ENGL 1711 03

Argumentative Research Paper: Four to five pages (not including the title page or works cited page). 

 

Final papers are due in the D2L assignment folder on Friday, July 23rd by 11:59 p.m.      

 

· Your paper will be evaluated and graded in the following areas according to the criteria as listed:

 

Content =90 points is based on the following things:

           

1.       An engaging introduction about your controversial issue with a thesis that states your position on it.  Refer to  Writing Introductions

 

2.        Developed body paragraphs that have topic and concluding sentences.

 

3.        Your side of the argument should be supported by at three or four different points, and you should demonstrate knowledge about the subject.

 

4.        Describe at least two reasonable points on the other side of the issue (your opposition).  You may include more than two, but two of them must be reasonable. 

 

5.         The usage of transitions where needed.

 

6.         The paper must have a clear pattern of organization.

 

7.       You must cite or refer to all of the sources you listed on your works cited page with a signal phrase and a parenthetical reference.  There is a minimum of three outside sources, but no more than eight.  At least three of your sources have to be reliable and scholarly in nature, such as the sources from Opposing Viewpoints or the Academic Search Premier.

 

8.         A concluding paragraph.

Grammar =35 points:

 

The paper must be edited for spelling, grammar and punctuation.  Keep your tone formal and objective.  That means omitting second person references, abbreviations, and slang.

 

Format =25 points is based on the following things:

 

· Correct MLA style in-paper citation, including signal phrases and parenthetical references when necessary.  Refer to in Paper Citations Guidelines and student research paper examples.

· Works Cited page (total of 15 points for this).  See the Works Cited Guidelines on page 634 and designated student research papers for examples.

· A title page

· Pages must be numbered.  (See student paper examples)

· Typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font

· Use paragraph format with an indent

· Use one inch margins around the paper