ENGL147N Week 3 Assignment Con-Position Topic and Proposal
Order ID 53563633773 Type Essay Writer Level Masters Style APA Sources/References 4 Perfect Number of Pages to Order 5-10 Pages Description/Paper Instructions
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 5, 13
- Lesson
- Link (Word doc): Con-Position Proposal Template
- Minimum of 3 new articles (academic or credible online sources different from Weeks 1 & 2 articles)
Apply the following writing resources to your posts:
- Link (library article): Counterpoint: Vaccines: Caution Advised (Links to an external site.) (This is a sample con article. This link will take you to an overview of vaccines. Click on the title under Related Items in this overview area to access the article.)
- Link (multimedia presentation): Citing References in Text (Links to an external site.)
- Link (website): APA Citation and Writing (Links to an external site.)
Instructions
For this assignment, you will select a topic different from the pro topic you worked on in Weeks 1-2. Conduct research on the topic and locate articles that takes a clear con position.Next, develop a con-position proposal for this new topic. The goal of the proposal is to create a working thesis statement and basic research plan that considers context, audience, purpose, and presents potential sources. A proposal is not an outline, as it does not structure the paper. Rather, a proposal offers direction for research needs and gives your professor an opportunity to provide feedback before the drafting process.
Access the Con-Position Proposal Template and complete the six required sections:
- Subject
- Research Question
- Claim
- Research Plan
- Synthesis Matrix (Add the 3 con sources.)
- Reference Page
For an example proposal, refer to pages 269-270 of our textbook.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 1 to 1.5 pages (not including title page & reference page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page & Reference Page
- Reference page (3 articles)
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Proposal Grading Rubric.Course Outcomes (CO): 1, 3, 4
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Proposal Grading Rubric – 75 pts
Proposal Grading Rubric – 75 pts Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
5.0 pts
Meets length requirement
0.0 pts
Does not meet length requirement
5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis/Claim
10.0 pts
The thesis contains the main claim that can be argued.
8.0 pts
The thesis is somewhat vague in its claim and needs to be defined clearly.
6.0 pts
The claim cannot be argued.
0.0 pts
There is no claim/thesis.
10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProposal
20.0 pts
The proposal exhibits clear direction for supporting the thesis through research. The proposal considers the challenges in the research process and proposes appropriate strategies to overcome the challenges.
16.0 pts
The proposal exhibits a fairly clear direction for supporting the thesis through research. The proposal considers the challenges in the research process but might not provide effective approaches to overcome the challenges.
12.0 pts
The proposal is unclear in the direction for supporting the thesis and does not consider challenges in the research process.
0.0 pts
No effort
20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource 1
10.0 pts
The evidence for each source is detailed and clearly supports the points noted.
8.0 pts
The evidence for each source could be expanded further, but the connection to the point is clear, or the evidence is detailed but the connection needs to be fine-tuned.
6.0 pts
The evidence for each source is vague or unclear and/or does not support points noted.
0.0 pts
No effort
10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource 2
10.0 pts
The evidence for each source is detailed and clearly supports the points noted.
8.0 pts
The evidence for each source could be expanded further, but the connection to the point is clear, or the evidence is detailed but the connection needs to be fine-tuned.
6.0 pts
The evidence for each source is vague or unclear and/or does not support points noted.
0.0 pts
No effort
10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource 3
10.0 pts
The evidence for each source is detailed and clearly supports the points noted.
8.0 pts
The evidence for each source could be expanded further, but the connection to the point is clear, or the evidence is detailed but the connection needs to be fine-tuned.
6.0 pts
The evidence for each source is vague or unclear and/or does not support points noted.
0.0 pts
No effort
10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
5.0 pts
The writing is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the text.
4.0 pts
The writing contains some major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.
3.0 pts
The writing contains several major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and these errors do detract from a clear reading of the text.
0.0 pts
No effort
5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
5.0 pts
All sources are properly cited.
4.0 pts
There are a few minor errors in the citations.
3.0 pts
There are some major errors in the citations.
0.0 pts
No effort
5.0 pts Total Points: 75.0
RUBRIC
QUALITY OF RESPONSE NO RESPONSE POOR / UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY GOOD EXCELLENT Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. 30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. 40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. 50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. 5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. 10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. 15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. 20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors 10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors 15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. 20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. 5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper 7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. 10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. GET THIS PROJECT NOW BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK TO PLACE THE ORDER
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