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Detailed instructions for writing your paper are in the Course Overview folder. Please upload your file. This assignment is worth 100 points.
Start Date Jul 24, 2017 12:00 AM
End Date Aug 4, 2017 11:59 PM
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Rubric Name: Position Paper
Position Paper Excellent Good Fair Unacceptable
Introduction/Background of Topic (including position of each side)
15 points
Introduces topic and position of both sides thoroughly exceeding
expectations
10 points
Introduces topic and position of both sides
clearly
6 points
Introduces topic and position of only one side, but does so
effectively
3 points
Does not introduce topic or reference other position
Thesis 15 points
Assertion of thesis thoroughly exceeding
expectations
10 points
Assertion of thesis accurately
6 points
Assertion of thesis with limited
effectiveness (i.e., one has to dig for the
thesis)
3 points
No thesis is asserted
Argument Supporting Thesis
15 points
Supports thesis with thorough and logical
evidence
10 points
Supports thesis with evidence that lacks
either thoroughness or logic
6 points
Does not support thesis with evidence other than opinion
3 points
Does not provides any valid evidence to support the thesis
Argument Against Thesis
15 points
Presents argument against thesis that demonstrates
thorough knowledge of the opposition
10 points
Presents argument against thesis that
does not demonstrate thorough knowledge; obvious gaps in
research
6 points
Presents argument against thesis that is based on opinion only
3 points
Does not present counterargument
Citation of Sources 15 points 10 points 6 points 3 points
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Intext citations are thorough with
attention to detail; all areas that should be documented are
Intext citations are complete, but there are a few areas that
should be documented
Intext citations are complete, but there
are numerous incidents that are not documented but
should be
No intext citations
Spelling and Grammar 15 points
No more than 1 spelling or
grammatical errors
10 points
No more than 2 spelling or
grammatical errors
6 points
No more than 3 spelling or
grammatical errors
3 points
More than 4 spelling or grammatical errors
Overall Score Excellent 90 or more
Good 80 or more
Fair 70 or more
Unacceptable 0 or more
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Review the Introduction and Objectives page. Research and prepare your Position Paper. Complete all activities on the Learning Activities page. Post any questions about the course or assignments in the Help! Discussion.
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To meet the learning objectives for this topic, you will complete these activities. Print this page and use it as a checklist.
Review the Introduction and Objectives page. Submit your Position Paper to the dropbox. Post any questions about the course or assignments in the Help! Discussion.
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So Much to Overcome Position Paper
(Check calendar for due date)
In your documented 34 page position paper, you will present an arguable opinion responding to the issue you choose from the options below. Your goal in this paper is to convince me that your position is valid and worth listening to. (Not necessarily to convince me to change my position). Within the paper, you are to address all sides of the issue, persuading me that your knowledge is wellfounded. That means that you must support your argument with evidence to ensure the validity of your claims, as well as address the counterclaims to show that you are wellinformed about both sides. Intext citations and a bibliography or works cited page is required. You may either use Turabian (Chicago Manual of Style) or APA format.
Analyzing an Issue and Developing an Argument
You should do some research on the subject matter chosen. While you may already have a position on your topic and an idea about which side of the argument you want to take, you need to ensure that your position is well supported. Supporting evidence will likely include a combination of the following:
1. Factual Knowledge Information that is verifiable and agreed upon by almost everyone. 2. Statistical Inferences Interpretation of the facts. 3. Informed Opinion Opinion developed through research and/or expertise. 4. Personal Testimony Personal experience related by a knowledgeable party.
The Paper
1. Introduction which introduces the topic, provides background, asserts your position on the issue. 2. Counter argument which summarizes the counterclaims and provides supporting information to those claims, yet refutes the claim by poking holes into the counterclaim argument.
3. Your argument, which asserts the points to your claim, supports your claim with evidence and gives your opinion.
4. Conclusion, which restates your thesis and major points.
(Extracted from: http://homepages.uhwo.hawaii.edu/~writing/position.htm)
Topics
You will present one of the following topics. You are expected to present both sides of the issue, additional evidence to support the issue, and your position on the issue.
Did the TransAtlantic Slave Trade Underdevelop Africa? Did Colonialism Distort Contemporary African development? Is the Abundance of Mineral and Energy Resources the key to Africa's Development? Should International Drug Companies Provide HIV/AIDS Drugs to Africa Free of Charge? Is Sexual Promiscuity a Major Reason for the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Africa? Is Corruption the Result of Poor African Leadership?
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Introduction
This week is intended primarily as a work week; finishing, or for some of you starting on, your position paper which is due in the next topic. The instructions are in the Course Overview folder. Please make sure and follow those instructions carefully.
In the past where students have fallen short on this assignment are mostly in 2 areas:
1) Not presenting both sides of the argument.
Remember the idea is to convince me that you know both sides of the argument and why you have chosen the position you choose.
2) Intext citation.
It is not sufficient that you simply provide a bibliography or work cited page at the end.
Good luck doing the research!
Objectives
After completing the learning activities for this topic, you will be able to:
Defend a position on one topic that presents challenges to the continent of Africa. Demonstrate their knowledge of art and the economic realities of the continent.
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Introduction
Even recognizing there are vast discrepancies as to the severity of many of the modern challenges facing the continent of Africa, the reality is there are common threads that cut across regional boundaries, ethnic differences, and even socioeconomic status. It seems resolving those challenges requires first gaining an understanding of the issues. For example, did colonization destroy Africa and therefore to blame for what is seen in the 21st century, or can descendants of indigenous Africans be trusted to control the plethora of mineral resources of the continent, or is the solution the pouringin of foreign dollars? These are the kinds of questions that must be answered in order to even begin any conversation about resolution.
Objectives
After completing the learning activities for this topic, you will be able to:
Recognize many of the major challenges the Continent of Africa faces in the 21st century. Articulate opposing view points on various challenges facing Africa. Synthesize the historical background of Africa with the challenges facing the continent in order to better understand modern Africa.
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