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Writing Project #5:

Extended Argument

The objective of this assignment is to construct an extended argument that builds on Writing Project # 4 (proposal and annotated bibliography).

Writing Project #5 asks you to pick a side and argue for that position. It also is critical to take “the other sides” into account (and refute them), as that will make your own argument more effective.

In an argumentative paper, you need to

· Make a specific claim with your thesis about what you are arguing should happen concerning the topic.

· Choose a specific structure for your argument.

· Find convincing reasons to support your claim.

· Inform your audience about the issue you are analyzing.

· Do research in order to justify your reasons, read/evaluate the material critically, and provide sufficient evidence for each reason.

· Analyze the opposing views and write about them honestly and fairly.

Research Focus

For this assignment, we will focus on using the information we find, in our own writing:

· Using various resources to select credible and appropriate sources.

· Integrating those quotations and paraphrases appropriately to support the writer’s argument, with accurate APA citation throughout text and in References page.

· Note that visual aids are critical to this assignment, so you will want to select, use, and discuss at least two (2) visuals: charts, photographs, maps, drawings, cartoons, graphs, etc. Be sure to explain and discuss them in your own text, so they connect to your arguments, and be sure to cite them appropriately and accurately.

Your essay should include the following parts:

· Introduction: this is where you tell your readers what the essay is about. This is also where you need to make sure that you capture your readers’ attention, provide background information, describe existing arguments and counterarguments, etc. For this paper, your introduction need not be limited to a single paragraph.

· Thesis: this is where you establish your debatable claim. Make sure that your claim is very specific. Your thesis should include a brief outline of your whole paper and may appear somewhere within the first two pages of the essay, towards the end of your introduction.

· Body:

· Each paragraph in the body of your paper needs to have a main point that you can support with specific evidence. That evidence must be cited appropriately and correctly. You should include appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos.

· This is also where you outline opposing points of view—at least acknowledging them and, as appropriate, refuting those other claims.

· Conclusion: this is where you close your essay by briefly recapping your essay, describing its connection with similar issues, and stating the significance of your paper with future directions and implications of your research.

· Works Cited: The Works Cited page is not your annotated bibliography – it should follow proper APA format for a Works Cited page and reference only the sources that you include in your essay. For this essay, you will need to include at least five (5) sources. Two (2) of these sources will be read in RWS. You will need to find three (3) sources on your own.

Length: six – eight (6-8) typed double-spaced pages.

Peer Review: all major writing assignments for ENG 105 are peer-reviewed, which means your classmates and teacher will give you comments and suggestions on how to improve your work—and you also will provide them with your comments and suggestions for improving their papers. Part of your grade for each writing project depends on the peer review suggestions you provide, as well as how effectively you use the suggestions you receive as you revise your own work.

Reflection: There are reflection questions on pages 420-421 that your instructor may ask you to complete.

Writing Project 5, Extended Argument Paper (20 % of Grade = 200 Points)

Criteria

Attention to prompt,

assignment objectives, and content

Argument is identifiable, reasonable, and sound; every point and counterpoint is supported by persuasive evidence.

Either argument is not easily identifiable OR not all points and counterpoints are supported by evidence.

Argument is not easily identifiable AND not all points and counterpoints are supported by evidence; opinions without evidence to support those opinions.

Argument is barely identifiable; few points and counterpoints are supported by evidence and examples.

Does not address this

Subject area.

Organization / argument / refute the other side

Introduction provides context for the rest of the paper and sufficiently introduces the issue; thesis is explicit and clear; conclusion recasts thesis, provides cohesion to whole paper, and restates the argument.

The text is adequate at providing sufficient context for the rest of the essay and the issue in the introduction; at clearly introducing the main ideas in the thesis; at synthesizing main argument in the conclusion.

The text is minimal in providing sufficient context for the rest of the essay and the issue in the introduction; at clearly introducing the main ideas in the thesis; recasting thesis, at synthesizing main ideas in the conclusion.

The text is weak in providing sufficient context for the rest of the essay and the issue in the introduction; at clearly introducing the main ideas in the thesis; at synthesizing the main ideas for the argument in the conclusion.

Does not address this

Subject area.

Research Objectives

Quotations and paraphrases are effectively integrated and analyzed; at least 10 credible sources are used to support the author’s arguments and various perspectives.

Quotations and paraphrases are well integrated and analyzed; at least 10 credible sources are used to support the author’s arguments and various perspectives.

Quotations and paraphrases are adequately integrated and analyzed; fewer than 10 credible sources are used to support the author’s arguments and various perspectives.

Quotations and paraphrases are poorly integrated and analyzed; fewer than 7 sources are used to support the author’s arguments and various perspectives.

Does not address this

Subject area.

Technological literacy (use of graphics)

Tables, charts, or illustrations effectively support main points of the argument and are thoroughly interpreted in the text.

Tables, charts, or illustrations support main points and are well-interpreted in the text.

Tables, charts, or illustrations support main points sufficiently and are adequately interpreted in the text.

Tables, charts, or illustrations do not support main points and are insufficiently interpreted in the text.

Does not address this

area.

Language

Use, mechanics, and formatting

Superior editing—professional looking essay with limited errors spelling, grammar, word order, word usage, sentence structure, and punctuation. Author successfully uses academic English, and strong word choice keeps audience engaged. MLA or APA formatting followed with very few errors.

Good editing—professional looking essay with few errors per page in spelling, grammar, word order, word usage, sentence structure, and punctuation. Author may be too casual in a few places and does not always hold the audience’s interest. MLA or APA formatting followed with some errors.

Fair editing—essay does not quite meet professional standards because of repeated problems per page with the following: spelling, grammar, word order, word usage, sentence structure, and punctuation. Author is too casual in several places AND fails to effectively engage target audience. MLA or APA formatting followed with many errors.

Careless editing—several errors per paragraph in spelling, grammar, word order, word usage, sentence structure, and punctuation; informal and ineffective language used in multiple instance AND MLA or APA formatting has many errors OR missing Works Cited/ References page.

Does not address this

subject area.

Peer Review

Provided helpful, specific comments in all areas of the peer review sheets. Incorporated peer review comments and feedback into their final draft. Noticeable difference between drafts.

Provided helpful, specific comments on many of the sections of the peer review sheets. Incorporated some peer review and feedback into their final draft. Some difference between drafts.

Provided some helpful comments on the peer review sheets, but did not address all areas or comments were not specific. Did not incorporate many comments into final draft. Minor difference between drafts.

Did not provide helpful comments on peer review sheets. No difference between drafts.

Does not address this

subject area.