ENG 130 Argumentative Research Please see attached assignment instructions for details, thanks. ENG 130: Literature and Comp ENG 130: Argumentative Researc

ENG 130 Argumentative Research Please see attached assignment instructions for details, thanks. ENG 130: Literature and Comp
ENG 130: Argumentative Research Essay
Background:
 You have completed research on August Wilson, his life, and his plays.
 You have completed reading/viewing Fences by August Wilson.
 You have read the resources on Conflict in this unit.
Prompt (what will you be writing about):

Which conflict does Wilson use most to drive (bring forth, move forward) all the other
elements of the story?
Choose ONE that you feel is more apparent and easier to defend than the others.
o Troy vs Society
o Troy vs Himself
o Troy vs Family
o Troy vs Death
Helpful Notes:
 Thesis:
o Your thesis is the response to the prompt question plus the supporting areas
that you will be using to defend your argument. Be sure to have a thesis that
clearly states which conflict you feel is the most important and drives the other
conflicts.
o Your thesis could begin with, “In the play, Fences, August Wilson uses the
conflict of __________ to drive the other conflicts and elements of the story as
evidenced by….
 Sources and evidence:
o Be sure to use things that you have learned about Wilson’s life and his writings.
For example, if you are analyzing Troy and his father’s conflict, you could bring
in information that you researched about Wilson’s relationship with his own
father.
o Include direct quotations from the play. To cite a direct quote from a play, the
format is:
 “quotation” (Wilson,1985, act #, scene #, line #).
OR
 As Wilson (1985) writes, “quote” (act#, scene #, line#).
o Use at least three outside sources. Two of them could be from your previous
research essay. Be sure to include all of these in your reference page.
Requirements:
 Length and format: 3-4 pages.
 The title page and reference page are also required, but they should not be factored
into the 3-4 page length of the essay.
 It should also be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, in 12 point font and
with 1 inch margins. Essay should conform to APA formatting and citation style.
 Use the third-person, objective voice, avoiding personal pronouns such as “I,” “you,”
“we,” etc.
 Use APA format for in-text citations and references when using outside sources and
textual evidence.
 Skills to be assessed with this assignment: creating effective thesis statements,
incorporating research, analyzing rhetoric.
 Please be cautious about plagiarism. Make sure to use in-text citations for direct
quotes, paraphrases, and new information.
Argumentative Research Essay Rubric
Does Not Meet
Expectations
0-11
Introduction is not
present.
Below
Expectations
12-13
Background details
are a random
collection of
information,
unclear, or not
related to the topic.
Needs
Improvement
14-15
Introduction is
attempted and
explains the
background, but
may lack detail.
Organization
Many details are
not in a logical or
expected order.
The paper does
not use
paragraphs. Topic
and/or transition
sentences are not
used
Writing has
adequate
discernible
organization.
Paragraphs are
generally used
effectively. Topic
and Transition
sentences are
present in some of
the sections
Writing is
organized and
details are placed
in a logical order.
Paragraphs are
mostly used
effectively. Topic
and Transition
sentences are
used effectively.
Persuasiveness
Fails to develop
arguments.
Develops most
arguments.
Satisfactorily
develops
arguments.
Evidence and
Support
Does not include
text support
and/or text
support is not
cited.
Some evidence is
used from one
research source
and/or evidence is
somewhat related
to the thesis
statement.
Evidence may or
may not always
cited properly.
Evidence is used
from two outside
sources and/or
evidence is mostly
tied to the thesis
statement and
used properly and
is cited properly.
Evidence is
integrated from at
least three outside
sources and/or
evidence is used
effectively and
cited properly.
Integration of
Knowledge
The essay
demonstrates that
the author has not
fully understood
and applied
concepts learned
in the course.
Writing may have
little discernible
organization, but
some details are
not in a logical or
expected order.
The paper uses
paragraphs
ineffectively. Topic
and transition
sentences are
used inadequately.
Some arguments
are developed, but
may be missing
one or need further
elaboration.
Very little evidence
is given and used
in the essay
properly. Research
evidence is not
incorporated.
Evidence may not
relate to the thesis
statement.
Evidence is cited
but not with the
proper formatting.
The essay
demonstrates gaps
in knowledge of
applied concepts
learned in the
course.
The essay
demonstrates that
the author, to a
certain extent,
understands and
has applied
concepts learned
in the course.
The essay
demonstrates that
the author, for the
most part,
understands and
has applied
concepts learned
in the course.
Some of the
conclusions,
however, are not
The essay
demonstrates that
the author fully
understands and
has applied
concepts learned
in the course.
Concepts are
integrated into the
writer’s own
insights. The
writer provides
Introduction
Satisfactory
16-17
Introduction
explains the
background,
including an
overview of the
essay’s main
points.
Meets
Expectations
18-20
Introduction uses
interesting
anecdotes,
questions, or other
information to
build interest.
Many to all main
points are logically
related and
developed.
Writing is
effective,
purposeful, and
well-organized.
Paragraphs are
used effectively.
Topic and
Transition
sentences add to
the understanding
and flow of the
essay.
Expertly and fully
develops
arguments.
supported in the
body of the paper.
APA
Format
Grammar and
Mechanics
APA format is not
followed.
Grammar and
mechanics’ errors
make the essay
incomprehensible.
Errors evident
throughout all of
the areas: 1 inch
margins, correctly
formatted title
page, correctly
formatted
reference page,
double spacing,
Times New
Roman,12 font.
Grammar, spelling,
punctuation, and
mechanics errors
occur throughout
document. Word
choices are seldom
academic.
Sentence structure
may be illogical or
unclear.
Errors evident in
three to four of the
areas of: 1 inch
margins, correctly
formatted title
page, correctly
formatted
reference page,
double spacing,
Times New
Roman, 12 font.
Several errors in
grammar,
punctuation,
spelling and
mechanics
present. Word
choice reveals
some
understanding of
academic
language
requirements.
Many sentence
structure issues
exist.
*A zero can be earned if the above criteria are not met.
*Plagiarism will result in a zero.
Errors evident in
one to two of the
areas of: 1 inch
margins, correctly
formatted title
page, correctly
formatted
reference page,
double spacing,
Times New
Roman, 12 font.
Some spelling,
grammar,
punctuation and
mechanical errors
are evident.
Academic
language is
upheld. The
sentence structure
is often logical and
clear so that
relationships
among ideas are
established.
concluding
remarks that show
analysis and
synthesis of ideas.
Free of errors in: 1
inch margins,
correctly formatted
title page,
correctly formatted
reference page,
double spacing,
Times New
Roman, 12 font.
Free of
punctuation,
spelling, grammar,
and other
mechanical errors.
Consistent use of
academic word
choices.
Sentence
structure is mostly
logical and clear.

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