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Complete the following for this assignment:

  • Choose a topic for your argument or persuasive essay from the list provided in the Individual Project instructions.
  • Post your thesis and outline to the Discussion Board. Follow the model provided in the Individual Project instructions.
  • Post at least two follow-up responses to classmates. Each response should contain answers to the following questions:
    • Write down what you consider to be the essay’s thesis and respond to it.
      • Do you agree or disagree?
      • What experiences have you had that are related to the topic?
      • What hints or cautions would you give the writer as he or she develops the topic?
    • List the author’s three main points and describe how each is or is not related to the thesis.
    • Make at least 1 suggestion to improve the student’s outline.

Click here if you need to watch a tutorial on submitting Discussion Boards.

Grading Rubric: 

Content

Thesis statement is in response to assigned or self-selected topic (with teacher approval). Thesis statement is a single sentence that contains the topic and the writer’s position on that topic. Three topic sentences provide relevant main points in support of thesis.

40%

Critical Thinking

Outline goes beyond statements of fact or generalities to assert a unique point of view on the topic.

30%

Presentation

Posts adhere to college-level standards of effective written communication skills, including correct grammar, spelling and mechanics.

10%

Interactivity

Actively participates throughout the week and provides substantive responses to at least 2 classmate posts following instructions provided.

20%

 

Reading Assignment

Chapter 1: "Choosing a Topic," Chapter 2: “The Basic Essay,” pp. 26-42; Chapter 5: "Writing Argument/Persuasion," Section III: Style Guides: "APA Style: Formatting a Paper."

 

  • Demonstrate effective strategies to apply critical thinking to research, plan, draft, and revise essays to address targeted audiences in written arguments.
  • Demonstrate effective written communication in content, organization, correct grammar, and cited sources in a properly formatted APA document.

 

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There is a list of topics attached and an attachement of how it should look                                 

 No Plagiarism As you choose your topic, keep in mind that your goal in English 107 is to create, week-by-week, a college-level research paper. You will submit a final draft of this paper at the end of Week 5. Although you will be allowed to change topics if needed, you should choose a topic this week that you will be comfortable researching and writing about throughout the course. Regardless of the topic that you choose, be sure to complete the following:
  • Format your essay in APA manuscript style. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions: APA style at AIU.
  • Include an introduction paragraph (place your thesis statement at or near the end of this paragraph).
  • Develop at least 3 main points in 3 body paragraphs, and include at least 1 counterargument.
  • End the essay with a wrap-up or conclusion paragraph.
  • 350-500 Words
  • There is an attached list of topics and an a sample of how it should look please pick a topic from the attachment sample.
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