ENG 1101 Ashford University Restrictions on Immigration Argumentative Essay Word Count: Minimum Count: 1,200 Words Format: MLA Citation, 9th Edition Argume

ENG 1101 Ashford University Restrictions on Immigration Argumentative Essay Word Count:
Minimum Count: 1,200 Words
Format: MLA Citation, 9th Edition
Argumentative Essay Rubric: Argumentative Essay.docx
Works Cited Rubric: Works Cited Rubric.docx
Essay Structure:
Introduction:
Hook
Historical Information
Thesis Statement: States which side of the argument you are on
Body Paragraph I:
One Claim: A statement essentially arguable, but used as a primary point to support or prove an argument is called a claim.
Body Paragraph II:
One Counter Claim: A counterclaim is the argument (or one of the arguments) opposing your thesis statement. In arguing a claim, you should always consider potential counterclaims and counterarguments.
Body Paragraph III:
One Rebuttal: Incorporate evidence that disagrees with the counterclaim.
Conclusion:
Thesis Statement Restated: Restate the thesis statement at the beginning of your conclusion, which is the last sentence in the introduction. This includes rewriting it, not copying it from the intro and pasting it into the conclusion.
Summary: Summarize the essay. This should include a summation of what is in every body paragraph.
Call-to-Action: Add a call-to-action to give the reader something to think about or something to do. It should support your thesis statement.
Sources Required: Four Credible Sources
In-text Citations: Four required, one per source Works Cited Rubric
(Intext Citations & Research)
4 – Excellent
Sources
• Sources selected are both
credible and relevant
• Requirements for number
and types of sources are
met
• At least 1 intext citation for
each source in the Works
Cited
Works Cited Page Format
• Works Cited list is on a
separate page
• Title, Works Cited, is
centered at the top
• Name and page number
are at the top, right-hand
corner of page
• Font is consistent
throughout (12-pt. Times
New Roman)
• Citations are in
alphabetical order by the
last name of each author
• There is double spacing
between citations
• There is double spacing
within each citation
• After the first line of each
citation, all additional lines
are indented 5 spaces
(“hanging indention”)
3 – Very Good
2 – Satisfactory
1 – Unsatisfactory
All sources are
credible and relevant
All requirements are
met
1 source is not
credible or relevant
1 requirement is not
met
2 sources are not
credible or relevant
2 requirements are
not met
3 or more sources are not
credible or relevant
3 or more requirements
are not met
All sources are cited
At least 1 source
is not cited
2 sources are not cited
3 sources are not cited
All formatting
elements are correct
At least one formatting
element is not correct
2 formatting elements
are not correct
3 or more formatting
elements are not correct
Citation Format (MLA)
All citation elements
• Each citation includes all
are consistently
required elements
correct
• Elements within each
citation are in the required
order
• All dates are properly
formatted
• Italics and quotation marks
are used properly for titles
• Proper capitalization and
punctuation are used
Parenthetical (or In-Text) References
All sources are
• A parenthetical reference
properly credited
is inserted whenever
paraphrased or quoted
materials are used
Every parenthetical
• Each parenthetical
matches a Works
reference matches the
Cited entry
beginning of a
corresponding entry in the
Works Cited list
All parenthetical
• References are inside
citations are properly
sentence punctuation
formatted
(except for block quotes)
• Titles are in quotes or
italics (as appropriate)
• Page numbers are listed
for print sources
Most citation
elements are
consistently correct
Some citation
elements are
consistently correct
Few citation elements are
consistently correct
1 source is not
properly credited
2 sources are not
properly credited
3 or more sources are not
properly credited
1 parenthetical does
not match a Works
Cited entry
2 sources do not
match a Works Cited
entry
3 or more sources do not
match a Works Cited entry
Most parenthetical
citations are
properly formatted
Some parenthetical
citations are properly
formatted
Few parenthetical
citations are properly
formatted
Argumentative Essay
4 – Excellent
3 – Very Good
2 – Satisfactory
1 – Unsatisfactory
Introduces the subject being
discussed creating a sense of
context and importance that
builds up to the thesis
statement, which includes a
STRONG hook that effectively
captures the reader’s attention
Provides DETAILED background
information on the subject being
discussed
Has a thesis statement that is in
the form of a declarative
sentence that clearly and
concisely states the main point
that the author is trying to make
and establishes focus that clearly
directs the body of the essay
Each body paragraph contains a
clearly focused topic sentence
that relates to the thesis of the
essay. Details in the essay are
concrete and specific, and they
effectively and clearly present a
well thought out argument. Well
thought out claims and
counterclaims are presented.
Rebuttal paragraph refutes the
opposing view
Introduces the subject being
discussed creating a sense of
context and importance that builds
up to the thesis statement, which
includes a SUFFICEINT hook that
captures the reader’s attention
Introduces the subject being
discussed that builds up to the
thesis statement, which includes an
INADEQUATE hook that somewhat
captures the reader’s attention
Does NOT adequately introduce the
topic and has an incomplete hook or
lacks a hook altogether
Provides SUFFICIENT background
information on the subject being
discussed
Has a thesis statement that is in
the form of a declarative sentence
that makes a point but is a bit too
broad and establishes the topic or
stance that adequately directs the
body of the essay
Provides background information
on the subject being discussed but
may LACK detail
Has a thesis statement that is in the
form of a declarative sentence but
is vague and does not make a
concrete point and contains an
unfocused topic that lacks clear
direction for the body of the essay
Provides background details that are
a random collection of information,
unclear, or not related to the topic
Has thesis statement that is NOT in
the form of a declarative sentence
and/or it inadequately identifies a
topic or fails to establish the
direction of the essay
Each paragraph contains a topic
sentence that relates to the thesis
statement. Some details in the
essay are concrete and specific,
and they present an argument.
One or more claim is lacking
support and the writer doesn’t
clearly address the opposing side
Not all paragraphs have a clear
topic statement that relates to the
thesis statement. There are details,
but they are either not concrete
and specific, or there are not
enough of them to adequately
present an argument. Writing
doesn’t address the opposing side,
makes only a few claims
There are no apparent topic
sentences in the paragraphs, and/or
they do not relate to the thesis
statement. Details are either wrong
or lacking, or they are not related to
the topic sentence or the argument.
The essay FAILS to adequately
present an argument
Organization
Logical progression of ideas with
a clear structure that enhances
the thesis. EXCELLENT transitions
are used that are mature and
graceful
Logical progression of ideas. SOME
transitions are present throughout
essay.
Organization is somewhat clear.
FEW transitions are present.
No discernable
organization.Transitions are NOT
present. Connections between ideas
seem confusing or incomplete, and
this distracts the reader
Tone and Expression
Powerful diction; level of
language appropriate for subject
and audience; fluid and unique
Appropriate diction, emerging
style; sufficient control. There is an
attempt at a personal style but
Insufficient variety in sentence
length and type; questionable word
choice; wordiness. There is little
Sentences lack fluidity, depth,
modulation, and variety; no
apparent style; inappropriate
Introduction – Hook
Introduction –
Background
Information
Introduction – Thesis
Statement
Paragraphing
Audience and
Purpose
Conventions
Conclusion –
Thesis Statement
Restated, Summary,
& Take Away
style; instances of powerful
language (e.g. parallelism,
sentence variety and
modulation); exceptional control
Writing is informative and
valuable for the intended
audience; effectively integrates
rich and pertinent details and
insights that engage readers in a
transcendent understanding of
the writer’s interpretation of the
topic and the evidence that
supports that perspective
style of writing may be awkward or
unsuited to audience and purpose;
the reader may lose interest in
some sections of the paper
Writing is mostly effective for the
intended audience, but may
contain lapses in providing insight
or analysis of the topic; writing may
provide details, but inconsistently
integrate enough analysis; writing
may include some weighty lines of
explanation, sparse detail, or
clumsy word choice that distract
from the purpose of the essay; yet,
overall writing demonstrates
satisfactory audience awareness
attempt at style; reads as flat and
perhaps uninteresting in content,
which is usually generalized and
clichéd
Writing is for the intended
audience, but contains various
lapses in providing insight or
analysis of the topic; writing may
provide details, but does not
integrate enough analysis; writing
has weighty lines of explanation,
sparse detail, or clumsy word
choice that distract from the
purpose of the essay; yet, overall
writing demonstrates audience
awareness
passive voice; uncontrolled slang,
dialect, or cliché
Proper grammar and usage,
correct spelling, correct
punctuation, correct
capitalization, complete
sentences, and proper
formatting of paper
Few errors of grammar and usage,
mostly correct spelling,
punctuation and capitalization,
complete sentences, and mostly
proper formatting of paper
Errors in grammar, usage, and
spelling sometimes make
understanding difficult, some
errors in punctuation and
capitalization, occasional sentence
fragment or run-on
sentence, and missing minor
formatting requirements
Frequent errors in grammar, usage,
spelling, capitalization and
punctuation make understanding
difficult or impossible, frequent use
of sentence fragments or run-on
sentences, and missing major
formatting requirements
Restated thesis is profoundly
thoughtful and precise,
summarizes the supporting
evidence in a concise, effective
manner, and creates an original
and profound take-away
statement that leaves the reader
satisfied and wanting more
The restated thesis is sufficient
showing some thoughtfulness,
summarizes the supporting
evidence in a sufficient manner
where the author’s main ideas are
recognizable. A final thought is
included
The restated thesis is weak,
restated word for word, or unclear,
attempts to summarize the
supporting evidence from the body
paragraphs and thesis; however,
some meaning is lost or new
information is presented. Attempts
to write a take-way statement
Neglects to restate the thesis,
neglects to summarize the
supporting evidence from the body
paragraphs and thesis, and neglects
to create a take-way statement that
leaves the reader satisfied
Writing lacks audience awareness;
weak or sporadic in providing
analysis of the image.

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