Determine topic and search for resources – do not finalize that topic until you’ve found at least three strong, academic, sources. One for each side, and one that is unbiased and provides context for a common middle ground.

Assignment: Complete an MLA style Rogerian Argument essay of approximately 1000 – 1500 words.

Instructions:

1.Review: Digital Textbook – The Rogerian Argument EssayLinks to an external site. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-englishcomp1v2/chapter/rogerian-argument/

2. Determine topic and search for resources – do not finalize that topic until you’ve found at least three strong, academic, sources. One for each side, and one that is unbiased and provides context for a common middle ground.

3. Outline your thesis, main ideas, and evidence.

4. Rough Draft your essay

5. Submit for review or have a peer edit and then submit.

6. MLA Citation Requirements: You must have at least three strong academic source for this essay and effective use all of them.

Rubric:

Assignment is not turned in or is off topic. Score: 0

Assignment is on topic but is lacking thesis and main idea structure – or is exceptionally short (500 words or less) Score: 50

Assignment is on topic and has a clear thesis, but struggles with main ideas or incorrect/missing evidence Score: 65

Assignment is on topic, thesis and main ideas are present but need revision or citations are present but need revision or citations Score: 75

Assignment is on topic with a strong thesis and connection to main ideas. Evidence is present and correctly cited but may struggle with elaboration Score: 85

Assignment is on topic, thesis and main ideas are present, strong, and well elaborated. Evidence is correctly cited and supports the ideas well. Score: 100

Minor issues as needed may result in an increase or decrease of score +/- 5

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