Final Draft of Researched Argumentative Essay
Title page: this includes the title of your essay, your name, the class, your instructor’s name, and the date (on one separate page).
An abstract is not required, but may be included.
Body of the paper: The paper body should be 8 to 10 pages in length, with proper documentation evident throughout.
References page: This separate page should include at least eight sources. Encyclopedia articles (such as those from Wikipedia or Ask.com) are not acceptable as sources for this project. Documentation for references must be correct according to the APA guidelines.
Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Paper provided a clear thesis statement in an introduction that aroused the reader’s interest and took a particular position on the topic under discussion.
20
Paper provided a clear focus throughout, with no irrelevant information, and including logical connections among ideas.
20
The position taken in the thesis was supported with logical and relevant evidence in the form of reasons, examples, and quotations.
40
All information from sources was cited properly within the paper according to APA style.
20
Paper acknowledged potential objections and alternative points of view, and effectively refuted or accommodated opposing opinions.
20
Conclusion reinforced position statement and appropriately ended the paper.
20
Reference page was included and correctly formatted.
20
Paper was free or virtually free of grammatical, mechanical, and spelling errors.
20
The body of the paper contained a minimum of 8 pages (not including the Title and References pages) double-spaced.
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