Paper 2 Argumentative Research Paper – 20 points:
Post your topic for your argumentative paper to the discussion board on Blackboard following the directions on the discussion board forum. This topic should relate to the research you did for your literature review/annotated bibliography. Be sure you get feedback from me BEFORE you begin writing your paper.
Your paper is persuasive. You want your audience to accept a new idea or see something from a different perspective. Perhaps you want to convince them ultimately to take action in some way; perhaps you want to change their beliefs about or understanding of an issue.
Think about the box. The best way to change an O to an X is through dialogue: understanding the “other” perspective is key to creating new possibilities you can offer your audience.
In this paper, you are presenting a possibility for social change. This is not as easy as debating a topic. Here you will state your argument clearly and support it with claims that are supported by research. However, you must also acknowledge the possible opposition or concerns of those who are not necessarily in agreement with you.
Be sure you read the rubric and present compelling and clearly supported arguments. Be present to your writing but avoid argumentative fallacies (you can review these in your text or look at sources I have listed on Resources page in Argumentative/persuasive Paper folder).
This is a 3000 word paper following MLA format. You are responsible for learning MLA format (I suggest you go to the library for how-to’s or go to Purdue Owl (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ for support). Your paper will have to be done in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, with one-inch margins.
Save your paper as a word document. Name it in the following format: YourLastName PersPaper Datesubmitted. For example, Long PersPaper 3-23-2020
Attach your paper to the discussion board titled “Final Paper”.
Category
Exceeds Standard
Meets Standard
Nearly Meets Standard
Does Not Meet Standard
No Evidence
Introduction
20
Clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose/author’s stance in interesting and thought-provoking way. The introduction is engaging, states the thesis and previews the structure of the paper.
Clearly states the paper’s purpose/author’s stance, although not in a particularly interesting way. The introduction states the thesis and previews the structure of the paper, may not be engaging for audience.
Somewhat states the paper’s purpose/author’s stance. The introduction states the thesis but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper.
Incomplete and/or unfocused. There is no clear introduction or thesis and the structure of the paper is missing.
Absent, no evidence
Body – Organization and support of claims
40
Each paragraph has thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea. Claims are supported with evidence from research; no logical fallacies are present. Writer demonstrates logical and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transitions are used to enhance organization.
Each paragraph has sufficient supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea. Most direct claims are supported with evidence from research. No argumentative fallacies. Logical organization, although ideas are not fully developed, and paragraphs may be confusing or unclear in parts.
Some paragraphs lack supporting detail sentences; logical fallacies may be present. Paragraph development present but not perfected. Paragraphs are confusing or unclear.
Paragraphs fails to develop the main idea; logical fallacies occur, claims are stated with little or no evidence. Little evidence of structure or organization; paper is confusing and difficult to follow.
Little effort to support main ideas. Fallacies detract from author credibility. No evidence of structure or organization
Conclusion
10
The conclusion is engaging and restates the thesis and main ideas. Gives powerful request/final plea to audience.
The conclusion restates the thesis and summarizes main ideas.
The conclusion does not adequately restate the thesis.
Incomplete and/or unfocused conclusion.
Absent
Mechanics/Usage
10
No errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling. No errors sentence structure and word usage.
Almost no errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling. Almost no errors in sentence structure and word usage.
Errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, sentence structure and/or word usage sometimes distract from the message.
Numerous and distracting errors in sentence structure and word usage prevent clear communication of ideas.
Errors are too numerous to make sense of paper.
In-text citation
10
All cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format with no errors.
Most cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format.
Inconsistencies evident.
Some cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format. Errors are noticeable.
Works are cited but not in the correct format.
No citations of sources.
Paper formatting and Works Cited
10
Done in the correct format with no errors. Includes at least 10 sources and all listed sources are used in paper. Primary sources are scholarly, well researched articles, others come from legitimate sources (not extremely biased or commercial unless explained as to why used).
Done in the correct format with few errors. All listed sources are used in paper. Includes most required sources; some of sources may not be legitimate, well researched sources and/or lack justification for use.
Substantial errors in formatting. All listed sources are used in paper but may not include required number of sources and/or all sources do not meet requirements.
Many errors in formatting. Not all listed sources are used in paper. May not have required number or type of sources.
Not formatted in MLA. Works Cited is absent or does not follow formatting. Sources are are very biased or commercial.
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