An Argumentative Research Essay
ASSIGNMENT:
An Argumentative Research Essay. Using your outline and annotated bibliography from Touchstones 1.2 and 2.2, draft a 6-8 page argumentative research essay on your chosen topic. Secondly, In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly writte-n specifically for this course. However, Any recycle-d work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be give-n one attempt to redo the Touchstone. As this assignment builds on Touchstone 2.2: Create an Annotate-d Bibliography, that Touchstone, as well as Touchstone 3.1, must be graded before you can submit your research essay draft.
Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Also do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines. Therefore, Argumentative Thesis Statement, Have you include-d a thesis in your introduction that takes a clear, specific position on one side of a debatable issue?
Argument Development, Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay? Is the argument supporte-d using rhetorical appeals and source material? Is your essay 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words, not including your references or reflection question responses)? If not, which details do you nee-d to add or remove?
Research
Have you cited outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase techniques? Are the sources incorporate-d smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information? Have you referenced a range of at least 7 credible sources? Also have you properly cite-d your sources according to APA style guidelines? Lastly, have you include-d an APA style reference page below your essay?
Reflection
Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses? Are your answers include-d on a separate page below the main assignment?
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