help with assgn (3) due in 24 hours

Instructions

Description: In this assignment, you will more deeply analyze the assigned reading,  Ralph Waldo Emerson, Excerpt "On Nature". By composing this short rhetorical analysis, you will practice how to critically analyze, interpret, and evaluate an argument text and how to effectively develop, interpret and express ideas through written communication.

Prep Steps: Read the Week 11 assignment:  Ralph Waldo Emerson, Excerpt "On Nature" and watch the live discussion videos shared in the  Week 11 Checklist. For extra support, use the SOAPStone Graphic Organizer or Questions to Ask About Nonfiction to support your analysis. 

Instructions:

1. After completing the prep steps above, choose 2 of the prompts below:

· How does Emerson persuade readers to trust their own judgment, rather than rely on the insights made by previous generations?

· In Emerson’s view, how does communing with nature restore an individual’s “wholeness?” How is wholeness diminished by society and social institutions?

· What about Emerson’s ideas resonate with you? Do you find any of them to be problematic? Explain why, including relevant examples or analogies, etc. 

GUIDELINES:  including quotations from the text that best illustrate your main points and analysis

· 1-3 well-developed paragraphs.

· A well-developed paragraph should have a clear topic sentence, supporting evidence (including quotations), and analysis that ties the evidence back to your main argument.

· Structure your paragraph(s) logically, making sure that your topic sentence(s) focus on a specific aspect of the question you are addressing.

· Textual evidence: Aim to include at least 3+ quotations and/or citations to support your main points.

. Choose quotations that directly illustrate Emerson's ideas and your analysis.

. Integrate quotations smoothly into your writing by introducing them with context and explaining their relevance to your argument.

Criteria

CAPSTONE

20 points

MILESTONE

15 points

MILESTONE

10 points

BENCHMARK

5 points

N/A

0 points

Criterion Score

CONTEXT OF & PURPOSE FOR WRITING

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and focuses all elements of the work.

Demonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a clear focus on the assigned task(s) (e.g., the task aligns with audience, purpose, and context).

Demonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., begins to show awareness of audience's perceptions and assumptions).

Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of instructor or self as audience).

Assignment used did not allow for assessment of this criteria.

Score of CONTEXT OF & PURPOSE FOR WRITING,

/ 20

CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer's understanding, and shaping the whole work.

Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work.

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work.

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work.

Assignment used did not allow for assessment of this criteria.

Score of CONTENT DEVELOPMENT,

/ 20

GENRE & DISCIPLINE CONVENTIONS

Demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of a wide range of conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task (s) including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices

Demonstrates consistent use of important conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s), including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices

Follows expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation

Attempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation.

Assignment used did not allow for assessment of this criteria.

Score of GENRE & DISCIPLINE CONVENTIONS,

/ 20

SOURCES & EVIDENCE

Demonstrates skillful use of high quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.

Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.

Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.

Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writing.

Assignment used did not allow for assessment of this criteria.

Score of SOURCES & EVIDENCE,

/ 20

CONTROL OF SYNTAX & MECHANICS

Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error free.

Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors.

Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.

Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.

Assignment used did not allow for assessment of this criteria.

Score of CONTROL OF SYNTAX & MECHANICS,

/ 20