Essay #4: First Draft due (5-7 pages)
- Due Apr 26, 2016 at 11:59pm
- Points 25
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Response to the topic: Does the essay respond to the topic with insight, depth and originality, while clearly meeting the terms of the assignment?
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Introduction: Does the introduction capture the reader’s interest using a compelling strategy? Does this opening transition fluidly to the thesis statement?
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Thesis Statement: Is the thesis statement clearly focused and develop a compelling argument and advance the ideas of the topic with individual insight?
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Does the narration summarize the issue? Does it include definition of terms and historical/ biographical context? Does the summary integrate the authors’ words with your own? Does the narration provide specific support for claims, including effective use of paraphrase and 1-2 quotations that integrate those writers’ words with your own?
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Does the confirmation explain your analysis and rationale of the argument completely? Do these explanations make sense? Are the details relevant? Does the argument go beyond class discussion using exceptional analysis? Does the confirmation provide specific support for claims, including effective use of paraphrase and 1-2 quotations that integrate those writers’ words with your own?
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Does the refutation explain your analysis and rationale of the argument completely? Do you anticipate/ address objections? Do you explain why you disagree with the writer (or why someone might)? Do you answer those naysayers with gusto and supporting details? Do you discuss logical fallacies? Do you include concessions? Are the details relevant? Does the refutation provide specific support for claims, including effective use of paraphrase and 1-2 quotations that integrate those writers’ words with your own?
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Structure/ Paragraphs: • Are the paragraphs organized and long enough to respond thoroughly to the prompt? • Has the writer provided enough specific support to prove that you read the essay(s) completely? • Does the essay follow the guidelines of the assignment (amount/type of sources, etc.) • Does the essay transition between ideas fluidly? Does the order of the argument make sense?
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Conclusion: Does the conclusion address: Why is the issue important? What are the implications of the article? Why should the reader care?
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Language Usage: Does the essay exhibit superior control of language, including diction, phrasing, syntactic variety, and an ability to paraphrase accurately?
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Mechanics: Does the essay avoid serious errors in mechanics and usage? • Is the writing grammatically correct? • Is the spelling correct? • Is the punctuation correct? DO NOT USE “YOU.” Check for s/v agreement, v/t, run-ons and fragments. Simplify your language!
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Works Cited o Does the essay utilize minimum 7 sources? o At least 1 book (other than No Impact Man) o At least 1 scholarly journal o At least 1 newspaper o At least 1 reputable national magazine (see below) Does the essay utilize correct in-text citation methods? Does the essay include a correctly formatted Works Cited Page? (See A Writer’s Reference
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Format: MLA; typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, pages numbered, stapled, proper heading, PAGE LENGTH REQUIREMENT: 7-10 pages (anything less than 7 pages = F grade)
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