Compose an essay for a college-level audience in which you use Toulmin argument methods to argue a claim (given by Professor in the Announcements). The final paper should be four (4) to five (5) content pages in length and have an additional cover page and References page. Your argument itself should incorporate support from among five (5) or more outside sources, and the entire paper should demonstrate correct use of APA format and documentation. Use the following steps:
1. After exploring the discourse community and rhetorical situation through reading, discussion, and invention, create an original, purposeful, manageable claim of your own to add to the discussion.
2. Create an outline for Toulmin argument style development of the claim and submit it to the course assignment folder for professor input.
3. After receiving input back on your plan from the professor, conduct research for the essay and then write a complete draft of the essay, and bring one printed copy to class for peer review.
4. Receive informal input from class members and formal input from the professor (if time allows) on your draft. Use other resources such as tutor.com, the Writing Lab, and the Rose State College tutors as needed.
5. Based on the input, revise the essay, proofread it, and submit to the assignment folder for grading.
6. Reflect on the final essay draft in order to gain metacognition regarding your own composition processes.
Assessment Criteria
The essay and process should have the following qualities:
an intellectually complex thesis that makes an original claim on the issue and provides unity and coherence throughout the document
an introduction that creates a sense of purpose appropriate to the audience
double-spaced content pages consisting of a well-presented argument; USE Times New Roman 12-pt. font and size with no extra spacing
ideas that are detailed, well-developed, and supported with appropriate, credible evidence
effective use of ethos, pathos, logos, kairos, warrants, qualifiers, and refutation of counter-arguments
body paragraphs with clear topic sentences/subclaims
an overall document body that is developed using the Toulmin argument structure
appropriate transitional elements throughout the essay; use APA headings for each section
a conclusion that provides effective closure by purposefully unifying all ideas presented in the document
material from CREDIBLE sources that is well-integrated and supports claims argued in the paper, with the information logically placed to enhance the argument
all source material integrated through introduction and commentary, and by a combination of paraphrasing, summarizing, and direct quoting
all in-text citations correctly done in APA format
all sources documented correctly on the References page and that page correctly formatted
no errors in areas of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and mechanics
appropriate use of formal language for a college-level essay throughout
timely submission of the assignment in Microsoft Word or PDF format; no .pages or Google Docs
Due at 11:59, So Id like to get it at 11:30
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