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Also, please note the following: the final draft will be 4.5-5.5 Pages
Also, please note the following: the final draft will be 4.5-5.5 Pages (1200 -1450 words) excluding the heading, title, and Works Cited.
Within your paper, you should have 4 sources (2 of which must come from the HCC Library databases) a direct quote, a summary or paraphrase.
If there is any evidence of plagiarism on this assignment, you will receive an “F” in the course. If you use Wikipedia as a cited source anywhere in your essay, you will receive an “F” in the course.
Grading Rubric for Researched Argument Essay (1)
Grading Rubric for Researched Argument Essay (1)
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe extent to which the introduction applies one of the following approaches
Classical Argument Model
Provides an introduction containing
Background
Context
A review of the conversation
An explanation of why the reader should care
The thesis statement of claim and reasons.
Rogerian Argument
Addresses the audience and identifies the issue that the writer and the audience want to solve;
May show the timeliness of the problem;
Attempts to establish a cordial or friendly relationship with the audience;
May include information that shows your familiarity with the audience (focus; purpose; organization).
20 pts
Full Marks
14 pts
Adequate
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe extent to which the body paragraphs apply one of the following approaches
Classical Argument Model
Supports reasons and assumptions with evidence that meets the STAR requirements;
Sufficiency of grounds: Is there enough evidence to warrant the claim drawn?
Typicality: Are the data representative of the group of data being argued about?
Accuracy: Is the information used as data true?
Relevance: Is the claim asserted relevant to the information about the sample?
Answers possible objections (counterarguments).
Rogerian Argument Model
Provides a neutral summary the audience’s views, shows that he or she understand the audience’s position, and demonstrates respect for the
audience’s values and beliefs (“saying back”)
Identities common Ground that the writer shares with the audience,
demonstrates the writer’s growth through empathic listening to views he or she would otherwise find threatening and shows that he or she has
considered the audience’s views through “indwelling” and extending them to other situations through new examples as well as demonstrates that the
writer’s views have expanded as a result of listening to the audience’s views.
Respectfully contributes new points to the negotiation and encourages the audience to work with the writer to address the problem.
The extent to which the conclusion leaves the reader with a clear sense of the following:
Classical Argument Provides a conclusion, in which he or she reviews major points, describes the contribution of this argument, offers a call to action, and suggests possible solutions. Rogerian Argument Model May propose a synthesis of two positions, discuss how the opposing sides may benefit from an accommodating approach, or invite the opposing sides to continue negotiating.
50 pts
Full Marks
40 pts
Adequate
0 pts
No Marks
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSyntax, Punctuation, and Spelling
The extent to which sentences are understandable on the first reading, yet complex enough to hold the reader’s interest;
The extent to which punctuation enables the reader’s understanding; and the extent to which word choices and spelling are appropriate to the context and audience
The extent to which the essay displays control, variety, and complexity of prose
20 pts
Full Marks
14 pts
Adequate
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper Format Requirements
Correct heading
Last name and page number on each page in the correct place
Double-spaced and typed in 12-pt. Times New Roman
Meets word count
Work Cited with correct number of credible sources
Informative title
10 pts
Full Marks
7 pts
Adequate
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
Total Points: 100