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    English 1010: Composition 1 Argumentative Essay

    Overview

    This is an assignment for an argumentative essay with the use of research and proper incorporation of MLA citations.

    English 1010: Composition 1 Argumentative Essay

    This is an assigmment for an argumentative essay in transparency framework format. If using this assignment and grading criteria is different, please be sure to change that information. This assignment is used to assess the understanding writing an argumentative essay and incorporating MLA citations.

    Assignment Name

    Argumentative Essay

    Due date

    XX/XX/XX

    Purpose

    Skills: The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice the following skills that are essential to your success in this course, in school, and in professional life beyond school:

    Clear concise writing

    Critical thinking

    Incorporating reputable sources with appropriate citations

    Articulation of thought process

     

    Knowledge: Upon completion of this assignment, you will have the following knowledge that is essential to your success in this course, in school, and in professional life beyond school:

     

    Rhetorical Strategies

    Process and defending an argument

    Proper methods for research

    Incorporating research into your writing using appropriate MLA citations

    TASK:

    Upon choosing your topic and having it approved by the instructor, begin research. You must use two outside scholarly sources with proper in-text citations and Works Cited page.     

    You will be writing a 3-5 page paper in which you take a stance (for or against) an issue.

    Adhere to all MLA formatting guidelines.

     

    CRITERIA: Below is the grading rubric.

     

     

    ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY RUBRIC

     

    Critical Elements

    Proficient

    Needs Improvement

    Not Evident  

    TOTAL

    Introduction: Topic Overview

    Introduces the topic using a hook sentence.  (15)

    Introduces the topic, but with not hook sentence. (7.5)

    Does not introduce the topic. (0)

     

    Introduction: Thesis  

    Crafts an original thesis that argues an interpretation of topic that sets the stage for the rest of the paper. (15)

    Crafts a thesis that argues an interpretation of the topic, but thesis does not appear original or does not set the stage for the rest of the paper. (7.5)

    Does not craft a thesis that argues an interpretation of the topic. (0)

     

    Supporting Evidence

    Critically analyzes the topic with outside sources in a manner that is enticing and easy to understand. (15)

    Analyzes the topic with outside sources, however is not enticing or easy to understand. Missing key points. (7.5)

    Does not analyze the topic with outside sources. (0)

     

    Opposing Argument (Refutation)

    Introduces the opposing argument and relates it clearly to the thesis and refutes accurately this argument. (15)

    Introduces the opposing argument, but does not relate it to the thesis and is not accurately refuting this argument.  (7.5)

    Does not introduce the opposing argument. (0)

     

    Conclusion

    Accurately rearticulates the argument, summarizing the key points.  (15)

    Rearticulates the argument, summarizing the key points, but not accurately to demonstrate understanding. (7.5)

    Does not rearticulate the argument, summarizing the key points. (0)

     

    Citations

    Accurately uses in-text citation, correctly citing all sources on the works cited page. (15)

    Uses in-text citations and has a works cited page, but there are a few errors. (7.5)

    Does not use in-text citations, works cited page, or if used, done incorrectly. (0)

     

    Writing Mechanics

    Submission has no major errors related to grammar, spelling, or organization  (10)

    Submission has several errors related to grammar, spelling, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas.  (5)

    Submission has critical errors related to grammar, spelling, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas (0)

     

    TOTAL

     

     

     

    /100