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Week 15/16 Final Argument Essay w/ MLA Citations

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Below is a preview of the Argumentative Essay assignment we will be working on for the next couple of weeks:

Write a persuasive essay—one that has a clearly stated thesis and presents an argument on a specific topic from the list below. You must use at least 4 secondary sources from the BPCC library. Not a basic Google search

Below is a list of acceptable topics.

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Requirements: 1500 words for the essay itself

Outline 700 (TEAL outline)

Total of six paragraphs

· Include at least two supporting points.

· Use outside sources that are in MLA format and cited in-text. This means that you will need a work cited page and in-text citations. The works cited page is part of your essay and is on a separate page at the end of the essay. The easiest way to include your work cited page is to insert a page break at the end of your essay and then build your works cited page from there. Also, make sure to follow MLA guidelines (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for citations.

You must include four outside sources in your rough draft. I am not "requiring" an additional source for your final draft. However, it a great way to add length to your final draft.

You must include a works cited page with both your rough and final drafts.

Consider the opposition. Have a section— t he first body paragraph in your essay. —in which you consider the opposite of your thesis—the opposing view—and explain why, in the end, you disagree with the opposition.

Rubric

Persuasive Essay (2)

Persuasive Essay (2)

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus or Thesis

10 pts

The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and effectively outlines the main points to be discussed.

8 pts

The thesis statement names the topic of the essay but does not effectively preview the structure of the paper, or the thesis statement is misplaced.

6 pts

The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not identify the topic or state the position.

2 pts

The thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport for Position

15 pts

Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates the reader\\\'s concerns, biases or arguments and has provided at least 1 counter-argument.

14 pts

Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement.

11 pts

Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement.

10 pts

Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences).

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAudience

10 pts

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential reader and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Anticipates reader's questions and provides thorough answers appropriate for that audience. Essay adheres to "Mr. Brown's Writing Guidelines."

8 pts

Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience.

6 pts

Demonstrates some understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments appropriate for that audience.

5 pts

It is not clear who the author is writing for.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTransitions

10 pts

A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected

8 pts

Transitions show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety

6 pts

Some transitions work well, but some connections between ideas are fuzzy.

5 pts

The transitions between ideas are unclear OR nonexistent.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClosing Paragraph

10 pts

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer\\\'s position. Effective restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph.

8 pts

The conclusion is recognizable. The author\\\'s position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph.

6 pts

The author\\\'s position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning.

5 pts

There is no conclusion - the paper just ends.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSentence Structure

10 pts

All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.

8 pts

Most sentences are well-constructed and there is some varied sentence structure in the essay.

6 pts

Most sentences are well constructed, but there is no variation is structure.

2 pts

Most sentences are not well-constructed or varied.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar & Spelling

10 pts

Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

8 pts

Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

6 pts

Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

2 pts

Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources

20 pts

All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly.

16 pts

All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and most are cited correctly.

12 pts

Most sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly.

5 pts

Many sources are suspect (not credible) AND/OR are not cited correctly.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuotations

Quotations

5 pts

No Description

Uses several quotations to support his or her points. Introduces or integrates all quotations smoothly into the sentence.

3 pts

No Description

Uses quotations but does not integrate or introduce all the quotations effectively.

1 pts

Uses barely any quotations to support his or her points and does not introduce or integrate the quotations effectively.

0 pts

No Marks

5 pts

Total Points: 100