Submit a thesis statement with an outline and a reference page for the research paper due in week 5.
Review the “outline PowerPoint week 4” in pages before attempting this assignment.
This week, you will construct a full outline for your paper due in week 5.
Include a title page-3.docx Download title page-3.docxcitations, and a reference page.
First, read the information on outlines in the “pages” section of Canvas.
You may use the sample outlines as a guide to help create your outline.
The outline will help identify the main elements necessary to compose an effective essay.
Select a topic, find relevant sources from the library, and then complete the outline,
Conduct Research.
This is an outline for an article response essay due in week 5.
Find an article on your chosen topic (see topics below). Select articles from reputable sources such as news magazines or scholarly journals.
Find two other articles; one to support your response to the argument and one against it.
In the introduction, you will summarize the first article, so include only the main points in the outline.
Compose the thesis statement. The thesis is usually the last sentence of the introduction, and it should contain three main ideas to be discussed in the essay. See the format for the thesis statement:
Follow this format for your THESIS: Title of article____________ author’s name, ____________ Insert verb____________ and author’s position or main point. What would someone agree with? Why would someone disagree?
See sample outline outline sample (article summary).docxDownload outline sample (article summary).docx
Build the essay from the thesis statement.
The counterargument can be presented in a separate paragraph, or it can be presented point-by-point. Include citations.
The conclusion should restate the thesis statement, summarize the essay’s main points, and end with a closing point or a call for action.
Include the reference page.
Choose a topic below and find at least three sources to support your essay.
You will need one article to summarize, one to support the main argument, and another for a counterargument.
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- IMMIGRATION: Should the U.S. offer a path to citizenship/legal residency for illegal immigrants?
- MINIMUM WAGE: Should the minimum wage be raised from its current $12.00 per hour?
- ENVIRONMENT: Should the US support initiatives restricting carbon emissions (or pollution)?
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- Should college be free of charge?
- Is a degree from an online college as legitimate as a brick-and-mortar school?
- Is climate change the most serious threat to the world?
- Is feminism still important?
- Has society made the necessary reparations for slavery?
- Should elections be decided by popular vote?
- Are all people entitled to free health care?
- Should Guns be regulated?
- Should vaccination be mandatory?
Submission REQUIREMENTS:
- Include a title page title page-4.docxDownload title page-4.docx
- Present in an outline format
- Include a reference page
- Must include at least three sources with in-text and references (one article to summarize, one for, and one against the argument)
- Microsoft Word document (no pdf)
- Double-spacing
- Time Roman 12 font
- Submission to Turnitin and tutor.com is recommended.
- Due Sunday, week 11:59 pm
| Rubric- Outline | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
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Title Page
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5 pts
Exceptional
The Title Page contains all parts and is presented in the correct format. 4 pts
Satisfactory
The title page includes all necessary components with minor errors. 3 pts
Substandard
The title page is included but is missing information (e.g., the title of the paper, the student’s name, the subject date, etc.). 2 pts
Unsatisfactory
The title page is not in the APA style. 0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No title page is presented. |
/ 5 pts
|
|
Overall Thesis Statement
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20 pts
Exceptional
The statement is clear and concise; It states the author’s main idea and position for and against the issue (agree/dissagre). The reader knows exactly what the essay will be about. 18 pts
Satisfactory
The statement states the main plus the argument for and against (agree/disagree). Three supporting claims are stated. The statement may give insight into how the essay will be discussed with some exclusions. 15 pts
Substandard
The statement gives some insight into what will be discussed in the essay, but it does not state which position the writer agrees with/disagrees with. 10 pts
Unsatisfactory
The thesis statement is not clearly stated. 0 pts
Unacceptable
No thesis is presented, or it does not meet the needs of the assignment. |
/ 20 pts
|
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Wording
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5 pts
Exceptional
The author uses appropriate words. There are no clichés or over-used adjectives. 4 pts
Satisfactory
Word choice is mostly effective. 2 pts
Substandard
The wording is somewhat effective; it may be too long or too short. 0 pts
Unacceptable
Words are used incorrectly or cliche words are used throughout the whole statement. |
/ 5 pts
|
|
Ouline Organization
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20 pts
Exceptional
The outline uses a standard outline format. The headings are clear, and the subheadings are clear. The details below the subheadings relate to the topic. The outline fully addresses the thesis statement and consists of a counterargument. 18 pts
Satisfactory
The outline uses a standard format. It has clear headings for each paragraph and clear subheadings. The outline consists of counterarguments. It addresses most aspects of the thesis statement with some exclusions. 15 pts
Substandard
There are incomplete headings, and it is unclear how subheadings relate to headings. Details below subheadings are missing. A counterargument is missing. Some aspects of the Outline do not relate to the thesis statement. 10 pts
Unsatisfactory
Headings only; missing subheadings. Missing details below subheadings. inaccurate information. No counterargument. The outline does not relate to the order of the thesis statement. 0 pts
Unacceptable
The organization does not meet the requirement of the assignment. |
/ 20 pts
|
|
Reference page
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20 pts
Exceptional
The references are consistent with the in-text citations. The reference format is consistent and adheres to the APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent, and arranged alphabetically. 15 pts
Satisfactory
The references may be inconsistent with the in-text citations. The references follow most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, and hanging indent. The references may contain minor errors 15 pts
Substandard
Many errors in APA guidelines including double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent, alphabetical arrangment. 5 pts
Unsatisfactory
Only internet webpages. 0 pts
Unacceptable
The reference page does not meet the APA standards. |
/ 20 pts
|
|
APA Formatting
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20 pts
Exceptional
The paper strictly adheres to APA 7 guidelines. This includes the page numbers, double-spacing, font, margins, in-text citations, references, and overall structure/presentation. No errors. 15 pts
Satisfactory
The paper mostly adheres to APA 7 guidelines, with minor errors in formatting, citations, or references; errors do not impact the presentation 10 pts
Substandard
There are noticeable APA 7 formatting errors, including two or more errors with page formatting, numbering, font spacing, margins, citations, and references. 5 pts
Unsatisfactory
The paper has significant APA 7 formatting errors that interfere with the overall presentation. 0 pts
Unacceptable
The paper does not meet the APA requirements. |
/ 20 pts
|
|
Grammar
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10 pts
Exceptional
The thesis and outline have no punctuation errors. The sentence follows the mechanics of English with no mistakes. 8 pts
Satisfactory
The thesis and outline contain minor errors in grammar or mechanics. 5 pts
Unsatisfactory
Too many grammatical errors; no editing is evident. 0 pts
Unacceptable
Grammar errors make the assignment unreadable. |
/ 10 pts
|
| Total Points: 0 |