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Assignment: Research Paper Outline

Directions:

Create and upload your one page outline for your research paper argument. Remember to use do a Google search to help you find reasons and a counterargument. Your outline should look like Raquel's example. You should double space your outline.

Download One Page Outline Raquel's Example.pdf

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I. Introduction

a. Opening statement regarding

b. Main claim: I will argue that

II. Background

a. The history of

b. Some background on

III. Support

a. First of all,

b. Next,

c. Finally,

IV. Anticipated Objection: Counterargument and Refutation

a. Critics of my position would argue that

b. However, they are wrong because

V. Conclusion

a. Restate my claim / position

b. Closing statement regarding


Rubric

Outline Rubric (1)

Outline Rubric (1)

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutline Components

10 pts

Excells

All parts of the outline are clearly written out.

7 pts

Meets

One or two parts of the outline are missing.

5 pts

Does not meet.

Does not look like the model outline.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMain Claim

10 pts

Excells.

Clearly expressed claim that takes a position.

7 pts

Meets

You make a claim but it seems unclear or vague.

5 pts

Does not meet.

I do not see a claim on a controversial issue.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSentence Openers

10 pts

Excells

You use all the sentence openers given in the model.

7 pts

Meets

You use most of the sentence openers given in the model but a couple are missing.

5 pts

Does not meet

I do not see the sentence openers I gave you in the model and in the template.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport and Counterargument Sections

10 pts

Excells

You found 3 clear reasons and also provided a clearly stated counterargument and refutation.

7 pts

Meets

One or two of your reasons are unclear or maybe your counterargument and refutation need to be tinkered with for clarity. You may have to go back and do an Internet to find clearer reasons/counterargument.

5 pts

Does not meet

The support section does not provide three clear reasons as exemplified in the model. Or perhaps the counterargument and refutation section is convoluted. Do an Internet search and find clear reasons and counterargument.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, tone.

10 pts

Excells

Practically error free.

7 pts

Meets

Several minor errors.

5 pts

Does not meet

Too many errors.

10 pts

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Explanation & Answer

Attached.

1

Outline.

Your name
Instructor's name
Course Name and Code.
Date of submission.

2

Outline.
The Decline of Reading in the Digital Age.
I. Introduction
a. Opening statement based on the rise of digital media and the manner in which it transformed
our daily habits.
b. Main claim: I will argue that the digital age has significantly contributed to the de...

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