Assignment 2: LASA 1: Course Project Task I Argument Paper Section 1 Your local town is addressing the following issues in its law-making: Should people under 18 be subjected to legal curfews or restricted driving privileges? Should libraries be required to install filtering software or otherwise censor the materials that they provide? Should insurance companies in your state be required to pay for breast reconstruction, birth control pills, or Viagra? Should the use of camera phones be banned in local gymnasiums or other locations? As an active citizen, you ask to research and present to the town's citizens one of the above issues. The governing body has agreed and asks that your presentation be specifically designed to show citizens of the community how and why one of the issues above is controversial and how to be educated consumers of information regarding this issue. They ask this because the citizens will be voting on these issues in future elections and the governing body wants its citizens to be properly educated on these topics. In your presentation, make sure you include the following: Remember, you are giving a presentation to an audience that does not know much, if anything, about your topic. Explain the issue, including definitions of common terms involved in the issue and why this issue is controversial. Identify and describe three to four different conclusions that are drawn when arguments related to the issue are made. Summarize the kinds of evidence typically used for each constructed argument related to the issue. Be sure to discuss the reasons these kinds of evidence are used and/or are most effective. Analyze how each of the different conclusions regarding the topic use particular evidence to support their claims, paying particular attention to analyzing how the conclusions rely on different facts, different sources of evidence, or different reasoning from other conclusions. In other words, explain why certain groups would use a particular type of evidence while an opposing group would use a different type of evidence, or how two groups can represent that same data in two completely different ways. Utilize at least three different sources and properly cite them throughout the presentation. The presentation should be 8 to 10 slides long, and each slide should have complete, formally written slide notes (proper grammar, APA formatting, and academic tone) for record-keeping purposes and in the event there are citizens who are deaf or hard-of-hearing at your presentation. The slide notes must include proper APA citation of sources, proper paragraphing, and proper grammar and tone. Visually, the slides should be easy to read. A properly APA-formatted reference page must be the last slide of your presentation. See the rubric for more specific requirements of the presentation. Submit your assignment to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned. Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum Points Explain the is ...

1. Assignment 2: LASA 1: Course Project Task I
Argument Paper Section 1
Your local town is addressing the following issues in its law-
making:
Should people under 18 be subjected to legal curfews or
restricted driving privileges?
Should libraries be required to install filtering software or
otherwise censor the materials that they provide?
Should insurance companies in your state be required to pay for
breast reconstruction, birth control pills, or Viagra?
Should the use of camera phones be banned in local
gymnasiums or other locations?
As an active citizen, you ask to research and present to the
town's citizens one of the above issues. The governing body has
agreed and asks that your presentation be specifically designed
to show citizens of the community how and why one of the
issues above is controversial and how to be educated consumers
of information regarding this issue. They ask this because the
citizens will be voting on these issues in future elections and
the governing body wants its citizens to be properly educated on
these topics.
In your presentation, make sure you include the following:

2. Remember, you are giving a presentation to an audience that
does not know much, if anything, about your topic.
Explain the issue, including definitions of common terms
involved in the issue and why this issue is controversial.
Identify and describe three to four different conclusions that are
drawn when arguments related to the issue are made.
Summarize the kinds of evidence typically used for each
constructed argument related to the issue. Be sure to discuss the
reasons these kinds of evidence are used and/or are most
effective.
Analyze how each of the different conclusions regarding the
topic use particular evidence to support their claims, paying
particular attention to analyzing how the conclusions rely on
different facts, different sources of evidence, or different
reasoning from other conclusions. In other words, explain why
certain groups would use a particular type of evidence while an
opposing group would use a different type of evidence, or how
two groups can represent that same data in two completely
different ways.
Utilize at least three different sources and properly cite them
throughout the presentation.
The presentation should be 8 to 10 slides long, and each slide
should have complete, formally written slide notes (proper
grammar, APA formatting, and academic tone) for record-
keeping purposes and in the event there are citizens who are
deaf or hard-of-hearing at your presentation. The slide notes
must include proper APA citation of sources, proper
paragraphing, and proper grammar and tone. Visually, the slides

3. should be easy to read. A properly APA-formatted reference
page must be the last slide of your presentation. See the rubric
for more specific requirements of the presentation.
Submit your assignment to the
Submissions Area
by
the due date assigned.
Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum Points
Explain the issue, including definitions of common terms
involved in the issue.24Identify and describe several different
conclusions that are drawn when arguments related to the issue
are made.32Summarize the kinds of evidence typically used for
each constructed argument related to the issue. Be sure to
discuss the reasons these kinds of evidence are used and/or are
most effective.32Analyze how each of the different conclusions
regarding the topic use particular evidence to support their
claims, paying particular attention to analyzing how the
conclusions rely on different facts, different sources of
evidence, or different reasoning from other
conclusions.36Analysis of commonalities and themes amongst
evidence.32Organization: Introduction, Transitions,
Conclusion12Style: Tone, Audience, Word Choice12Usage and
Mechanics: Grammar, Spelling, Sentence structure16APA
Elements: Attribution, Paraphrasing, Quotations when
appropriate or assigned4
Total:200Due Date
Jan 3, 2018 11:59 PM
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Rubric Name: HUM440_M3A2_Grading_Rubric
CriteriaMaximum PointsGR1 Explain the issue, including
definitions of common terms involved in the issue.24 points

4. GR2 Identify and describe several different conclusions that are
drawn when arguments related to the issue are made32 points
GR3 Summarize the kinds of evidence typically used for each
constructed argument related to the issue. Be sure to discuss the
reasons these kinds of evidence are used and/or are most
effective.32 points
GR4 Analyze how each of the different conclusions regarding
the topic use particular evidence to support their claims, paying
particular attention to analyzing how the conclusions rely on
different facts, different sources of evidence36 points
GR5 Analysis of commonalities and themes amongst
evidence.32 points
GR6 Organization: Introduction, Transitions, Conclusion12
points
GR7 Style: Tone, Audience, Word Choice12 points
GR8 Usage and Mechanics: Grammar, Spelling, Sentence
structure16 points
GR9 APA Elements: Attribution, Paraphrasing, Quotations
when appropriate or assigned4 points
Overall ScoreTotal Score
0 or more
Rubric Name: HUM440_M3A2_LASA_ Rubric
CriteriaUnsatisfactoryEmergingProficientExemplaryExplain the
issue, including definitions of common terms involved in the
issue. CO1

5. Explanation of the issue is unclear, and incomplete or
inaccurate throughout. Little to no information is clearly
developed, leaving the reader confused. External research is
lacking or missing completely.
Explanation of the issue is somewhat clear, but is incomplete or
inaccurate in spots. It addresses some information about the
issue, but the reader is left with many unanswered questions or
an unclear picture of the issue or of the common terms
involved. External research may be referenced, but does not
clearly relate to or support the explanation.
Explanation of the issue is clear, direct, and complete; it
provides complete information about the issue so reader is left
with few to no unanswered questions. It includes clear
definitions for a few common terms involved in the issue.
External research is used to highlight, clarify, or deepen
explanation in a few key spots.
Explanation of the issue is clear, direct, and complete, yet
concise; it demonstrates insightful depth and breadth of
discussion including all essential and obvious dimensions of
issues as well as subtleties. It includes definitions for many
common terms involved in the issue. External research is used
to highlight, clarify, or deepen explanation throughout.
Identify and describe several different conclusions that are
drawn when arguments related to the issue are made. CO4 CO7
Conclusions identified are too few, only represent a single idea,
or are inappropriate. Description is unclear, threadbare, or
inaccurate. It demonstrates a struggle to understand conclusions
or issue.
Several conclusions identified represent a small range of ideas,

6. but all are appropriate. Description is only somewhat clear or is
incomplete; it demonstrates a basic, albeit incomplete,
understanding.
Several conclusions identified accurately represent a variety of
ideas, including obvious conclusions. Description is clear,
complete, and demonstrates good depth/breadth of discussion
with room for improvement.
Several conclusions identified accurately represent a full range
of ideas, including both obvious and obscure conclusions.
Description is clear, complete, concise, and demonstrates
excellent depth and breadth of discussion.
Summarize the kinds of evidence typically used for each
constructed argument related to the issue. Be sure to discuss the
reasons these kinds of evidence are used and/or are most
effective. CO4
Summary’s identification of each type of evidence is incomplete
or inaccurate; direct connections to course concepts are lacking
or inaccurate. Use of evidence is presented in an overview, and
is not clear or complete.
Summary identifies each type of evidence and makes direct
connections to course concepts, but is underdeveloped or
inaccurate in spots. Uses of evidence are discussed, but
summary does not present a clear interpretation.
Summary accurately identifies each type of evidence and makes
direct connections to key course concepts. Uses of evidence are
discussed, and summary presents accurate interpretation. When
appropriate, readings from the course are properly used and
cited to highlight, clarify, or deepen explanation.
Summary accurately and insightfully identifies each type of

7. evidence and makes direct connections to key course concepts.
Obvious and subtle uses of evidence are discussed, and
summary presents original interpretation. When appropriate,
readings from the course are properly used and cited to
highlight, clarify, and deepen explanation.
Analyze how each of the different conclusions regarding the
topic use particular evidence to support their claims, paying
particular attention to analyzing how the conclusions rely on
different facts, different sources of evidence, or different
reasoning f
Analysis is unclear or inaccurate on whether or not each
conclusion on the issue appropriately follows from the type of
evidence offered in its defense. Explanation of why the
conclusion would or would not naturally follow from evidence
it uses is lacking or missing. Specific examples from the
conclusion are missing.
Analysis somewhat explains whether or not each conclusion on
the issue appropriately follows from the type of evidence
offered in its defense, but reasoning is either inaccurate in spots
or is unclear. Explanation of why the conclusion would or
would not naturally follow from evidence it uses is present, but
is inaccurate in spots or underdeveloped. Specific examples
from the conclusion are few and far between
Analysis accurately and completely explains whether or not
each conclusion on the issue appropriately follows from the
type of evidence offered in its defense. It also addresses why
the conclusion would or would not naturally follow from
evidence it uses. Specific examples from the conclusion are
drawn to illustrate the points.
Analysis insightfully, concisely, and completely explains
whether or not each conclusion on the issue appropriately

8. follows from the type of evidence offered in its defense. It also
clearly analyzes why the conclusion would or would not
naturally follow from evidence it uses. Specific examples from
the conclusion are drawn to illustrate the points.
Analysis of commonalities and themes amongst evidence. CO2
CO5 CO7
A few obvious themes or commonalities among the use of
evidence among the conclusions but does not explain them
clearly. There is no range, only a single viewpoint. Specific
examples from the conclusion are missing.
A few obvious themes or commonalities among the use of
evidence among the conclusions are identified but are unclear or
incomplete. A narrow range of arguments is addressed. Specific
examples from the conclusion are few and far between.
Analysis addresses any obvious themes or commonalities among
the use of evidence among the conclusions. The variety of
arguments is addressed Specific examples from the conclusion
are drawn to illustrate the points.
Analysis identifies and justifies the presence of any obvious and
subtle themes or commonalities among the use of evidence
among the conclusions. The variety of arguments is addressed
clearly and attention is given to each individual argument.
Specific examples from the conclusion are drawn to illustrate
the points.
Writing
ComponentsUnsatisfactoryEmergingProficientExemplaryC1
Organization Introduction Transitions Conclusion
Introduction is limited or missing entirely.

9. Transitions between slides are infrequent, illogical, or missing
entirely.
Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.
Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.
Transitions between slides are sporadic.
Conclusion is recognizable, but incomplete or underdeveloped
Introduction has an opening, provides some background
information, and states the topic.
Transitions between slides are present.
Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.
Introduction catches the audience’s attention, provides
compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states
the topic.
Thoughtful transitions between slides are appropriate and help
the flow of ideas.
Conclusion leaves the listener with a sense of closure and
provides concluding insights.
C2 Style Tone Audience Word Choice
Visual design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, etc.) is
lacking or completely overpowers the presentation to the point
of interfering with comprehensibility or design is inappropriate
for the assignment.
Design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, text, etc.)

10. upstages the writing or speaking at inappropriate times, or
visual design is too understated at points, or design is
inconsistent.
Design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, text etc.) is
clear, appropriate for the assignment, balanced and compliments
both the writing and speaking throughout the presentation.
Visual design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, etc.) is
clear, appropriate for the assignment balanced and compliments
both the writing and speaking throughout the presentation.
Visual design engages audience, does not distract from
information.
C3 Usage and Mechanics Grammar Spelling Sentence structure
Any written portion (including writing on the slides and in
notes) contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or
sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and
comprehension.
In any written portion (including writing on the slides and in
notes), errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat
interfere with comprehension.
Any written portion (including writing on the slides and in
notes) follows conventions of spelling and grammar
throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with
comprehension.
The presentation is basically error free in terms of mechanics.
In any written portion (including writing on the slides and in
notes), grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and
aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.
C4 APA Elements Attribution Paraphrasing Quotations When

11. appropriate or assigned
No attempt at APA format in presentation.
APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but
errors are significant.
Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in
many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors
present are somewhat minor.
Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited
throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for.
Only a few minor errors present.
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