Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
· Textbook: Chapter 8, 9
· Lesson
· Completed Week 5 Source Evaluation Worksheet
· Minimum of 5 sources (from Week 5)
Instructions
This week, you will complete your argumentative essay. Following the direction offered by Jackson and Newberry (2016) in Chapter 12, write an argumentative essay on the issue you chose in Week 2. Be sure your essay contains the following:
· An introduction containing a thesis that states the issue, your position on the issue, what the paper will cover, and in what order
· At least 2 paragraphs that each contain a well-supported (and documented) claim or sub-argument that will provide strong support for your fallacy-free argument
· At least 1 paragraph discussing a documented, reasonable counterclaim to your position that needs to be a legitimate claim that someone has actually made as a counter-position on your issue
· At least 1 paragraph offering a reasonable, documented response to that counterclaim
· A conclusion that summarizes the argument and conclusion
Note: As you do your research, it is permissible to change your sources. Also, because of the recency and relevance of these issues, no sources older than 5 years should be used other than as historical information. Critical thinkers do the research first and then side with the preponderance of evidence. You might want to follow that principle.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
· Length: 750-1000 words - approx. 3-4 pages (not including title page or references page)
· 1-inch margins
· Double spaced
· 12-point Times New Roman font
· Title page
· References page (5 sources)
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Argumentative Essay Grading Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Argumentative Essay Grading Rubric - 150 pts
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Argumentative Essay Grading Rubric - 150 pts
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntro Paragraph: Thesis Preview of Argument
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10.0 pts
Well-developed introductory paragraph with stated thesis, detailed description of issue, necessary background; and preview (roadmap) to essay.
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8.5 pts
Thesis stated with some background and description of issue but somewhat vague or unclear, and incomplete or unclear preview.
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7.5 pts
Thesis is largely unclear; contains extraneous material not relevant to topic with little or no preview.
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6.0 pts
Thesis is completely unclear, not relevant, or missing entirely. No preview of argument is present. Largely opinion or irrelevant material.
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0.0 pts
No thesis statement; no argument stated.
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10.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody Paragraphs
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40.0 pts
Main points are well-developed, relevant and well-connected to thesis; preview developed as stated in introduction.
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34.0 pts
Main points develop preview, but not all are explicitly linked to thesis.
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30.0 pts
One or more points not developed or with minimal development.
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24.0 pts
Ideas are poorly developed; lacks central theme or development of thesis.
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0.0 pts
Ideas are disjointed; there is no central theme.
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40.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOpposing View
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20.0 pts
Refutation fairly recognizes strongest points of opposing view; refutation is relevant and responsive.
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17.0 pts
Acknowledges opposing view but does not address with relevant and responsive refutation.
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15.0 pts
Vague refutation of opposing view.
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12.0 pts
No refutation of opposing view.
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0.0 pts
No opposing view mentioned.
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConcluding Paragraph
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10.0 pts
Conclusion effectively sums up and restates argument without repetition.
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8.5 pts
Conclusion merely restates thesis but does not sum up argument.
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7.5 pts
Conclusion does not effectively capture thesis and/or argument.
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6.0 pts
Conclusion merely repeats intro.
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0.0 pts
No conclusion.
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10.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
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20.0 pts
Focused and well-organized. Logical and convincing progression of ideas. Clear premises leading to clear conclusions. Smooth transitions. No “filler” or extraneous material.
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17.0 pts
Organized and focused. Logical presentation of ideas developed as arguments, but some parts conclusory without adequate support/premises. Some awkward transitions. Little to no extraneous material is included.
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15.0 pts
Somewhat disorganized or lacking in focus; progression of ideas difficult to follow. Awkward or no transitions. Extraneous material.
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12.0 pts
High degree of disorganization. No transitions. Lacks focus. Does not employ argumentative forms.
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0.0 pts
Disorganized; no focus.
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Sources
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20.0 pts
References are scholarly; all points well-supported by credible and authoritative sources, used accurately, appropriately, offering solid support to points, without excessive quotation. Presented concisely in paraphrase or summation with no long quotes.
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17.0 pts
Most references are scholarly. May have some incorrect citations, long quotations as opposed to summations; may have few or weak connections to sources; some support maybe weak or not well-integrated.
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15.0 pts
Sources are few or are not scholarly; source may lack credibility, be dated. Sources do not actually offer support for points for which they are cited; weak support; support not well-integrated.
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12.0 pts
Sources are not scholarly. Points are unsupported by credible, reliable and authoritative evidence.
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0.0 pts
No sources cited.
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting of Sources
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10.0 pts
All references/in-text citations are properly formatted per APA style.
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8.5 pts
Most references/in-text citations are properly formatted per APA style.
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7.5 pts
Some references/in-text citations are properly formatted per APA style, but there are several errors.
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6.0 pts
Several major errors in formatting of references/in-text citations that indicate a lack of understanding of APA format.
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0.0 pts
No sources cited/formatted.
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10.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics
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20.0 pts
The writing is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.
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17.0 pts
The writing contains a few major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.
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15.0 pts
The writing contains some major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.
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12.0 pts
The writing contains several major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.
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0.0 pts
No effort
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20.0 pts
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Total Points: 150.0
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