Instructions: Please carefully read the following assignment details in its entirety. There are many components to this particular assignment, and each component is graded.
This essay should be between 900 and 1000 words, excluding the required annotated bibliography.
First, you will choose a public debate that has at least two opposing sides (please do not reuse your Toulmin essay topic). As before, you need to research that topic in order to narrow the topic’s scope, so it can be easily discussed in 1000 word essay. Note: Consider your audience as laymen in the field who have only general knowledge of your topic.
This essay must include a minimum of five sources. Three should be peer-reviewed sources, preferably from the APUS databases. From the library welcome page, click on Advanced Search at the bottom of the page and then check the “peer reviewed” sources box filter. The following should clarify the term “peer-reviewed”: http://youtu.be/rOCQZ7QnoN0. You may use eBooks; however, as discussed in your textbook, books generally are not as current as peer-reviewed articles. You may also use primary sources (interviews, statistics, etc); however, these primary sources should be obtained from experts within that field. If you cannot find strong sources for your chosen topic, then change your topic. If you have a question about the validity of a source, please contact a librarian: librarian@apus.edu
Make sure to include the following sections in your essay:
an introduction and claim,
background,
body,
and a conclusion.
Make sure your essay includes the following:
The background for your chosen topic,A discussion of both sides of the debate, including core values or warrants underlying their argumentsYour common ground (Rogerian) solution/claimAn explanation of how that common ground claim can resolve the core issue for both sides.
After you have written your essay, please make sure to revise the content of your essay. Lastly, be sure to edit your essay by checking grammar, format, and smaller technical details. Please make sure your essay is written in third person.
The Annotated Bibliography
As with the Toulmin essay, an annotated Bibliography (AB) is due with your Rogerian essay. The following is a sample of an annotated bibliography entry.
Clark, Irene L. The Genre of Argument. Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace, 1998. Print.
Clark’s textbook identifies the major steps to developing a well-researched and well-written argumentative essay. It is older, but still contains much useful material on process. Professional essays are included in the text as models. It will help me mostly with writing and organization, since internet research has changed since 1998.ENGL102
Assignment
Rubric
EXEMPLARY
LEVEL
ACCOMPLISHED
LEVEL
DEVELOPING
LEVEL
BEGINNING
LEVEL
Points
Earned
Purpose and
Audience
(20 Points)
18-20: The
writing engages
the reader with
an original
approach to the
subject. It may
encompass
conflicting ideas
and inspires the
reader to
contemplate the
relationship of
complex ideas.
16-17: The
writing clearly
goes beyond the
minimum
requirements of
the assignment.
It attempts to
engage the
reader through
originality and
presentation of
complex ideas.
14-15: The
writing meets the
minimum
requirements of
the assignment.
It offers insight
into the subject
through basic
logic and the
presentation of
ideas based on
some evidence.
13 or below:
The writing fails
to meet the
minimum
requirements of
the assignment.
It offers little
insight into the
subject and has
serious flaws in
logic and
omissions in
evidence.
/20
Thesis and
Support
(20 Points)
18-20: The
writing has a
clearly articulated
original thesis
and subordinate
ideas supported
by reliable and
relevant evidence
based on original
research. Main
ideas are not lost
in surrounding
supporting
evidence.
16-17: The
writing has a
clearly articulated
thesis supported
by appropriate
evidence and
sound logic.
Minor gaps in
logic and
argument may
appear. Main
ideas can be
distinguished
from supporting
evidence with
some effort.
14-15: The
writing has a
clear thesis and
related
subordinate ideas
supported by
clear thinking and
appropriate
evidence. Logical
arguments may
be one-sided or
incomplete.
13 or below:
The writing may
need a more
clearly articulated
thesis and/or
appropriate
related
subordinate
ideas. Fuzzy logic
may be evident
and adequate
supporting
evidence is
lacking.
/20
Organization
(20 Points)
18-20: The
writing flows
smoothly and
logically from a
well-defined
thesis. It contains
an appropriate
introduction,
conclusion, and
smooth
transitions. The
essay follows the
organizational
method noted in
the assignment
details.
16-17: The
writing is
organized
logically and
flows well. An
introduction and
conclusion are
evident, but
transitions may
be smoother. The
essay follows the
organizational
method noted in
the assignment
details.
14-15: The
writing
demonstrates
rudimentary
organization and
logical structure,
but ideas may be
more fully
developed and
supported by
more appropriate
evidence. The
essay does not
clearly follow the
organizational
method noted in
the assignment
details.
13 or below:
The writing is
noticeably lacking
in organization.
There is no clear
introduction nor
conclusion and
ideas are neither
carefully nor fully
developed.
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