Researched Argumentative Essay
- Due Mar 31, 2016 by 11:59pm
- Points 100
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In groups of 3, you will choose an arguable topic. You will support your argument with research from scholarly, peer-reviewed articles available on EBSCOhost. The essay will be preceded by an annotated bibliography that includes a summary, evaluation, and reflection on a minimum of five peer-reviewed sources and two additional sources. You are required to submit the annotated bibliography (with the minimum of seven sources) in order to submit your researched argumentative essay. The essay must be 2500-3000 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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