English

Persuasive Research Project

Part 1: Annotated Bibliography

Part 2: Final Essay

Instructions:

1. Choose one of the titles below.

2. To support your stance, you must include evidence from a minimum of TWO sources. Please review our Research / APA Assignment (Week 9) for support with conducting research, and reach out to me for suggestions. I have many recommendations for suitable sources. Note: Wikipedia is not a credible source.

3. For Part 1: Annotated Bibliography (10%), choose ONE of your sources and create an Annotated Bibliography for it (see Week 10 and details below). Please also include an APA-formatted cover page.

4. For Part 2: Final Essay (10%), brainstorm your approach, then begin organizing your ideas using the outline/grid provided (see Week 11). The outline will help you, so try to populate it as much as possible. Then, write your essay in full sentences.

5. For Part 2: Final Essay (10%) review Week 11 materials; be sure to:

· Include a title (provided)

· Include an introduction (including thesis statement & organization of essay)

· Include 2 (minimum) main body paragraphs (containing CREE: claim, reason, evidence, explanation)

· Include a conclusion

· Use APA formatting throughout

· Include an APA-formatted cover page & reference list

· Use in-text citations

· Use academic language

· Double space your assignment of between 500 and 700 words

· Proofread for grammar and spelling

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Part 1: Annotated Bibliography(See Week 10 materials for support)

· Once you have chosen your essay title, select a minimum of TWO sources, and create an Annotated Bibliography ONE of those sources

· Include all 4 necessary components:

1. A full APA-formatted citation

2. A summary of the main argument(s) of the article (2-3 sentences)

3. A short critique or evaluation of the article (2-3 sentences) (Is the article/author credible? Is the argument effective/persuasive?)

4. An explanation of how you will use the article in your writing (1-2 sentences) (how is it relevant to your final essay?)

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Part 2: Final Essay (See Week 11 materials, and beyond, for support)

Essay Title 1

There are many ways for settler Canadians to demonstrate allyship with Indigenous peoples.

Using this title, take and defend your stance.

Essay Title 2

Because levels of depression and anxiety among college students are on the rise, there should be improved access to mental healthcare services.

Using this title, take and defend your stance.

Persuasive Research Project (20% Total)

Part 1: Annotated Bibliography (10%)

Part 2: Final Essay (10%)

Grading Rubric

Criteria

Possible Marks

Part 1: Annotated Bibliography (10%) · Accurate APA-formatted citation, APA cover page, and APA formatting throughout · Accurate summarizing of the article (2-3 sentences) · Thoughtful exploration of the article’s strengths & weaknesses (2-3 sentences) · Careful elaboration of how the article will be of use to your writing · Thoughtful editing demonstrates care regarding spelling & grammar Part 2: Final Essay (10%) · Your thesis statement presents your stance, & is clear & consistent throughout · Your organization of essay establishes which (relevant) claims you will make to argue your stance · You introduce clear, relevant claims by using a topic sentence at the top of each main paragraph · You develop your arguments by including all the necessary components; C.R.E.E structure is clear & consistent · Transitional words help to orientate your reader, & help your paragraphs to flow · You include relevant evidence to support each claim & your overall stance · Thoughtful editing demonstrates care regarding spelling & grammar · You use academic tonality throughout; accurate reference list, cover page, font, indentation, in-text citation, in APA formatting with only minor errors · You are able to quote and/or paraphrase with confidence

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