Articulating a Strong Written Argument CM220M4-02

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Revise and Resubmit. Use the Writing Center!

Marina,

Thank you for submitting your draft. Overall, you have a solid bit of work here. Just because you're being asked does not mean you did not write a fair draft. Seek the help you need to raise this to meet all the Competence standards. You may also try to raise it to hit the Mastery standards too!

In general, I really liked how you lay out different challenges people face. But my question is--why? I mean, most educated people know these things. They know there are gender and racial and religious discrimination. What are you calling for here?

One major suggestion I have, which you can see in the bubble comments in the document and the rubric below, is to think about what you want your audience (See Module 3) to think or do differently. Cut back on how much you just "sharing" information. And instead, what do you want your local audience to do?

This points to another issue: I see very limited use of sources. I encoruage you to make sure you use 4+ sources as required. Using doesn't just mean sticking them in either--it means quoting, paraphrasing, and so forth. I really like this source: https://www.ursinus.edu/live/files/1160-integrating-quotespdf., It is based in MLA, so you will need to edit it for APA. It is also based on quoting--but you can use the ideas here for any source integration, including summaries and paraphrases. I also suggest doing some quoting, which I see very limited of here so far.

Really, how you lead in and lead out of sources is the ONE area I think needs attention before this hits mastery.

I suggest a clear outline here:

  • Introduction
  • Types of discrimiation (1-2 parapgraphs, tops)
  • ONE policy you are clearly arguing for a local audience to implement
  • Reason 1 for this policy
  • Reason 2 for this policy
  • Reason 3 for this policy
  • Why some may not like this policy, but why it's the best option
  • Conclusion

I suggest using the Writing Center before resubmitting. Revise the paper based on my comments. Then, meet with someone one on one. If you cannot, at least send it in via the submission portal. Then, make the revisions suggested by the Writing Center. This way, you'll set yourself up for success on your next submission.

Please reach out if you have questions, [email protected] 

 

MET

NOT YET MET

 Thesis and support

 

 

 Competency

 

 

Includes a problem solving, persuasive thesis at the end of the introduction paragraph

  

 X

Develops the thesis with at least three supporting points

 

 I don't really see a clear argumentative thesis--what do you want your readers to think or do?

Develops the thesis by refuting at least one challenge to the thesis or misconception about the topic

  

 I don't see a clear argument being developed.

 Mastery

 

 

Uses the enthymeme format to create a logical thesis statement

 

 X

Provides a local solution to address the problem

 

 The solution being offered up is vague as is. Be more specific as you revise.

Includes specific examples to illustrate supporting points

 

 x

Avoids overgeneralizations and logical fallacies

  

 I see a lot of generalization versus specific instances and examples of these and how they pertain to your point.

 Source integration

 

 

 Competency

 

 

Integrates information and ideas from at least four credible sources to support the thesis and main points

 You definitely use a variety of sources. Well-done. I worry about integration, though! This may be the only area of competency that you need to revise for.

Includes at least one Purdue Global library source

 X

 

 Mastery

 

 

Explains how evidence from the sources related to the thesis statement and supporting points

 

 Generally, no. Sources are not lead out of. Explain how quotes support the point you are making prior to moving on.

Uses paraphrase and summary to convey ideas from sources as opposed to relying on direct quotation

  

I don't see real discussion of sources to support point.

Uses at least three academic sources

  

 Insufficient srources are used.

 Organization

 

 

 Competency

 

 

Paragraphs clearly support the thesis statement

  

 Without a clear thesis, this can't be met.

Paragraphs are cohesively organized using PIE (point, illustrate, explain)

 X

 

 Mastery

 

 

Uses clear transitions within and between paragraphs

  

I generally don't see transitions between paragraphs

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