PRONSONS Essay Four: Researched Evaluation Argument Read Chapter 9: Writing Arguments (133-165) in Expanding the Arc Write a 1000- to 1500-word evaluation argument on a topic of your choice. Make sure that your essay evaluates or judges the effectiveness of something. It can be a law or policy, a program, a product, or anything else that can be evaluated for its effectiveness. Your topic should be researchable, and you must define the criteria that makes it effective or ineffective. 5. The essay must include evidence from four reliable sources outside the textbook. You may use some internet sources, but PLEASE review Chapter 7 to determine what constitutes a reliable source. In most cases, commercial websites whose URLs end in .com are not acceptable sources. Wikipedia is NOT a reliable source, and it may not be counted as one of your four sources. 4. The essay must include a strong introductory paragraph that ends with the thesis as well as a concluding paragraph that restates the thesis without using exact words. Ordinarily, there is no cited information in the introductory and concluding paragraphs. 5. Each of your body paragraphs should contain a topic sentence that relates to the thesis and identifies a strong reason for your argument. Body paragraphs should include strong evidence to support the topic sentence and the thesis. Remember to cite borrowed information in the text, even if you've put it in your own words. While using quotes can sometimes be helpful, essays that are too dependent on quotes and/or include long quotes usually BORE the reader. Rely more on summary and paraphrase. 6. Your essay MUST include a counterargument/refutation paragraph after your third body paragraph and before your concluding paragraph. It should include cited evidence. 7. The essay MUST be presented in proper MLA format, with in-text and/or parenthetical citations included for example from your sources, and a properly-formatted Works Cited page. 8. If you're not sure how to cite something, NEVER guess. Ask a librarian or your instructor. The "Chat with a Librarian” feature on the library's website can be helpful for this. Organization 20-25 Points 15-19 Points 10-14 Points 1-9 Points 0 Points The paper shows a thoughtful, logical, and clear layout of concepts. Transition sentences are smooth. The essay includes an introduction with a clear thesis, three body paragraphs with clear topic sentences that relate to the thesis, a refutation paragraph, and a concluding paragraph The writing is The paper is somewhat No logical somewhat organized. disorganized and difficult organization pattern The writer's points are to follow. It lacks planning, evident. identifiable with little and/or it does not contain confusion of the reader. sufficient content for The introduction and/or organization. conclusion might be weak. The paper is logically and clearly organized. The thesis might not thoroughly identify the concepts to be discussed in the body paragraphs, and the topic sentences might need improvement to better reflect the thesis. The essay includes an introduction, three body paragraphs, and refutation paragraph, and conclusion. 20 Points Conventions 25 Points 15 Points 0 Points 10 Points paper contains Work has been The proofread. The essay minor grammatical contains no errors and/or a few grammatical or spelling spelling mistakes that errors that take away do not affect the from comprehension reader's comprehension. The paper includes several grammar and spelling mistakes that may slightly impinge upon the reader's comprehension. Numerous mistakes exist in The essay is grammar and spelling, incomprehensible making the essay difficult because of grammar to read. The essay has and spelling errors. clearly not been proofread. Grading Rubric for Essay Four: Researched Argument Exceeds Expectations Proficient 20-25 Points 15-19 Points Content Adequate 10-14 Points Below Expectations 1-9 Points Unacceptable 0-24 Points The essay provides a clear thesis that demonstrates thorough and logical evidence to support the argument. Each body paragraph provides superior researched evidence to support the thesis and the topic sentence. The writer's argument resonates throughout the essay. ond-person. It my The essay provides a clear thesis that demonstrates the argument the author makes as well as providing clear and logical evidence to support the argument. Each body paragraph provides adequate researched evidence to support the thesis and the topic sentence. The essay provides a thesis The student doesn't that presents an arguable appear to understand point. The body paragraphs the scope of the might lack relevant assignment. researched evidence and supporting details and/or The essay provides a clear thesis that demonstrates the argument the author makes as well as providing mostly relevant evidence to support the argument. Each body paragraph provides some researched evidence to support the thesis and the topic sentence and/or Not enough original information to evaluate od in the syllabus. with your instruct - materials pertine. Examples are vague or lack in showing relevance. and/or And And And d D2L Dropbox The essay significantly fails to meet the 1000- 1500-word requirement The paper includes evidence from at least four sources and meets the minimum word count of 1000-1500 words. The paper includes evide from at least four sources and meets the minimum word count of 1000-1500 words. The paper includes evidence from at least four sources and meets the minimum word count of 1000-1500 words. and/or The essay does not include or cite information from at least 4 sources. N/A tation. MLA Format 25 Points 15 Points 'ence. Correct MLA Format MLA Format with one or two errors on page 1 ence. 5 Points MLA Format with incorrectly formatted or missing header incorrect spacing, incorrect font/font size, incorrect in-text and/or parenthetical documentation, incorrectly formatted Works Cited page. O Points MLA format not followed. Missing parenthetical documentation and/or missing Works Cited page. This can result in the entire paper being marked NOT GRADEABLE. e. Se 9. DO NOT write this essay using first- or second-person. It must be written entirely in third-person. 10.Standards for all essays for the course are provided in the syllabus. 11. You will be designated a time to meet individually with your instructor. At this meeting, you must have your draft and any other materials pertinent to this assignment. 12. Upload your completed final draft into the designated D2L Dropbox by 11:59 P.M. CST on Sunday, December 9. Basic Outline for Essay 4 Y Part One: Introduction-includes a strong thesis of your evaluation. Part Two: Examination of criterion #1. Include strong cited evidence. Part Three: Examination of criterion #2. Include strong cited evidence. Part Four: Examination of criterion #3. Include strong cited evidence. Part Five: Counterargument/Refutation. Include cited reasons why those who oppose your argument are wrong. Part Six: Conclusion hala
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