In this assignment, you will need to establish your ethos as a writer – your audience (Fullerton College students) need to find you convincing. The readers need to believe you are “honest, wise and trustworthy.”(108)<\/p>\n
Essay Prompt
\n Write a compelling argument about an issue relevant to your generation. Look back to your week 2 discussion board for ideas. Your argument structure must follow the Toulmin model.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements
\nThis assignment has the following formal requirements:<\/p>\n
6-8 pages long, typed, double-spaced, in proper MLA format
\nThird or second-person perspective (no first person i.e., \u201cI,\u201d \u201cme,\u201d \u201cmy,\u201d etc.)
\nAn introduction that provides an overview of your topic
\nA specific claim that attempts to persuade an audience
\nAn organized body of support that argues on behalf of your claim
\n3 or more reasons and pieces of evidence to support your claim (reality)
\n4 or more academic sources are used and properly cited (quotations and paraphrases) in order to help develop your claim (at least 3 of which must be scholarly, meaning peer-reviewed or an academic journal). Consult this Research 101 GuideLinks to an external site. for assistance.
\nA conclusion that summarizes your claim
\nA properly formatted Works Cited page
\nA similarity report of 25% or less on Turnitin.com, with zero plagiarism. You will do a plagiarism library workshop next week.
\nAI can be used for brainstorming, organization, and grammar; however, the text writing must be in your own words. Turnitin also gives an AI report. If your AI report is above 30%, you may be asked for documentation of your writing process (rough drafts or time stamps in Word)
\n Toulmin Model – Argument Structure
\nClaim – debatable and perhaps controversial value statement
\nQualifiers -any limits you place on your claim
\nReasons\/Evidence – support for your claim
\nWarrant – underlying assumptions that support your claim
\nBacking – evidence for your warrant<\/p>\n
RUBRIC:
\nEssay #3 Toulmin argument
\nEssay #3 Toulmin argument
\nCriteria\tRatings
\nThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction and thesis
\nExemplary
\nStrong introduction with a good hook. The thesis makes a strong assertion demonstrating critical analysis and insight as to the issue.
\nAccomplished
\nThe topic is introduced with a hook and thesis makes an assertion, but only shows some critical analysis and insight as to the issue.
\nDeveloping
\nThe thesis does not make a clear assertion and\/or is simplistic and does not answer prompt.
\nThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReasons and Evidence
\nExemplary
\nReasons reflect strong critical thinking and perceptive analysis. There are several examples develop pathos, and it is clearly tied to the minor assertions (or topic sentences).
\nAccomplished
\nReasons reflect some critical thinking and analysis. There are a few examples to support the minor assertions (or topic sentences).
\nDeveloping
\nThere are no example(s) and\/or the examples are simplistic and obvious; there is not a clear connection to the minor assertions (topic sentences).
\nThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration
\nExemplary
\nThe sources are integrated and perceptively used to support all parts of the Toulmin argument. Selections of quotes material reflect strong critical thinking. The quotes are clearly introduced to the reader in context, the quote is cited correctly, and an insightful interpretation is given. Accurate paraphrasing is used. The integration of the quotes shows a strong understanding of the source document and the author’s purpose.
\nAccomplished
\nSources are integrated, but used to support one reason and not used in all parts of the Toulmin structure. There is one quote from each of the articles . Selections of quotes material reflect some critical thinking. The quotes are clearly introduced to the reader in context, and a clear interpretation is given. Signal phrases are logical and paraphrasing is accurate. . The integration of the quotes shows an understanding of the source document.
\nDeveloping
\nThe essay integrates quotes from less than all required sources; selections do not reflect critical thinking. The quotes are not clearly introduced to the reader in context, and\/or the quote is cited incorrectly, and\/or there is not a clear interpretation given. The source selection does not meet criteria. Choices reflect a lack of understanding of source material or misinterpretation of source material and\/or do not show evidence of a clear understanding of the topic
\nThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
\nExemplary
\nThe writer reiterates the thesis in a perceptive way and refers to the overall impact of the topic on society including a call to action or appropriate concluding strategy.
\nAccomplished
\nThe writer refers to the thesis and the overall impact of the issue on society, but may not effectively use a conclusion strategy.
\nDeveloping
\nThe writer does not provide a sound conclusion and\/or does not provide a call to action.
\nThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA Format
\nExemplary
\nThe paper, the parenthetical citations, and the works cited page follows MLA format without any errors.
\nAccomplished
\nThe paper, the parenthetical citations, and the works cited page follows MLA format with few errors.
\nDeveloping
\nThe paper follows MLA format but has glaring errors in format and\/or errors in parenthetical citations, and\/or the works cited page.
\nThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWell-written Prose
\nExemplary
\nThe essay progresses logically from one paragraph to the next with a strong sense of audience. Writer’s voice is clearly expressed with main ideas and logical references to the thesis. Skillful use of language with effective transitions.
\nAccomplished
\nThe essay progresses logically from one paragraph to the next with a sense of audience. Writer’s voice is clear with main ideas and logical references to the thesis. Sentence-level errors are present, but do not interrupt the understanding of ideas.
\nDeveloping
\nThe logic of the essay is difficult to follow due to lack of transitions or clear minor assertions (main ideas). The grammar and sentence-level errors interrupt the understanding of the ideas.
\nThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeToulmin Model
\nExemplary
\nWriter includes qualifiers to limit the argument as well as solid reasons and evidence. There is a clear warrant expressed to connect the evidence to the claim. Includes clear backing for the warrant.
\nAccomplished
\nWriter uses some qualifiers and good reasons and evidence. The warrant may be implied but backing is included.
\nDeveloping
\nWriter does not use qualifiers to limit the scope of the argument. The warrant is not clearly expressed and\/or backing for the warrant is not included. This was a rough draft already uploaded for peer review: <\/p>\n
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