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Persuasive Essay

Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word essay on a topic of your choice.

This essay should have a clear and evocative title. Its thesis statement, found in the introduction, should be focused and purposeful, and the body of the essay should focus on developing your argument for a specific audience. Include at least three major logical justifications for your position, and incorporate at least three credible outside source to support each of these points. These researched sources must be appropriately cited using APA Writing & Style Guidelines, which are consistent with APA guidelines

Apa format no plagiarism perfect grammar

PERSUASIVE ESSAY RUBRICS-10 Pts 

Content

2 Points

 

Your

Points

 

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

· Paper is 1050-1400  words in length

· Is organized in a manner that the reader can follow

.5

 

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and  persuasive.

.5

 

·  The essay includes descriptive, concrete, and relevant details; transitions between events; and paces the events appropriately for effect

.5

 

Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.

.5

 

 

 

 

Organization / Development

3 Points

 

Your

Points

 

The paper has a structure that is clear, logical, and easy to follow.

.5

 

The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience. Pronoun usage is appropriate. No first or second person.

.5

 

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

.5

 

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

.5

 

Transitions between sentences/paragraphs/sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought.

.5

 

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

.5

 

 

 

 

Mechanics

5 Points

 

Your

Points

 

The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices follow APA guidelines for format.

1

 

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

1

 

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

.5

 

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

1

 

Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.

1

 

Spelling is correct.

.5

 

 

 

 

Total

10 Points