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Research Paper
(Due December 7th)
Overview
Here we are: The Research Paper!
It might sound a little frightening, but you have been building it all semester; you’ve got this!
This Prompt will serve as the guideline for the Research Paper for this class; further, you should revisit “Research Paper Preview” and “Research Tips and Advice.”
I know that seems like a bunch of information, but it should all be review, so it is just a quick look. More importantly, all of the information in the Pages and Modules will be utilized in one way or another in the Research Paper; it is not just “busy work.” Please know that there are rules and requirements that govern research papers sprinkled in these Pages.
In the Research Paper for this class, you will be expected to write an Argument on a topic of your choosing; it should be the same topic that you have worked with for your research steps.
In terms of essay structure, you will want to make use of the “Argument Template,” “Position Argument,” “Proposal Argument,” “Position Argument Template,” and/or “Proposal Argument Template” Pages (all of these Pages are found in Module 7 and linked here).
Instructions:
To begin this assignment, compose your Research Paper by addressing the following requirements:
Choose a shape } Position or Proposal Argument.
Revisit the Page (Position or Proposal) in Module 7 that details your shape prior to writing the essay as the Pages give you instructions to complete the assignment.
Create a Title Page.
Offer a Full-Sentence Outline (Step 6) that aligns with your Research Paper; if ideas to be included have changed since Step 6, make the appropriate changes to the outline.
Write a Thesis Statement that states a stance (Position) or offers a solution (Proposal).
Offer clear, fully-developed Body paragraphs, making sure that compelling and convincing evidence is used.
Acknowledge the Opposition and address it via Refutation or Concession.
Make use of transitionsActions.
Ensure that all borrowed material, quotes, paraphrases, and summaries, from sources is parenthetically cited to avoid plagiarism. Do not Plagiarize; your Research Paper is being scanned by a Plagiarism Checking Program in Canvas.
Offer a MLA Works Cited Page (Step 7); if the sources have changed, then rewrite the page so that it reflects only the works that have been cited. Be sure to offer 8 sources.
Write 1800-2500 words.
Submission
You may submit/upload this assignment as a .doc or .docx.
When you have composed your Essay, name and save your document, then upload the file by selecting “Submit Assignment.”
Grading
Please see the grading rubric for this assignment below. If accessing this course by using the Canvas Student App, you will not see the icon. Instead, please use the menu to locate the rubric.
Rubric
The associated rubric will be used to provide feedback–please be sure to review the rubric before starting and before submitting your assignment.
Rubric
Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis
30 to >27.0 ptsExceeds Expectations
Thesis expresses a sophisticated, in-depth opinion about the subject giving the paper strong structural direction and establishing a persuasive stance.
27 to >24.0 ptsMeets Expectations
Thesis expresses an in-depth opinion about the subject establishing the general structure of the paper while establishing a persuasive stance.
24 to >15.0 ptsAlmost There
Thesis is vague/generalized providing an inadequate structure for the paper, and persuasive stance is not clear.
15 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Thesis is unclear, absent, or unrelated to the subject and there appears to be no planned structure, and persuasive stance is missing.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutline
20 to >18.0 ptsExceeds Expectations
Outline is formal, including thesis statement and complete sentences for all points, and aligns with the paper.
18 to >15.0 ptsMeets Expectations
Outline is formal, including thesis statement and complete sentence for all points and mostly aligns with the paper.
15 to >10.0 ptsAlmost There
Outline is formal, but is missing one of the following elements: thesis statement, complete sentences, alignment with paper.
10 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Outline is not formal and is missing two or more of the following elements: thesis statement, complete sentences, alignment with paper, or is missing altogether.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence
35 to >32.0 ptsExceeds Expectations
Evidence (fact, example, statistic, authority statement) is persuasive, specific, and thesis/topic sentence supportive
32 to >27.0 ptsMeets Expectations
Evidence is somewhat supportive of thesis/topic sentences, but lacking specificity or development.
27 to >17.0 ptsAlmost There
Evidence is vague generalizations that lack relevance and development.
17 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Evidence is not relevant to the claims of the essay or missing entirely.
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOpposition
30 to >25.0 ptsExceeds Expectations
The opposition for all counter arguments is acknowledged and refuted or conceded, whichever is most appropriate.
25 to >21.0 ptsMeets Expectations
The opposition for most counter arguments is acknowledged and refuted or conceded, whichever is most appropriate.
21 to >15.0 ptsAlmost There
The opposition for one counter argument is acknowledged, but not refuted or conceded to beyond a superficial level.
15 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
The opposition is mentioned, but not refuted nor conceded, or not mentioned at all.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
20 to >17.0 ptsMeets Expectations
Presents information in an intelligible way with a logical flow of ideas, subject or point, and good effectiveness.
17 to >10.0 ptsAlmost There
Presents information in a less clear way: flow of ideas, subject or point, is a little illogical, and impairs effectiveness a bit
10 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Presents information in a haphazard way: flow of ideas, subject or point, is illogical, and loses effectiveness.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Conventions
10 to >8.0 ptsMeets Expectations
Infrequent, minimal errors have minor impact on overall message.
8 to >5.0 ptsAlmost There
Errors are frequent and cause confusion. Some aspects may be correct, but still impair writing
5 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Errors are serious and numerous, causing the reader to struggle to discern meaning.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Incorporation
50 to >40.0 ptsMeets Expectations
The quotes or summaries for each subject are cited parenthetically and bibliographically with no or minor errors.
40 to >25.0 ptsAlmost There
The quotes or summaries for each subject are cited parenthetically and bibliographically, but with major errors.
25 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
The quotes or summaries for each subject are missing as is the bibliographic citation.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle Page
5 ptsMeets Expectations
Title Page is present and includes title, student name, Eng. 120
3 ptsAlmost There
Title page is present and missing one of the following elements: title, student name, Eng. 120
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
Title Page is missing.
5 pts
Total Points: 200