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We have to choose a topic and write on in Rogerian method. I chose Creation vs. Evolution. This should be in Rogerian method.

Assignment Instructions

Instructions: Please carefully read the following assignment details in its entirety. There are many components to this particular assignment, and each component is graded.


This essay should be between 900 and 1000 words, excluding the required annotated bibliography.


First, you will choose a topic of interest that has at least two opposing sides (please do not reuse your Toulmin essay topic). Then, you need to research that topic in order to specify the topic’s scope, so it can be easily discussed in 1000 word essay.

Note: Consider your audience as laymen in the field who have only general knowledge of your topic.

The following overused topics may not be used in your essay:

gun control,

abortion,
capital punishment,
gay marriage,
gays in the military,
mandatory drug testing,
euthanasia,
childhood obesity,
women in the military,
diets (including the Paleo diet),
workout regimens (including CrossFit),
underage drinking,

payment of college athletes,

dangers of smoking (including e-cigarettes and synthetic marijuana)
and the legalization of marijuana.

This essay must include a minimum of five sources. Three should be peer-reviewed sources, preferably from the APUS databases. From the library welcome page, click on Advanced Search at the bottom of the page and then check the "peer reviewed" sources box filter.

The following should clarify the term "peer-reviewed": . You may use eBooks; however, as discussed in your textbook, books generally are not as current as peer-reviewed articles. You may also use primary sources (interviews, statistics, etc); however, these primary sources should be obtained from experts within that field. If you cannot find strong sources for your chosen topic, then change your topic. If you have a question about the validity of a source, please contact a librarian: librarian@apus.edu


Make sure to include the following sections in your essay:

an introduction and claim,
background,
body,
and a conclusion.

Within the body of your essay, make sure to include the following in any order:

The background for your chosen topic,
the opposition - use an academic tone, and do not show bias,
the strengths and weaknesses of your opponents' claims,
scholarly research,
your claim -- use an academic tone, and do not show bias,
discuss the warrants for your claim and the opposition in order to find the common ground,
and show the common ground between your opponents' claim and your claim.

After you have written your essay, please make sure to revise the content of your essay. Lastly, be sure to edit your essay by checking grammar, format, and smaller technical details. Please make sure your essay is written in third person.

The Annotated Bibliography

An annotated Bibliography (AB) is due with your Rogerian essay. Using the MLA guide, list each source as it will appear on the Works Cited page of your essay. Summarize each source in two or three grammatically-correct sentences. These short summaries are the "annotations."

The following is a sample of an "annotated bibliography."


Annotated Bibliography (Centered)

Clark, Irene L. The Genre of Argument. Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace, 1998. Print.

Clark's textbook identifies the major steps to developing a well-researched and well-written argumentative essay. Professional essays are included in the text as models.

Ward, Russ. Logical Argument in the Research Paper. Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace, 1997. Print.

Augmenting the steps to writing an argumentative research paper is information about proper documentation. The Rogerian System, an important aspect of a well-planned paper, should be studied carefully.

Submission Instructions: Please submit this through the assignments link in the classroom. This assignment is due on Sunday, by 11:55 p.m., ET.

·ENGL 102 Rogerian Essay Rubric

DISCLAIMER: Originality of attachments will be verified by Turnitin. Both you and your instructor will receive the results.


NB: I have attached the comments from my instructor on the topic I chose during the week forum and the outline I did.

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ENGL102 Assignment Rubric Purpose and Audience (20 Points) Thesis and Support (20 Points) Organization (20 Points) EXEMPLARY LEVEL 18-20: The writing engages the reader with an original approach to the subject. It may encompass conflicting ideas and inspires the reader to contemplate the relationship of complex ideas. 18-20: The writing has a clearly articulated original thesis and subordinate ideas supported by reliable and relevant evidence based on original research. Main ideas are not lost in surrounding supporting evidence. 18-20: The writing flows smoothly and logically from a well-defined thesis. It contains an appropriate introduction, conclusion, and smooth transitions. The essay follows the organizational method noted in the assignment details. ACCOMPLISHED LEVEL DEVELOPING LEVEL BEGINNING LEVEL Points Earned 16-17: The writing clearly goes beyond the minimum requirements of the assignment. It attempts to engage the reader through originality and presentation of complex ideas. 14-15: The writing meets the minimum requirements of the assignment. It offers insight into the subject through basic logic and the presentation of ideas based on some evidence. /20 16-17: The writing has a clearly articulated thesis supported by appropriate evidence and sound logic. Minor gaps in logic and argument may appear. Main ideas can be distinguished from supporting evidence with some effort. 16-17: The writing is organized logically and flows well. An introduction and conclusion are evident, but transitions may be smoother. The essay follows the organizational method noted in the assignment details. 14-15: The writing has a clear thesis and related subordinate ideas supported by clear thinking and appropriate evidence. Logical arguments may be one-sided or incomplete. 13 or below: The writing fails to meet the minimum requirements of the assignment. It offers little insight into the subject and has serious flaws in logic and omissions in evidence. 13 or below: The writing may need a more clearly articulated thesis and/or appropriate related subordinate ideas. Fuzzy logic may be evident and adequate supporting evidence is lacking. 13 or below: The writing is noticeably lacking in organization. There is no clear introduction nor conclusion and ideas are neither carefully nor fully developed. Supporting evidence is clearly lacking. The essay does not follow the organizational method noted in the assignment details. /20 14-15: The writing demonstrates rudimentary organization and logical structure, but ideas may be more fully developed and supported by more appropriate evidence. The essay does not clearly follow the organizational method noted in the assignment details. /20 Style (10 Points) Research (10 Points) 10: The writing engages the reader through an original prose style appropriate to the subject. Language is precise. Sentences are varied but not noticeably so. Active voice is apparent. All quoted or paraphrased material is properly documented and cited in MLA style. Quotations are integrated smoothly into the discussion. 10: The essay utilizes strong and academic research (mainly peer-reviewed articles), and these sources strengthen the essay’s claim. The essay meets or exceeds the required number of sources, as stated in the assignment details. 8-9: The writing keeps the reader’s attention through a carefully crafted prose style. Language chosen is appropriate to the subject, but may call attention to itself in minor ways. Most quoted and paraphrased material is properly documented and cited in MLA style. Quotations are integrated into the discussion 6-7: The writing is clear but could be expressed in a style more appropriate to the subject. It is jargon-free but may require a more complete explanation of some terms used. Sources are documented and cited but need to show greater consistency in use of MLA style. Quotations are dropped into the discussion 5 or below: The writing lacks clarity and is sometimes confusing. The language chosen is not appropriate to the subject nor the assignment. Sources are overly quoted or paraphrased and not adequately documented nor cited in MLA style. Quotations appear out of place and/or are dropped into the discussion /10 8-9: The essay utilizes academic research (mainly peer-reviewed articles), and these sources strengthen the essay’s claim. The essay meets the required number of sources, as stated in the assignment details. 6-7: There is research within the essay, but most of the sources are not peer-reviewed. These sources do not serve to strengthen the essay’s claim. Instead, the research serves as filler. The essay does not meet the required number of sources, as stated in the assignment details. 5 or below: The research is lacking in the essay and/or is missing altogether. The essay does not meet the required number of sources as stated in the assignment details /10 Grammar and Mechanics (10 Points) Formatting (5 Points) Annotations (5 Points) 10: The writing is free of proofreading errors. The writing contains sentences that are always complete and grammatically correct, and free of confusion and ambiguity. 8-9: The writing may exhibit a few minor errors in proofreading, but they do not impair the flow of the reading. The writing contains sentences that are complete or which imply unstated connections and/or conclusions. 5: Student provides a highcaliber, formatted assignment in proper MLA style. 4: Assignment presents an above-average use of formatting skills with few errors in MLA style. 5: The annotations give strong details about the research that was used in the essay. These annotations show that the student read the articles, are clear, and are at least two sentences each. 4: The annotations gives details about the research that was used in the essay, are clear, and are at least two sentences each. 6-7: The writing could benefit from additional proofreading, as some errors impede the flow of the reading. The writing contains some grammatical errors easily corrected. Additional proofreading would help eliminate errors. 2-3: Appearance of final assignment demonstrates the student's limited ability to use MLA style formatting. 2-3: The annotations lack detail, contain grammatical errors, and are under two sentences each. 5 or below: The writing exhibits substantial errors in proofreading. The writing is confusing and ambiguous owing to substantial errors of grammar and syntax. There is no evidence of proofreading, editing, or rewriting. /10 0-1: Appearance of the final assignment is distracting. The number of MLA style formatting errors impedes easy reading. 0-1: The annotations are missing and/or are illegible. /5 Total: /5 1 of 1 - Question 1 of 3 19.0/ 30.0 Points 6.0/ 10.0 Points Please post your proposed one-sentence thesis statement for this topic. Remember, this single sentence thesis statement has a clear stance and is never a question. Thesis: The argument involving evolution and creationism and which one is right will no way end except people put an end to thinking of the two as opposing against one another, but as coexisting equal parts in the creation of human life on earth. Comment: Yes, this is an opinion so it can be an argument. However, I posted specific help for writing a Rogerain thesis statement. This does not follow that advice, so I can't tell if you are planning a Rogerian argument or not. Question 2 of 3 8.0/ 10.0 Points List a peer-reviewed source (for peer-reviewed sources see the "Advanced Search" link just below the Search box on the Library Welcome page) that you plan to use in this essay. You must include either a short quotation and/or paraphrase with the in-text citation and a works cited entry for this source in MLA form. *Note: To receive credit for this question, the source must be peer-reviewed and correctly cited (a hanging indent is not required to receive credit). "Creationism, it would seem, has long been one of those topics that constitutes an 'elephant in the room' for relativists, and it is hardly surprising that the recent revival of creationism's fortunes in its reformulation as 'Intelligent Design' (ID) might cause discomfort within science studies" (Cole 855). Works Cited Cole, Simon A. "Witnessing Creation." Social Studies of Science, vol. 36, no. 6, 2006, pp. 855-860, doi:10.1177/0306312706067901. Comment: Direct quotes need to have a lead in phrase. Question 3 of 3 5.0/ 10.0 Points Give a tentative outline for your essay. Make sure to include the following sections in your essay: introduction and claim, background, body, and conclusion. Within the body of your Rogerian essay, make sure to include the following in any order: the background for your chosen topic, the opposition, the strengths and weaknesses of your opponent's claim, scholarly research, your claim, discuss the warrants for your claim and the opposition in order to find the common ground, and show the common ground between your opponent's claim and your claim. Example: I. Introduction and thesis II. Background Info a. First example b. Second etc. III. Show Understanding of Opposition a. Fairly present and show value of first reason of other side b. Fairly present and show value of second reason of other side (**You might have multiple paragraphs for multiple sides.) IV. Assert your Position a. First reason b. Second reason (**might have multiple paragraphs for multiple sides) V. Demonstrate Common Ground a. Show concessions in some (not all) situations based on context b. Show higher interest, goal, or benefit achieved** (** This also might be in the conclusion.) VI. Conclusion a. Summary b. Implications I Introduction and thesis II Background Info a. First example b. Second etc. III Support for Claim a. First example b. Second example, etc. IV Opposing View Argument a. Initial defense to claim b. Other Instance V. Rebuttal to all the points in IV VI. Conclusion Conflicts between Evolution and Creationism occur after inhabitants who trusts that living forms became more complicated over a long time maintain that view that God made everything in the world is not a scientific description of how something works or occurs the way it does because it cannot be approved by the scientific way, while individuals who believe that God made all things in the world argue that people who admit that life forms became more complicated over a long time do not take God into account and that transition for the better, in time is just an account on why things works or occurs the way it does rather than a fact. Acknowledgement of creation is increasing in spite of mind-boggling evidence justifying evolution. Evolution versus Creationism has- been a contentious topic for years and is still till now. The two sides have compelling arguments and acceptable explanations why the other side’s opinion is not correct. “Creationists, on the other hand, believe that God created Earth and the living things on it, as explained in the Bible”(George, pp.843). Several creationists views differ and some concede that the Earth is old, as others conceive that the Earth and universe are still new. People believe that thought and design require a creator, and once the principles of designed are identified to living organisms, this is a reasonable account to admit that there is a maker or an higher power. People who admit that God made everything in the whole world in general believe that all organisms were created as a single organism, as people who believe that life forms became more complex over a long time think that life started from a single celled organisms such as bacteria, then changed into more complex organisms over time. Creationist believe that organisms can change to fit their neighboring circumstances to a degree, but not change so much where they become totally different than what they were created as. In the continuing debate, creationists argue that once there are no witnesses what happened at the beginning of time, creationism is an explanation as evolution. Some say there is evidence supporting their position which is the Bible. However, scientist states just because their theories cannot be physically witnesses such as the Earth’s movement around the sun, this does not make it baseless. Majority of scientist’s will dispute that evolution is an established scientific theory that can explain the development of life on earth. This is the explanation of a natural phenomenon, like gravity, that has been proven lots of times through observation and experiment. Scientists don’t think of creation science as religion, not science, and define intelligent design as no more than creationism clad up in scientific language. Comment: There is not enough here for me to tell if this is an argument essay. Remember, it needs to be not only an argument essay but a specific type of arugment essay, a Rogerian argument.
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Creationism vs. Evolution-Outline
Thesis statement: The focus on creation creates an atmosphere of belief as the focus is on
evidence of creation and consistency that it portrays.
I.

Background
A. Stereotypes.
B. Friction

II.

Show Understanding of Opposition
A. Fossil evidence
B. Natural Selection.

III.

Assert your Position
A. Earth existence.
B. Procreation.

IV.

Demonstrate Common Ground
A. Fossil records.
B. Progressive creation.

V.

Conclusion
A. Environmental changes.
B. Religion


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Creationism vs. Evolution
The debate on creation vs. evolution continues to take place, and the disputes surround
the authority given to the thoughts of the two concepts. The solving of the issues that surround
the argument focuses on the facts of the matter and the measurable facts of the case. The works
of creation found in the book of Genesis where there is the guideline on the steps that creation
process took and this has brought a battle with the people that believe in evolution as the focus is
on a process that led to the evolution of the state of the earth. The focus on creation creates an
atmosphere of belief as the focus is on evidence of creation and consistency that it portrays.
The debates on origin continue to take place, and this is important when it is clarified as
there is the determination of the facts of science and that of creation. People associate creation to
the religious people and tie evolution to science. There is focus on the stereotypes created in the
society on the issues of creation, and this leads to the disapproval of the facts of creation and that
of evolution. The facts that surround the debate is that it is hard to establish the facts of the...


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