Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 8, 9
Lesson
Completed Week 5 Source Evaluation Worksheet
Minimum of 5 sources (from Week 5)
InstructionsThis week, you will complete your argumentative essay. Following the direction offered by Jackson and Newberry (2016) in Chapter 12, write an argumentative essay on the issue you chose in Week 2. Be sure your essay contains the following:
WEEK 2 Topic is Keto attached is some of the outline
An introduction containing a thesis that states the issue, your position on the issue, what the paper will cover, and in what order
At least 2 paragraphs that each contain a well-supported (and documented) claim or sub-argument that will provide strong support for your fallacy-free argument
At least 1 paragraph discussing a documented, reasonable counterclaim to your position that needs to be a legitimate claim that someone has actually made as a counter-position on your issue
At least 1 paragraph offering a reasonable, documented response to that counterclaim
A conclusion that summarizes the argument and conclusion
Note: As you do your research, it is permissible to change your sources. Also, because of the recency and relevance of these issues, no sources older than 5 years should be used other than as historical information. Critical thinkers do the research first and then side with the preponderance of evidence. You might want to follow that principle.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 750-1000 words – approx. 3-4 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (5 sources)
GradingThis activity will be graded using the Argumentative Essay Grading Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Argumentative Essay Grading Rubric – 150 pts
Argumentative Essay Grading Rubric – 150 pts
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntro Paragraph: Thesis Preview of Argument
10.0 ptsWell-developed introductory paragraph with stated thesis, detailed description of issue, necessary background; and preview (roadmap) to essay.
8.5 ptsThesis stated with some background and description of issue but somewhat vague or unclear, and incomplete or unclear preview.
7.5 ptsThesis is largely unclear; contains extraneous material not relevant to topic with little or no preview.
6.0 ptsThesis is completely unclear, not relevant, or missing entirely. No preview of argument is present. Largely opinion or irrelevant material.
0.0 ptsNo thesis statement; no argument stated.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody Paragraphs
40.0 ptsMain points are well-developed, relevant and well-connected to thesis; preview developed as stated in introduction.
34.0 ptsMain points develop preview, but not all are explicitly linked to thesis.
30.0 ptsOne or more points not developed or with minimal development.
24.0 ptsIdeas are poorly developed; lacks central theme or development of thesis.
0.0 ptsIdeas are disjointed; there is no central theme.
40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOpposing View
20.0 ptsRefutation fairly recognizes strongest points of opposing view; refutation is relevant and responsive.
17.0 ptsAcknowledges opposing view but does not address with relevant and responsive refutation.
15.0 ptsVague refutation of opposing view.
12.0 ptsNo refutation of opposing view.
0.0 ptsNo opposing view mentioned.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConcluding Paragraph
10.0 ptsConclusion effectively sums up and restates argument without repetition.
8.5 ptsConclusion merely restates thesis but does not sum up argument.
7.5 ptsConclusion does not effectively capture thesis and/or argument.
6.0 ptsConclusion merely repeats intro.
0.0 ptsNo conclusion.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
20.0 ptsFocused and well-organized. Logical and convincing progression of ideas. Clear premises leading to clear conclusions. Smooth transitions. No “filler” or extraneous material.
17.0 ptsOrganized and focused. Logical presentation of ideas developed as arguments, but some parts conclusory without adequate support/premises. Some awkward transitions. Little to no extraneous material is included.
15.0 ptsSomewhat disorganized or lacking in focus; progression of ideas difficult to follow. Awkward or no transitions. Extraneous material.
12.0 ptsHigh degree of disorganization. No transitions. Lacks focus. Does not employ argumentative forms.
0.0 ptsDisorganized; no focus.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Sources
20.0 ptsReferences are scholarly; all points well-supported by credible and authoritative sources, used accurately, appropriately, offering solid support to points, without excessive quotation. Presented concisely in paraphrase or summation with no long quotes.
17.0 ptsMost references are scholarly. May have some incorrect citations, long quotations as opposed to summations; may have few or weak connections to sources; some support maybe weak or not well-integrated.
15.0 ptsSources are few or are not scholarly; source may lack credibility, be dated. Sources do not actually offer support for points for which they are cited; weak support; support not well-integrated.
12.0 ptsSources are not scholarly. Points are unsupported by credible, reliable and authoritative evidence.
0.0 ptsNo sources cited.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting of Sources
10.0 ptsAll references/in-text citations are properly formatted per APA style.
8.5 ptsMost references/in-text citations are properly formatted per APA style.
7.5 ptsSome references/in-text citations are properly formatted per APA style, but there are several errors.
6.0 ptsSeveral major errors in formatting of references/in-text citations that indicate a lack of understanding of APA format.
0.0 ptsNo sources cited/formatted.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics
20.0 ptsThe writing is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.
17.0 ptsThe writing contains a few major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.
15.0 ptsThe writing contains some major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.
12.0 ptsThe writing contains several major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.
0.0 ptsNo effort
20.0 pts
Total Points: 150.0
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