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Assignment8Template-Source2Summary.docx
STUDENT TEMPLATE
Assignment 8: Source 2 Summary (Template)
( Step 3 of 6 for your Critical Essay assignment)
Read or view your source and then copy and paste the reference here:
Answer the following questions using complete sentences:
1. What is the overall main idea of your source?
2. What is the main point of the first part of the source?
3. What is one piece of information that supports this point?
4. What is the main point in the middle of the source?
5. What is one piece of information that supports this point?
6. What is the main point of the final part of the source?
7. What is one piece of information that supports that point?
8. If there is a conclusion or call to action, what is it?
Now, combine all the sentences for a summary for your summary paragraph. Write it, following this format:
<Authorlastname> (YEAR) explains that <paste sentence from #1 here>. Paste sentence 2. Paste sentence 3. Paste sentence 4. Paste sentence 5. Paste sentence 6. Paste sentence 7. Paste sentence 8.
Write your paragraph here:
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Assignment8.docx
Assignment 8: Source 2 Summary
Source 2 Summary (Step 3 of 6 for your Critical Essay assignment)
This assignment follows the same process as Assignment 7 – Source 1 Summary.
Download this template Download Download this template to complete your work and submit it for this week’s assignment.
1. Continue with the same topic you chose in the previous assignment. Choose Source 2 from that topic below:
TOPIC: First-Gen College Students
SOURCE 2
Rodriguez, D. (2024, May 15). Handling the pressure of being a first generation college student. The College Voice. https://www.mcccvoice.org/first-gen-college-students/Links to an external site.
TOPIC: College Stress and Self-Care
SOURCE 2
Mostardi, A. (2025, January 3). The importance of self-care in college. Eastern University. https://www.eastern.edu/news/self-careLinks to an external site.
2. Read or view the second source given for your topic and take notes (you are generating material for your Critical Essay). You want to identify the source’s overall main idea and identify the main points from the beginning, middle, and end of the source that come together to build the overall main idea. (Tip: the idea from the end of the source usually concern’s the author's conclusion and call to action).
3. You will then download Download download and complete the template
Rubric
Assignment 8 Rubric
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Assignment 8 Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePre-Writing |
10 to >8.0 ptsAdvancedThe questions are answered thoroughly in sentences. 8 to >5.0 ptsProficientThe questions are answered but not necessarily thoroughly or in sentences. 5 to >0 ptsNeeds WorkMany questions are not answered, or sentences are not used. |
10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFirst Sentence |
10 to >8.0 ptsAdvancedThe first sentence identifies the author and year and states the author’s overall idea clearly and accurately. 8 to >6.4 ptsProficientThe first sentence identifies some of these elements: the author and year and the author’s overall main idea The statement of the author’s overall main idea may not be clear and accurate. 6.4 to >0 ptsNeeds WorkThe first sentence lacks essential elements, and the overall main idea is not stated or not stated accurately or clearly. |
10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary Section |
25 to >21.0 ptsAdvancedThe summary section meets all of the following criteria: 3 main ideas are provided with supporting detail. The paragraph uses complete sentences that are clear and objective (do not share the student’s opinion or analysis). 21 to >17.0 ptsProficientThe summary section is missing one or more of the following criteria: 3 main ideas are provided and written in complete sentences. Ideas are supported by details. Sentences are clear and objective (do not share the student’s opinion or analysis). 17 to >0 ptsNeeds WorkThe summary section is missing essential parts of the following: 3 main ideas are provided and written in complete sentences. Ideas are supported by details. Sentences are clear and objective (do not share student’s opinion or analysis). |
25 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA |
5 to >4.0 ptsAdvancedThe paragraph includes a correctly formatted narrative in-text citation. The reference is copied and pasted accurately from the lecture into the assignment. 4 to >3.0 ptsProficientThe paragraph lacks some of the following: it includes a correctly formatted narrative in-text citation and contains a complete APA references list citation. 3 to >0 ptsNeeds WorkThe paragraph lacks the following: it includes a correctly formatted narrative in-text citation and contains a complete APA references list citation. |
5 pts |
Total Points: 50
FEEDBACK FROM LAST ASSIGNMENT:
Well done!
This Source 1 Summary that succeeds by
· answering all questions with complete sentences
· writing a clear and objective summary paragraph
· completing the formatted first sentence correctly
· copying and pasting the References page entry from the lecture
Keep up the great effort!
Assignment8Template-Source2Summary.docx
STUDENT TEMPLATE
Assignment 8: Source 2 Summary (Template)
( Step 3 of 6 for your Critical Essay assignment)
Read or view your source and then copy and paste the reference here:
Answer the following questions using complete sentences:
1. What is the overall main idea of your source?
2. What is the main point of the first part of the source?
3. What is one piece of information that supports this point?
4. What is the main point in the middle of the source?
5. What is one piece of information that supports this point?
6. What is the main point of the final part of the source?
7. What is one piece of information that supports that point?
8. If there is a conclusion or call to action, what is it?
Now, combine all the sentences for a summary for your summary paragraph. Write it, following this format:
<Authorlastname> (YEAR) explains that <paste sentence from #1 here>. Paste sentence 2. Paste sentence 3. Paste sentence 4. Paste sentence 5. Paste sentence 6. Paste sentence 7. Paste sentence 8.
Write your paragraph here:
