed the issue of civility. As you go through college, you will encounter a
greater variety of people from all kinds of backgrounds. It is increasingly important in
our society today to maintain civility as we interact with others. What exactly is civility?
For this assignment write a five paragraph essay explaining the definition of
civility and its importance in education. Be sure to follow the steps below to find
an article that addresses the issue and incorporate at least one quote and one
paraphrase from the article to support your ideas.
Assignment Steps
1. Use EBSCOhost to find a scholarly article pertaining to the topic of
“civility.”
a. Using “Academic Search Complete” in EBSCOhost:
i. Type the word “civility” in the search bar.
ii. Go to the left sidebar to limit your search to “Full Text” and
“Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals.”
iii. In the left sidebar, you select “Academic Journals” for the Source
Types.
iv. Find one article that seems appealing to you. It is essential that you
chose an article you comprehend fully since you will be required to
discuss a quote and a paraphrase from the article and demonstrate
its relevance to your topic.
b. Download the PDF Full Text and save a copy of that article on a flash
drive or on your computer.
2. Prepare a summary of the article.
a. As you read the article, pause after each paragraph and jot down the main
point of that paragraph.
b. Use your own words – do not copy the authors’ words.
c. Find ideas that you want to either quote directly or paraphrase in your
paper. (Look for an idea that is so powerful, you cannot put it into your
own words.)
d. Note the page number where the idea comes from.
3. Write a five paragraph essay on civility utilizing the resources from steps 1
and 2.
a. Your paper should be at least 750 words
b. Include a thesis statement in the introductory paragraph.
c. Write three supporting paragraphs with topic sentences that enhance and
extend the thesis statement.
i. Include descriptions or examples of civility
ii. Cite your sources
1. Paraphrases must be highlighted in yellow
2. Direct quotes must be highlighted in blue
iii. Don’t simply drop your quote or paraphrase into a paragraph.
Introduce the quote and the author before using it, and explain the
quote’s relevance to your topic afterward. For example:
As John Rogers, lead canine researcher for The University of
Southern California States, “Canines, while extremely vicious at
times, are more prone to use their strength for the aid of others”
(21). This demonstrates that dogs’ strength tends to be a virtue
rather than a deficit.
d. Include a concluding paragraph that provides an appropriate closing to
your essay.
4. List your sources in a References page at the end of your paper.
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Use Microsoft Word to prepare your assignment. Refer to Pocket Keys for Writers to
help you with writing the paper and citing your sources.
Remember to include the following information at the top of your paper:
Your Name
GID Number
GU101
Today’s Date
Here is the grading rubric for this assignment.
MEETS OR EXCEEDS EXPECTATION S (7 TO 10 POINTS)
DOES NOT MEET EXPECTATION S (2 TO 6 POINTS)
SAFEASSIG N ALERT: PLAGIARIS M (1 POINT)
ABSEN T (0 POINTS )
THESIS STATEMENT
The thesis statement makes a defensible argument about civility
The thesis statement is off-track and does not exactly describe the point of the essay.
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and its importance in education.
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1ST PARAGRAPH
The introduction provides excellent background for the points presented in the essay.
The introduction provides adequate background for the point of view in the essay.
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PARAPHRASE D STATEMENT (HIGHLIGHTE D IN YELLOW)
Appropriate paraphrasing of the original text – captured the meaning and intent of the original author
The paraphrased statement did not accurately capture the meaning or intent of the original author
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DIRECT QUOTATION (HIGHLIGHTE D IN BLUE)
Used appropriate format (punctuation and citation) for the direct quotation
Did not use appropriate format (punctuation or citation) for the direct quotation
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2ND PARAGRAPH
The topic sentence and supporting evidence support the thesis and elaborate on the author’s point of view.
The topic sentence and supporting evidence are slightly off track and do not exactly support the thesis statement.
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3RD PARAGRAPH
The topic sentence and supporting evidence support the thesis and elaborate on the author’s point of view.
The topic sentence and supporting evidence are slightly off track and do not exactly support the thesis statement.
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4TH PARAGRAPH
The topic sentence and supporting evidence support the thesis and elaborate on the author’s point of view.
The topic sentence and supporting evidence are slightly off track and do not exactly support the thesis statement.
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CONCLUSION The conclusion comes full circle and revisits the thesis statement with a final summarization of the author’s point of view.
The conclusion adequately revisits the thesis statement; the summarization of the author’s point of view could be improved.
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REPORTING SOURCES
Based on the source information, anyone else could easily find that website (it included the author, title of the article information about the source)
Based on the source information, anyone else would have to work to find that website (it is missing either the author, title of article or information about the source)
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CLARITY OF EXPRESSION
The essay was easy to understand; excellent use of standard English writing
There were some writing errors that detracted from complete understanding
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