Argumentative Essay Choice #3
- Due Apr 21, 2016 by 11:59pm
- Points 100
- Submitting a file upload
Over the course of the semester, you must write 2 argumentative essays. There are 6 topics and 4 different due dates to choose from.
Due Week 16--Question a problematic term or phrase related to a debatable issue by following the guidelines on p. 312 (1800-2000 words).
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Meets minimum requirements
1800-2000 words
MLA format
MLA in-text citations
MLA works cited entries
3rd person universal
No commonly confused word errors
sophisticated introduction, multiple body paragraphs, and a conclusion
appropriate and purposeful use of quotations
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Arguable claim that aims to contribute to or alter pre-existing ideas on the subject matter
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Supporting details that exhibit critical thinking and use credible, multiple secondary sources
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Clarity—sentences are easy to understand; concepts are clearly defined, illustrated, explained
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Logicalness--organized; the conclusions after the evidence make sense; no fallacies
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Significance—intentionally explains the importance of every piece of evidence
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Complexity—avoids oversimplifications; acknowledges the complexity of the issue and explains the complexities with complex sentence structures
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Accuracy—accurate, controlled, and sophisticated word choice; accurate representation of the opposition; accurate reporting of the facts
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Precision—free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
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