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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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TOTAL |
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