1.10 Submit Final: Standard Argument Essay. Following peer reviews, consider your feedback from your peers and your instructor and revise your first draft of the Rhetorical Analysis essay. Select Start Assignment to submit the final draft of your Standard Argument Essay by the deadline.
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Grading:
It is helpful to review the assignment rubric and check the specified criteria as you revise. Scroll down to review the rubric.
Length:
750 words
Due:
Friday, Sept. 1, 10 p.m. (You will no longer have access to the submission window. This is a strict deadline.)
Module Objectives
- 1.1 Define an academic argument.
- 1.2 Identify opposing viewpoints in an essay.
- 1.3 Differentiate fact from opinion.
- 1.4 Formulate an argumentative thesis.
- 1.5 Draft an outline to support an argumentative thesis.
- 1.6 Identify primary types of evidence.
- 1.7 Identify primary rhetorical appeals such as pathos, ethos, and logos.
- 1.8 Utilize/Apply recursive writing techniques.
Comments from prof:
A good draft over all but I would add some more evidence to the point you make about being more employable with a degree. You also need to re-state your thesis statement to make it more specific: “
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree is worth the risk because a person with a degree is more employable, it increases the earning potential, and prepares a person for the changing economy.” This is using your own words mostly but you need to create a claim out of the three reasons you provide in your essay.
Rubric
Standard Argument Essay
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
This criterion of Rhetorical Analysis Essay is linked to a Learning OutcomeArgument Concept
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40 to >36.8 pts
Exceptional.
Essay’s thesis, tone and style effectively enhance argument.
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36.8 to >32.0 pts
Proficient.
Essay’s thesis, tone and style clearly establish argument.
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32 to >28.8 pts
Competent.
Essay’s thesis and approach are clear, but could be more effective.
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28.8 to >25.6 pts
Novice.
Essay’s thesis is too vague, misplaced or misunderstands the assignment.
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25.6 to >0 pts
Requires review.
Essay has no clear thesis or demonstrates no understanding of rhetorical task.
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40 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
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40 to >36.8 pts
Exceptional.
Essay’s introduction establishes a clear context and all supporting paragraphs effectively support thesis.
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36.8 to >32.0 pts
Proficient.
Introduction attempts to place argument in context, and body paragraphs are organized, but could be ordered or established more effectively.
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32 to >28.8 pts
Competent.
Introduction is undeveloped and body paragraphs are organized, but could be ordered or established more effectively.
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28.8 to >25.6 pts
Novice.
Undeveloped introduction and/or disorganized body paragraphs.
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25.6 to >0 pts
Requires review.
Essay shows little understanding of organization, either within paragraphs or as a whole
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40 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Source Material
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30 to >27.6 pts
Exceptional.
Essay uses source material correctly and effectively to support thesis
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27.6 to >24.0 pts
Proficient.
Essay uses source material correctly
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24 to >21.6 pts
Competent.
Essay uses source material, but either needs to use more or make corrections
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21.6 to >19.2 pts
Novice.
Essay uses very little (or inappropriate) source material, or makes many errors in documentation
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19.2 to >0 pts
Requires review.
Essay has significant mistakes throughout
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30 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Mechanics
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10 to >9.2 pts
Exceptional.
Essay is almost free of errors.
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9.2 to >8.0 pts
Proficient.
Essay has a few errors, but nothing repeated or significant
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8 to >7.2 pts
Competent.
Essay has several errors of many types
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7.2 to >6.4 pts
Novice.
Essay has several errors per paragraph
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6.4 to >0 pts
Requires review.
Essay has significant mistakes throughout
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10 pts
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Total Points: 120
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