Final Argument Paper

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Rubric Name: HUM440_M3A2_Grading_Rubric

This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.Criteria

Maximum Points

GR1 Explain the issue, including definitions of common terms involved in the issue.

24 points

20 / 24

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Dear Rosary,

You introduce and explain the issue of teenage driving restrictions and curfews. Please note that the Turnitin match shows 38%, and the report itself shows that you have substantial material that appears directly-word-for-word from other sources. If/when such material is not placed in quotations and followed by in-text citations, please note that this is considered plagiarism. Be sure to submit original work and properly acknowledge sources. Here, you were also expected to define common terms regarding the issue. 

GR2 Identify and describe several different conclusions that are drawn when arguments related to the issue are made

32 points

29 / 32

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You identify and generally describe several different conclusions that are drawn related to arguments related to teenage driving restrictions and curfews. Note that while you substantially explain the conclusions and how the evidence is drawn for the arguments in support of driving restrictions and curfews, on the con side, you point out some reasons against teenage driving restrictions and curfews but do not provide further elaboration. 

GR3 Summarize the kinds of evidence typically used for each constructed argument related to the issue. Be sure to discuss the reasons these kinds of evidence are used and/or are most effective.

32 points

27 / 32

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You somewhat summarize the kinds of evidence used, more so in terms of arguments in favor of teenage curfews and driving restrictions. Please note that here you were expected to also expected to explain why certain kinds of evidence are more effective than others, i.e. why fact-based evidence such as statistics and published reports are more effective than opinion-base evidence. 

GR4 Analyze how each of the different conclusions regarding the topic use particular evidence to support their claims, paying particular attention to analyzing how the conclusions rely on different facts, different sources of evidence

36 points

33 / 36

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You generally analyze how different kinds of evidence support different claims. Here it would have been helpful to include n-text citations and refer to the research that supported your claims, such as that curfews help minimize accidents and crime. 

GR5 Analysis of commonalities and themes amongst evidence.

32 points

32 / 32

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You generally analyze themes and commonalities among different types of evidence. 

GR6 Organization: Introduction, Transitions, Conclusion

12 points

12 / 12

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Your paper is clear and well-organized. 

GR7 Style: Tone, Audience, Word Choice

12 points

8 / 12

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You have generally strong style usage throughout. Please be sure on working to better incorporate quotations into your paper, remembering to discuss their importance in your own words, acknowledge them properly, and to paraphrase when possible. 

GR8 Usage and Mechanics: Grammar, Spelling, Sentence structure

16 points

16 / 16

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You have strong grammar and mechanics usage throughout. 

GR9 APA Elements: Attribution, Paraphrasing, Quotations when appropriate or assigned

4 points

2 / 4

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You have your references acknowledged properly in excellent APA format. Please be sure to also acknowledge quotations as such by placing them in quotation marks and including in-text citations. I recommend reviewing the Academic Policies and Guidelines, particularly on Scholarly Writing and Academic Integrity. 

Total

179 / 200

Rubric Name: HUM440_M3A2_LASA_ Rubric