Writing/Research In the Disciplines

Writing/Research In the Disciplines They Say/I Say, pages 205-295 ISBN 978-0-393-93751-0, Online at ; https://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic862425.files/They%20Say%20I%20Say.pdf Order Description ENG 112: Writing/Research In the Disciplines Assignment and Rubric for Essay #1: Traditional Argument (Claim with Reasons) Assignment You will write a formal argumentative essay following the traditional (claim with reasons) model, incorporating research from a variety of sources to support a position/thesis of your choice on the topic of College Education. You are required to use four sources for your research: at least two of which must come from the assigned essays in your text (They Say/I Say, pages 205-295). Your essay?s position/thesis must be supported by at least three reasons, each of which will include at least two in-text citations (direct quotes and/or summarizations) from your four sources. Your essay will demonstrate a solid understanding of the argumentative strategies learned in ENG112 to support your thesis. Format and Requirements -MLA format (in-text citations and Works Cited List) -A minimum of 5 pages, maximum of 7 pages (1,200-1,500 words) (No title page) -Typed in Times New Roman or Arial, 12pt font, double spaced throughout, 1? margins -Top left corner: your full name, date, course and section number. -At center: your essay?s title (an original title, not just the topic of your essay) -No block quotes or direct quotations longer than 1-2 lines of text. -Submitted with your final essay: this Assignment and Rubric _________________________________________________________________ RUBRIC Content Title & Introductory Paragraph with Thesis statement (Attracts reader?s attention, explains topic?s importance, outlines your claim?s reasons, and reflects critical thinking.) 10pts _____ First body paragraph(s) & reason with support (Reflects critical thinking and follows clear argumentative logic. Incorporates at least two in-text citations) 10pts _____ Second body paragraph(s) & reason with support (Reflects critical thinking and followshttp://usaonlineessays.com/wp-admin/post-new.php clear argumentative logic. Incorporates at least two in-text citations) 10pts _____ Third body paragraph(s) & reason with support (Reflects critical thinking and follows clear argumentative logic. Incorporates at least two in-text citations) 10pts _____ Conclusion (Summarizes the argument succinctly. Restates, in different words, importance of topic and strength of thesis.) 10pts _____ Strength and clarity of writing (grammar, mechanics, spelling) 10pts _____ Format & Development In-text citations from four sources in Works Cited List follow MLA format 15pts _____ Works Cited List includes four required sources and follows MLA format 15pts _____