assignment essay 1

Essay 1 Instructions and Checklist

Proposal Argument

In preparation for Essay 1 and by completing your textbook readings, you will be equipped to respond by objectively compiling information from a variety of sources to compose an essay that understands and practices reading, writing, and rhetoric within the context of a biblical worldview; applies methods of sound reasoning; produces well-structured essays; integrates sources accurately and effectively; writes with clarity; recognizes standard usage in English grammar, word choice (diction), phraseology, and sentence structure; and applies knowledge of sentence structure to basic sentence editing and revision (Syllabus MLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and Module/Week 3 LOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

Assignment

In Module/Week 3, you will write a 1,000–1,200-word proposal argument essay from the thesis/outline that you submitted in Module/Week 2. Please note the word count does not include citations.

Proposal Argument Prompt

Write a proposal argument about what the government should do to relieve the student-loan burden. Use the readings on pages 569–585 to support your thesis statement and provide opposing viewpoints. Be sure to integrate a total of at least 4 quotations, summaries and/or paraphrases from the readings. Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (Current APA, MLA, or Turabian). You may include biblical support in addition to the support from the textbook readings.

As you compose your essay, be sure to:

a. Include all parts identified in “Structuring a Proposal Argument” found on page 561 in your Practical Argument textbook.

b. Include at least 4 quotations, summaries, and/or paraphrases from the readings on pages 569–585 to support your thesis statement and provide opposing argument(s).

c. Follow the appropriate formatting style for your degree program (current MLA, APA, or Turabian).

d. Use signal phrases and proper in-text citations; make sure you include a references (current APA), bibliography (current Turabian) or works cited (current MLA) page.

e. Use the Essay 1 Grading Rubric and the proofreading checklist (provided below) to draft and revise your essay. Please note the essay proofreading checklist is not exactly the same as the outline proofreading checklist, so be sure to review it carefully.

f. Type your degree program and which style of writing you are using (current MLA, APA, or Turabian) in the title of the saved document and in the “Submission Title” field on the submission link in Blackboard.

IMPORTANT: Fully cite all quotations, summaries, and paraphrases used within your essay, or those excerpts will be regarded as plagiarism and will result in a “0” on your essay and possible course failure.

Proofreading Checklist

Part 1

Read through your paper and check the appropriate boxes on the chart below. If any area of your paper needs revision, make sure you correct it before submitting your essay. One of the best ways to proofread your writing is to read it backwards to forwards, sentence-by-sentence. This helps you to see words and ideas that you may have missed. Another very successful tool for proofreading is to read your work out loud to someone else. Individuals often think that handing their paper to someone and asking them to read it is the same thing, but it is not. Instead, ask someone to listen while you read your own words. You will immediately hear what you missed or will want to improve in your writing.

Reading & Study Application	Successful	Needs Revision
1. Introduction: Establishes the context of the proposal and presents the essay’s thesis.
2. Explanation of the problem: Identifies the problem and explains why it needs to be solved.
3. Explanation of the solution: Proposes a solution and explains how it will solve the problem.
4. Evidence in support of the solution: Presents support for the proposed solution. Integrates a total of at least 4 quotes, summaries, and/or paraphrases from the reading assignments.
5. Benefits of the solution: Explains the positive results of the proposed course of action.
6. Refutation of opposing arguments: Addresses objections to the proposal.
7. Conclusion: Reinforces the main point of the proposal; includes a strong concluding statement.
8. Contains pathos (emotional) appeals, (values/belief) appeals, and/or logos (factual) appeals as appropriate.
9. Title reflects issue and proposal information.
10. Uses only third person pronouns (all first and second person pronouns have been removed).
11. If using current APA format, contains properly formatted, title, abstract, and References page. If using MLA format, contains a properly formatted Works Cited page. If using Turabian format, contains a properly formatted title page and Bibliography page.
12. Double-spaced.
13. Font is 12-point Times New Roman.
14. References/Works Cited/ Bibliography page includes all sources cited within the body of the essay.
15. Checked spelling, grammar/mechanics.

Part 2

When you are satisfied with the quality of your essay, post it to Blackboard via the SafeAssign link for grading. Do not forget to write your degree program and whether you are using current MLA, APA, or Turabian on the title page and in the “Submission Title” field when submitting your paper.

Submit Essay 1 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 3.