ENG130 – Literature and Composition
Argumentative Research Essay: Introduction and Outline
Essay for ENG 130: Argumentative Research Essay: Introduction and Outline
Source Materials: “The Hanging Stranger” by Philip K. Dick “All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor “Literary Analysis: Using Elements of Literature” by Roane State.
Background: In the previous unit, you read three short stories, explored three literary elements that are in
each story, and written a prewrite introduction/outline. In this Argumentative Research Essay,
you will scaffold further upon these areas by researching valid sources to defend your thesis.
Your thesis should answer the following prompt. In order to write a strong critique, you need outside sources to agree with you. This boosts the
credibility of your argument and shows that you have the strength of mind to think critically
about what you read.
Prompt:
Many authors write about the theme, “If an individual does not follow the rules of society, there can
be negative, sometimes violent, consequences.”
Which of the three stories portrays this theme most effectively? How?
Hint to success: Use three literary elements to support your answer. For example, “Dick portrays this
theme most effectively through his use of tone, conflict, and characterization.
Task: You are creating a prewrite for the Argument Research essay. You will need to research valid and scholarly sources that will defend your thesis. This assignment contains two components:
o A fully developed Introduction paragraph with a thesis.
o An outline of the supporting sections and the counterargument paragraph. Make sure that the outlined section follows an alpha numeric sequence and is not comprised
of bullet points nor is it written out in paragraph format. You will be graded on the format of
the outline as well as its content. Instructions: Read through all of the instructions of this assignment. Read the essay assignment prior to researching Read all of the above resources. Select one of the three short stories to write about. Your audience for this essay are people who have read the stories.
You need to use the Library resources or other search engines to collect at least two scholarly
sources that will defend your thesis. One of these sources must defend your
counterargument.
Write your introduction in paragraph form. Refer to Introduction resources on this unit page.
Write your supporting sections and your counterargument section in alpha-numeric outline
form. This outline should include text support and in text citations as well. Refer to the outline
resources in this Unit. Requirements: The title page and reference page are also required. It should also be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, in 12 point font and with 1 inch
margins. Outline should conform to APA formatting and citation style. Use the third-person, objective voice, avoiding personal pronouns such as “I,” “you,” “we,” etc. Please use the above sources and any outside sources you need to create a properlyformatted APA reference page. Use APA format for in-text citations and references when using outside sources and textual
evidence. Please be cautious about plagiarism. Make sure to use internal citations for direct quotes,
paraphrases, and new information.
Students: Be sure to read before you write, and again after you write, the rubric criteria by
which your paper/project will be evaluated, Theme Argumentative Research Essay: Introduction and Outline Outline Section Does Not Meet
Expectations
0-11
Outline format
was not used
and/or information
was not present. Below
Expectations
12-13
Many details are
not in a logical or
expected order.
Standard outline
format is not used.
No sources are
indicated in the
outline. Needs
Improvement
14-15
Outline may have
some discernable
organization, but
some details are not
in a logical or
expected order.
Standard format is
partially used.
Fewer than three
sources are
indicated in the
outline.
Introduction is
attempted and
explains the
background, but
may lack detail. Satisfactory Introduction
Section Introduction is not
present. Introduction is
present but is a
random collection
of information,
unclear, or not
related to the topic. Thesis
Statement Thesis is not
present. Thesis is unclear
and loosely related
to the paper or not
present. Thesis
does not appear in
the introductory
paragraph Thesis is attempted
with little relation to
the overall topic.
Argument is
somewhat unclear
or confusing. Some
supporting points
are missing. Thesis
may not appear in
the introductory
paragraph. Thesis is present
and relates to the
majority of the
paper. Argument
takes a mostly
clear position and
is explained in
adequate detail.
Thesis appears in
the introductory
paragraph. APA
Format APA format is not
followed. Content Content does not
meet the
requirements of
the assignment Errors evident
throughout all of
the areas: 1 inch
margins, correctly
formatted title
page, correctly
formatted
reference page,
double spacing,
Times New
Roman,12 font.
The content of this
assignment shows
that the student
has very little
understanding of
the essay tasks
and criteria. This
prewrite will need
to be redone prior
to writing a draft. Errors evident in
three to four of the
areas of: 1 inch
margins, correctly
formatted title
page, correctly
formatted
reference page,
double spacing,
Times New
Roman, 12 font.
The content of this
assignment shows
that the student
needs to invest
time in learning the
essay tasks and
criteria.
This prewrite will
need significant
revision to Errors evident in
one to two of the
areas of: 1 inch
margins, correctly
formatted title
page, correctly
formatted
reference page,
double spacing,
Times New
Roman, 12 font.
The content of the
assignment shows
that the student
has a clear
understanding of
the essay tasks
and criteria. This
prewrite will need
some in depth
revision to 16-17
Outline is
organized. Details
are placed in a
logical order.
Standard outline
format is mostly
used. Two sources
are indicated in the
outline. Introduction
explains the
background,
including an
overview of the
essay’s main
points. Meets
Expectations
18-20
Outline is effective,
purposeful, and
well-organized.
Standard outline
format is used.
Three sources are
indicated in the
outline. Introduction uses
interesting
anecdotes,
questions, or other
information to build
interest. Many to
all main points are
logically related
and developed.
Thesis is
organized and
focused on the
paper. Argument
takes a clear
position and is
explained in full
detail. Thesis
appears in the
introductory
paragraph Free of errors in:
1 inch margins,
correctly
formatted title
page, correctly
formatted
reference page,
double spacing,
Times New
Roman, 12 font.
The content of
the assignment
shows that the
student has a
clear
understanding of
the essay tasks
and criteria. This
prewrite will
transition transition to a
written draft. *A zero can be earned if the above criteria are not met.
*Plagiarism will result in a zero. transition to a
written draft smoothly to a
written draft.

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