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Essay 1 Instructions and Checklist
Proposal Argument
In preparation for Essay 1 and by completing your textbook readings, you will be equipped to respond by objectively compiling information from a variety of sources to compose an essay that understands and practices reading, writing, and rhetoric within the context of a biblical worldview; applies methods of sound reasoning; produces well-structured essays; integrates sources accurately and effectively; writes with clarity;recognizes standard usage in English grammar, word choice (diction), phraseology, and sentence structure; and applies knowledge of sentence structure to basic sentence editing and revision (Syllabus MLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and Module/Week 3 LOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
Assignment
In Module/Week 3, you will write a1,000–1,200-word proposal argument essay from the thesis/outline that you submitted in Module/Week 2. Please note the word count does not include citations.
Proposal Argument Prompt
Write a proposal argument about what the government should do to relieve the student-loan burden.Use the readings on pages 569–585 to support your thesis statement and provide opposing viewpoints. Be sure to integrate a total ofat least 4 quotations, summaries and/or paraphrases from the readings. Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (Current APA, MLA, or Turabian). You may include biblical support in addition to the support from the textbook readings.
As you compose your essay, be sure to:
a. Include all parts identified in “Structuring a Proposal Argument” found on page 561 in your Practical Argument textbook.
b. Include at least 4 quotations, summaries, and/or paraphrases from the readings on pages 569–585 to support your thesis statement and provide opposing argument(s).
IMPORTANT: Fully cite all quotations, summaries, and paraphrases used within your essay, or those excerpts will be regarded as plagiarism and will result in a “0” on your essay and possible course failure.
Proofreading Checklist
Part 1
Read through your paper and check the appropriate boxes on the chart below. If any area of your paper needs revision, make sure you correct it before submitting your essay. One of the best ways to proofread your writing is to read it backwards to forwards, sentence-by-sentence. This helps you to see words and ideas that you may have missed. Another very successful tool for proofreading is to read your work out loud to someone else. Individuals often think that handing their paper to someone and asking them to read it is the same thing, but it is not. Instead, ask someone to listen while you read your own words. You will immediately hear what you missed or will want to improve in your writing.
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1. Introduction: Establishes the context of the proposal and presents the essay’s thesis. |
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2. Explanation of the problem: Identifies the problem and explains why it needs to be solved. |
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3. Explanation of the solution: Proposes a solution and explains how it will solve the problem. |
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4. Evidence in support of the solution: Presents support for the proposed solution. Integrates a total of at least 4 quotes, summaries, and/or paraphrases from the reading assignments. |
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5. Benefits of the solution: Explains the positive results of the proposed course of action. |
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6. Refutation of opposing arguments: Addresses objections to the proposal. |
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7. Conclusion: Reinforces the main point of the proposal; includes a strong concluding statement. |
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8. Contains pathos (emotional) appeals, (values/belief) appeals, and/or logos (factual) appeals as appropriate. |
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9. Title reflects issue and proposal information. |
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10. Uses only third person pronouns (all first and second person pronouns have been removed). |
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11. If using current APA format, contains properly formatted, title, abstract, and References page. If using MLA format, contains a properly formatted Works Cited page. If using Turabian format, contains a properly formatted title page and Bibliography page. |
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12. Double-spaced. |
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13. Font is 12-point Times New Roman. |
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14. References/Works Cited/ Bibliography page includes all sources cited within the body of the essay. |
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15. Checked spelling, grammar/mechanics. |
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Part 2
When you are satisfied with the quality of your essay, post it to Blackboard via the SafeAssign link for grading. Do not forget to write your degree program and whether you are using current MLA, APA, or Turabian on the title page and in the “Submission Title” field when submitting your paper.
Submit Essay 1 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week
Essay 1 Grading rubric
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Essential Requirements for Grading: 1. The essay has been submitted to SafeAssign. 2. The essay addresses the writing prompt. 3. The essay follows the assignment instructions |
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Development |
34 to 40 points Major points are stated clearly and are well-supported. Content is persuasive and comprehensive. Content and purpose of the writing is clear. Thesis has a strong proposal argument claim. The audience is clear and appropriate for the topic. Required supportive information is strong and addresses writing focus. |
26 to 33 points Major points are addressed, but clarity or support is limited. Content is somewhat persuasive or comprehensive. Content is inconsistent (lack of clear purpose and/or clarity). The thesis could be stronger for a proposal argument. Required supportive information needs strengthening or does not address writing concepts. |
0 to 25 points Major points are unclear and/or insufficiently supported. The content is missing essentials. The content has unsatisfactory purpose, focus, and clarity. Required supportive information is missing. |
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Organization and Structure |
34 to 40 points Writing is well-structured, clear, and easy-to-follow. Introduction compellingly forecasts the topic and thesis. Each paragraph is unified and has a clear central idea. Transitional wording is present throughout the writing. Conclusion is a logical end to the writing. |
26 to 33 points Adequately organized with some areas difficult to follow. Introduction needs to provide a stronger gateway into the writing. Some paragraphs lack unity. Better transitions are needed to provide fluency of ideas. Conclusion is trite or barely serves its purpose. |
0 to 25 points Organization and structure detract from the writer’s message. Introduction and/or conclusion are incomplete or missing. Paragraphs are not unified (more than 1 topic/missing or inadequate controlling and concluding sentences). Transitions are missing. Conclusion, if present, fails to serve its purpose. |
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Grammar and Diction |
34 to 40 points The writing reflects grammatical, punctuation, and spelling standards. Language is accurate, appropriate, and effective. Writing’s tone is appropriate and highly effective. |
26 to 33 points The writing contains some grammatical, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Language is unclear, awkward, or inappropriate in parts. The writing’s tone is generally appropriate and moderately effective. |
0 to 25 points The writing contains many grammatical, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Language use is largely inaccurate or inappropriate. The writing’s tone is ineffective and/or inappropriate. |
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Format: Current MLA/APA/ Turabian Paper Requirements |
11 to 15 points Writing correctly follows formatting guidelines. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are used correctly and appropriately. |
5 to 10 points Writing follows most formatting guidelines, but some flaws are detected. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are incorrectly formatted or used. |
0 to 4 points Writing lacks many elements of correct formatting. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations and/or references are not provided. |
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Total |
/135 |
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Essay 1 Thesis/Outline Grading Rubric
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8 to 10 points Major points are stated clearly and are well-supported. Content is persuasive and comprehensive. Content and purpose of the writing is clear. Thesis has a strong proposal argument claim. The audience is clear and appropriate for the topic. Required supportive information is strong and addresses writing focus. |
5 to 7 points Major points are addressed, but clarity or support is limited. Content is somewhat persuasive or comprehensive. Content is inconsistent (lack of clear purpose and/or clarity). The thesis could be stronger for a proposal argument. Required supportive information needs strengthening or does not address writing concepts. |
0 to 4 points Major points are unclear and/or insufficiently supported. The content is missing essentials. The content has unsatisfactory purpose, focus, and clarity. Required supportive information is missing. |
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Format: Current MLA/APA/ Turabian Paper Requirements |
4 to 5 points Writing correctly follows formatting guidelines. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are used correctly and appropriately. |
2 to 3 points Writing follows most formatting guidelines, but some flaws are detected. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are incorrectly formatted or used. |
0 to 1 points Writing lacks many elements of correct formatting. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations and/or references are not provided. |
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Total |
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Essay 1 Thesis/Outline:
To prepare for your Essay 1 Thesis/Outline assignment:
STEP 1: Read the directions completely. (Course Content>Module/Week 2>Assignments>Essay Thesis/Outline 1 Instructions)Â While on this page, review the Essay 1 Thesis/Outline Grading Rubric.
STEP 2: Read Reading& Study assignment: Kirszner & Mandell (Practical Argument): pp. 256–274 to get an overview of writing an argumentative essay. This information will provide a framework for all three essays for this term.
(If time permits, read Reading & Study assignment Hacker & Sommers (A Writer’s Reference) : pp. 98–113 to reinforce these concepts.)
STEP 3: Read Reading & Study assignment: Kirszner & Mandell (Practical Argument): pp. 551-561. This information provides the framework for the proposal argument essay specifically.Â
(If time permits, read Reading & Study Kirszner & Mandell (Practical Argument): pp. 561-568 assignment to reinforce these concepts.)
STEP 4: Read Reading& Study assignment: Kirszner & Mandell (Practical Argument): pp. 569-586. These are the articles that you will use to support your proposal argument.
STEP 5: Complete and submit your thesis statement and outline of support by Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Essay 1 Thesis/Outline Instructions and Checklist
Proposal Argument
In preparation for Essay 1 and by completing your textbook readings, you will be equipped to respond by objectively compiling information from a variety of sources to compose an essay that understands and practices reading, writing, and rhetoric within the context of a biblical worldview; applies methods of sound reasoning; produces well-structured essays; integrates sources accurately and effectively; writes with clarity; recognizes standard usage in English grammar, word choice (diction), phraseology, and sentence structure; and applies knowledge of sentence structure to basic sentence editing and revision (Syllabus MLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and Module/Week 3 LOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
Assignment
In Module/Week 2, you must write a thesis statement and outline for the proposal argument essay that you will write in the next module/week.
Develop an outline for your proposal argument essay that includes a clear thesis statement and a plan of support. Be sure to include all parts identified in “Structuring a Proposal Argument” found on page 561 in your Practical Argument textbook. In addition, include a minimum of 4 quotations, summaries, and/or paraphrases from the readings on pages 569–585 to support your thesis statement and provide opposing arguments. Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (current APA, MLA, or Turabian). You may include biblical support in addition to the support from the textbook readings.
Proposal Essay Prompt
Write a proposal argument about what the government should do to relieve the student-loan burden. Use the readings on pages 569–585 to support your thesis statement and provide opposing viewpoints. Be sure to integrate a total of at least 4 quotations, summaries and/or paraphrases from the readings. Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (APA, MLA, or Turabian). You may include biblical support in addition to the support from the textbook readings.
Helpful Hints
Review the problem-solving strategies on page 553.
Review the template for writing a proposal argument (paragraph on page 586) to help you plan and organize your ideas.
Review the Outline Suggestions and Proofreading Checklist (below) and the Proposal Argument Outline rubric before submitting your thesis/outline in Blackboard.
One of the most common difficulties you will experience while writing a paper is organization. After you have generated some ideas for your essay, you will want to create an outline. Use this information to create an outline for each of your essays before you write your initial draft. Remember that outlines are subject to change as the ideas in your essays evolve. Simply use the outline as a way to get you started.
Outlines will vary depending on the exact goal of the piece, but every outline should contain the following elements:
I. Introduction
A. Interest-catcher that relates to your thesis
B. Sentence that connects your interest-catcher to your thesis
C. Your thesis, which identifies the topic and reveals the central claim you are making about the issue
D. Overview of your main points (optional)
II. Several Body Paragraphs with Main Supporting Points (Remember that these should support the claim you have made in your thesis.)
A. Topic sentence introducing the focus of the paragraph in some clear way
B. Specific example(s), facts(s), etc. that support your point. Use properly cited quotes, paraphrases, or summaries.
C. Your explanation and analysis of example(s) (Avoid 1st and 2nd person pronoun usage)
D. Summative sentence
Please note: Remember to provide transitions for your reader.
III. Body Paragraphs Discussing Opposition (This could also be addressed before your supporting points. There are other possibilities for organization, but it takes great care to make the flow of thoughts understandable to the reader, so we will just start with these.)
A. Topic sentence identifying opposing viewpoint
B. Explanation as to why you disagree (Avoid 1st and 2nd person pronoun usage)
C. Examples, facts, etc. that support your reason for disagreement
D. Summative sentence
E. Remember transitions into the next paragraph.
IV. Conclusion
A. Sums up what you talked about in your body paragraphs
B. Reiterates your thesis in different words
C. Drives home any final thoughts or call for action
Remember that this is just a rough guide, not a strict formula.
Outline Proofreading Checklist
Part 1
Read through your outline and check the appropriate boxes on the chart below. If any area of your outline needs revision, make sure you correct it before submitting your assignment. Taking the time to construct a complete and thorough outline will help you save time when you write the actual essay.
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1. Thesis statement: Clearly states your proposal argument. |
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2. Evidence in support of the solution: Presents support for the proposed solution. Integrates a total of at least 4 quotes, summaries, and/or paraphrases from the reading assignments. |
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3. Opposing argument(s): Presents viewpoints opposing your thesis argument. |
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4. Refutation of opposing arguments: Addresses objections to the proposal. |
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5. Conclusion: Reinforces the main point of the proposal; includes a strong concluding statement. |
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6. Contains pathos (emotional) appeals, (values/belief) appeals, and/or logos (factual) appeals as appropriate. |
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7. Title reflects issue and proposal information. |
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8. Uses only third person pronouns (all first and second person pronouns have been removed). |
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9. If using current APA format, contains properly formatted, title, abstract, and References page. If using current MLA format, contains a properly formatted Works Cited page. If using current Turabian format, contains a properly formatted title page and Bibliography page. |
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10. Double-spaced. |
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11. Font is 12-point Times New Roman. |
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12. References/Works Cited/ Bibliography page includes all sources cited within the body of the outline. |
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13. Checked spelling, grammar/mechanics. |
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Part 2
When you are satisfied with the quality of your outline, post it to Blackboard via the submission link in Module/Week 2 for grading. Do not forget to write your degree program and whether you are using current MLA, APA, or Turabian on the title page and in the “Submission Title” field when submitting your paper.
Submit your Essay 1 Thesis/Outline by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 2.