Unit 2 assignment_sheet_decker_final
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This document provides instructions for completing an argumentative essay. Students must pick a topic and research question, identify a significant problem related to the topic, propose solutions to the problem, and draft an essay arguing that the problem exists and presenting solutions. The essay should be shared with peers and instructors for feedback. Students must then revise the essay based on this feedback using course materials. The essay will be graded on the articulation of the problem, quality of argument and proposed solution, and clarity and grammar of writing. Grading will also consider the student's use of terms and concepts from the assigned reading on arguing.
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Unit 2 assignment_sheet_decker_final
- 1. Argumentative Essay you will complete the following: • Pick a topic and develop a research question to guide you through inquiry processes • Articulate a significant problem related to your topic that you believe should be solved • Develop potential solution/s to that problem • Draft an essay that both proves there is a problem AND proposes solution/s to that problem for an audience made up of people with the power to solve that problem • Share your writing with your peers and your instructor to see how an audience reacts to your essay • Revise, proofread, and edit your essay according to feedback you received using strategies presented in course materials Grade Breakdown: • Articulation of problem 30 points • Proposal of solution/ quality of overall argument (how well do you appeal to readers emotions, avoid fallacies, etc..) 35 points • Writing clarity/ grammar 10 points Note: I will be grading both summary and analysis based on your use of terms and concepts from The Norton Field Guide: “Arguing” (pp.397-418)