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BUS 210 Project One Management Brief Text-Only VersionOrganizati
BUS 210 Project One Management Brief Text-Only Version
Organizational chart of the SNHU Pet Supply Company’s organizational structure. The outline is as follows:
1. CEO
a. VP Manchester
i. Human Resources
ii. Information Technology
iii. Toys
1. Product Development
2. Merchandising
3. Marketing
4. Sales
5. Supply Chain
6. Retail Operation
iv. Food
1. Product Development
2. Merchandising
3. Marketing
4. Sales
5. Supply Chain
6. Retail Operation
v. Supplies
1. Product Development
2. Merchandising
3. Marketing
4. Sales
5. Supply Chain
6. Retail Operation
b. VP Denver
i. Human Resources
ii. Information Technology
iii. Toys
1. Product Development
2. Merchandising
3. Marketing
4. Sales
5. Supply Chain
6. Retail Operation
iv. Food
1. Product Development
2. Merchandising
3. Marketing
4. Sales
5. Supply Chain
6. Retail Operation
v. Supplies
1. Product Development
2. Merchandising
3. Marketing
4. Sales
5. Supply Chain
6. Retail Operation
Written Assignment RubricRubric for Final ProjectCriterionExceptionalProficientMarginalUnacceptableIntroductionYou effectively establish the context and purpose of the paper.You adequately establish the context and purpose of the paper.You miminally establish the context and purpose of the paper.You ineffectively establish the context and purpose of the paper.Thesis statementYour thesis statement is exceptionally lucid and concise; it effectively explains to the reader what he or she should expect from the paper.Your thesis statement is clearly stated and reasonably concise; it provides the reader a with a coherent preview of the paper.Your thesis statement lacks clarity or is overly complex or wordy; it only partially prepares the reader for the rest of the paper.Your assignment lacks a thesis statement, or the statement is inadequate or incomprehensible.Content developmentYou use carefully chosen, authoritative, and compelling content that demonstrates mastery of the subject; provide an advanced and thoughtful analysis of ideas; present an in-depth synthesis of ideas demonstrating insight and interpretation; and include meticulous references to readings wherever necessary.You use appropriate and relevant content that demonstrates sufficient command of the subject; provide a germane analysis of ideas; and include references to readings.You use somewhat appropriate content that demonstrates limited command of the subject; provide a cursory analysis of ideas that lacks insight and interpretation; and include minimal references to readings.You use inappropriate and irrelevant content, provide little, if any, analysis, and do not include references to readings.ConclusionsYou offer a clear answer to your research question and articulate related outcomes (consequences and implications) through careful reasoning and informed evaluation.You offer a sufficient answer to your research question and state outcomes (consequences and implications) satisfactorily.You offer a weak answer to your research question and state outcomes ( ...
Research Paper Rubric Component 100 75 50 25 0 .docx
Research Paper Rubric
Component 100% 75% 50% 25% 0
Basic
Requirements
Formatted correctly, at
least 500 words in
length, citation page
and internal citations
correct (APA format), at
least 2 cited peer
reviewed sources.
Does not meet required
page length, and/or
does not have 2 cited
peer reviewed sources.
Thesis
Statement
Engaging, challenging,
and clearly focuses the
paper. Effectively
stated in the
introduction and
carried throughout the
paper.
Clear and articulate,
engaging and clearly
focuses the paper, but
is not challenging. Is
effectively carried
throughout the paper.
Clearly stated in the
introduction, attempts
to be engaging, is
adequate, but lacks
insight and focus, and is
carried through the
paper.
Included in the
introduction, but is
vague. Lacks insight,
focus, and is not carried
throughout the paper.
Is vague or may be
lacking in the
introduction; is not
focused and lacks
development; is not
carried throughout the
paper.
Introduction Strong and effective, it
is engaging and clearly
defines the thesis, as
well as provides a
foundation for the body
of the paper.
Effective and engaging,
defines the thesis and
provides foundation for
the body of the paper.
Introduces the topic of
the paper and builds a
connection between
the topic, the thesis,
and the body of the
paper. Informative but
not engaging or strong.
Introduces the topic of
the paper loosely and
includes the thesis
statement. Provides
little information
regarding the topic.
Includes little more
than the thesis and
shows no demonstrable
knowledge of the topic
of the paper.
Content
Strongly and vividly
supports the thesis and
is reflective of strong,
thorough research.
Illustrates extensive
knowledge of the topic.
Every aspect of the
thesis is supported by
quality academic
research.
Strongly supports the
thesis and is reflective
of good, thorough
research. Illustrates
knowledge of the topic,
but could be extended.
Most aspects of the
thesis are supported by
quality academic
research.
Supports the thesis and
reflects research, and
illustrates adequate
knowledge of the topic.
Could be extended and
shows some gaps in
understanding of the
topic. Although there
may be some
inconsistencies with
support from quality
academic research.
Related to the thesis
but reflects inadequate
research and
knowledge of the topic,
and demonstrates a
lack of understanding.
There may be a lack of
support from quality
academic research.
Does not convey
adequate
understanding of the
topic, the research, or
the thesis. There are
many unsupported
aspects of the thesis
and the research lacks
quality sources.
Organization Effectively organized.
Logical structure of
points and smooth
transitions convey both
understanding of topic
and care in writing.
Well organized, but
may lack some
transitions between
ideas. Logical structure
...
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BUS 210 Project One Management Brief Text-Only VersionOrganizati
BUS 210 Project One Management Brief Text-Only Version
Organizational chart of the SNHU Pet Supply Company’s organizational structure. The outline is as follows:
1. CEO
a. VP Manchester
i. Human Resources
ii. Information Technology
iii. Toys
1. Product Development
2. Merchandising
3. Marketing
4. Sales
5. Supply Chain
6. Retail Operation
iv. Food
1. Product Development
2. Merchandising
3. Marketing
4. Sales
5. Supply Chain
6. Retail Operation
v. Supplies
1. Product Development
2. Merchandising
3. Marketing
4. Sales
5. Supply Chain
6. Retail Operation
b. VP Denver
i. Human Resources
ii. Information Technology
iii. Toys
1. Product Development
2. Merchandising
3. Marketing
4. Sales
5. Supply Chain
6. Retail Operation
iv. Food
1. Product Development
2. Merchandising
3. Marketing
4. Sales
5. Supply Chain
6. Retail Operation
v. Supplies
1. Product Development
2. Merchandising
3. Marketing
4. Sales
5. Supply Chain
6. Retail Operation
Written Assignment RubricRubric for Final ProjectCriterionExceptionalProficientMarginalUnacceptableIntroductionYou effectively establish the context and purpose of the paper.You adequately establish the context and purpose of the paper.You miminally establish the context and purpose of the paper.You ineffectively establish the context and purpose of the paper.Thesis statementYour thesis statement is exceptionally lucid and concise; it effectively explains to the reader what he or she should expect from the paper.Your thesis statement is clearly stated and reasonably concise; it provides the reader a with a coherent preview of the paper.Your thesis statement lacks clarity or is overly complex or wordy; it only partially prepares the reader for the rest of the paper.Your assignment lacks a thesis statement, or the statement is inadequate or incomprehensible.Content developmentYou use carefully chosen, authoritative, and compelling content that demonstrates mastery of the subject; provide an advanced and thoughtful analysis of ideas; present an in-depth synthesis of ideas demonstrating insight and interpretation; and include meticulous references to readings wherever necessary.You use appropriate and relevant content that demonstrates sufficient command of the subject; provide a germane analysis of ideas; and include references to readings.You use somewhat appropriate content that demonstrates limited command of the subject; provide a cursory analysis of ideas that lacks insight and interpretation; and include minimal references to readings.You use inappropriate and irrelevant content, provide little, if any, analysis, and do not include references to readings.ConclusionsYou offer a clear answer to your research question and articulate related outcomes (consequences and implications) through careful reasoning and informed evaluation.You offer a sufficient answer to your research question and state outcomes (consequences and implications) satisfactorily.You offer a weak answer to your research question and state outcomes ( ...
Research Paper Rubric Component 100 75 50 25 0 .docx
Research Paper Rubric
Component 100% 75% 50% 25% 0
Basic
Requirements
Formatted correctly, at
least 500 words in
length, citation page
and internal citations
correct (APA format), at
least 2 cited peer
reviewed sources.
Does not meet required
page length, and/or
does not have 2 cited
peer reviewed sources.
Thesis
Statement
Engaging, challenging,
and clearly focuses the
paper. Effectively
stated in the
introduction and
carried throughout the
paper.
Clear and articulate,
engaging and clearly
focuses the paper, but
is not challenging. Is
effectively carried
throughout the paper.
Clearly stated in the
introduction, attempts
to be engaging, is
adequate, but lacks
insight and focus, and is
carried through the
paper.
Included in the
introduction, but is
vague. Lacks insight,
focus, and is not carried
throughout the paper.
Is vague or may be
lacking in the
introduction; is not
focused and lacks
development; is not
carried throughout the
paper.
Introduction Strong and effective, it
is engaging and clearly
defines the thesis, as
well as provides a
foundation for the body
of the paper.
Effective and engaging,
defines the thesis and
provides foundation for
the body of the paper.
Introduces the topic of
the paper and builds a
connection between
the topic, the thesis,
and the body of the
paper. Informative but
not engaging or strong.
Introduces the topic of
the paper loosely and
includes the thesis
statement. Provides
little information
regarding the topic.
Includes little more
than the thesis and
shows no demonstrable
knowledge of the topic
of the paper.
Content
Strongly and vividly
supports the thesis and
is reflective of strong,
thorough research.
Illustrates extensive
knowledge of the topic.
Every aspect of the
thesis is supported by
quality academic
research.
Strongly supports the
thesis and is reflective
of good, thorough
research. Illustrates
knowledge of the topic,
but could be extended.
Most aspects of the
thesis are supported by
quality academic
research.
Supports the thesis and
reflects research, and
illustrates adequate
knowledge of the topic.
Could be extended and
shows some gaps in
understanding of the
topic. Although there
may be some
inconsistencies with
support from quality
academic research.
Related to the thesis
but reflects inadequate
research and
knowledge of the topic,
and demonstrates a
lack of understanding.
There may be a lack of
support from quality
academic research.
Does not convey
adequate
understanding of the
topic, the research, or
the thesis. There are
many unsupported
aspects of the thesis
and the research lacks
quality sources.
Organization Effectively organized.
Logical structure of
points and smooth
transitions convey both
understanding of topic
and care in writing.
Well organized, but
may lack some
transitions between
ideas. Logical structure
...
Following the Topic Selection Guidelines below, choose an argumentat.docx
Following the Topic Selection Guidelines below, choose an argumentative topic to research. This will be your topic throughout the entire course, so the activities required for this assignment will provide the foundation for your future Touchstones. The topic for an argumentative research paper must be a debatable topic, meaning that it involves conflicting viewpoints. Additionally, it cannot be a topic that is already decided or agreed upon by most of society. You will need to take a firm position on the topic and use evidence and logic to support the position. Touchstone 1.2 includes a research question, a working thesis, a detailed outline, and a reflection on this pre-writing process.
A. Topic Selection Guidelines
DIRECTIONS:
You may choose any topic you wish as long as the topic has two clear sides and is not agreed upon by most of society. Your topic should be current, appropriate for an academic context and should have a focus suitable for a 6-8 page essay.
B. Research Guidelines
DIRECTIONS:
Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
1. Research Question and Working Thesis
Keep in mind:
The research question and working thesis are the driving force behind your research and eventual argument.
❒ Your research question should be a single sentence, framed as a question.
❒ Your working thesis should be a single focused sentence, framed as a statement that takes a clear position on the research question.
❒ Include your research question followed by your working thesis.
2. Detailed Outline
Keep in mind:
Your detailed outline provides a map of the argumentative research essay that you will write, including your key claims and the sources that support them. You may not have all your sources yet, and that is fine. The outline is a way to organize your essay and determine which areas (e.g. your sub-points) will require researched evidence as support.
❒ Headings: one for each paragraph with a brief label of the paragraph’s controlling idea(s); at least 7 body paragraphs, an introduction, and a conclusion
❒ Introduction includes your working thesis.
❒ Body paragraphs should each have their own unique title and key points.
❒ Conclusion includes notes on your final thoughts.
❒ Subheadings: two to five for each paragraph, below each heading, indicating key points that support the controlling idea
❒ Sources: one to three for each subheading, as relevant, indicating the support for the key point
❒ For each source, include the author’s name and the idea or information relevant to your argument (e.g. “Lappé on mono-cropping corn/soy and production”).
3. Reflection
❒ Have you displayed a clear understanding of the research activities?
❒ Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
C. Reflection Que.
Project based learning
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ENG 123 Research Paper Guidelines and RubricOverviewIn th.docx
ENG 123: Research Paper Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
In this assignment, you will write a research paper. Research writing is commonly required in college courses for well-established reasons. It helps you develop specific skills and abilities that are essential in college, the workplace, and life. Regardless of your major and the career you choose, you will need to be able to demonstrate the critical thinking that research writing requires. Why are critical thinking skills so important? They are what allow us to comprehend difficult concepts and to engage with complex ideas, including ideas with which we may disagree. Writing research papers helps us develop critical thinking skills because we have to use critical thinking throughout each step of the writing process. We use critical thinking when we determine how to find information, when we comprehend information new to us, analyze information, evaluate sources, reach conclusions, make rational decisions, and solve problems. Moreover, we usually engage in research writing with the goal of persuading, and the ability to persuade effectively is also essential in life. Much of what we do in school, the workplace, and even our personal lives depends on the ability to persuade. You will need to know how to write research papers for your college courses, but research writing is not restricted to the academic setting. In both personal and professional contexts the development of your research paper is a concrete demonstration of your mastery of the topic, enhancing your credibility and deepening your own understanding.
Your Mission
Select a topic that considers your interest, your career, and/or previous knowledge and experience. You will identify a research question based upon this topic. Your research paper should allow you to explore some aspect of your interest from an objective perspective. Be wary of choosing topics that you know absolutely nothing about. For example, if you choose a topic in the health sciences, you need to be prepared to read health sciences research material, which can be quite intimidating to someone who is not familiar with the language of the discipline.
Your Resources
Use your Learning Modules to guide you through the development of your Research Paper Project. Each module is a valuable resource that will walk you through important aspects of your research paper. Review your syllabus and Learning Module titles to identify the purpose of each module in the process. You will explore your topics and post them to the discussion forum at the beginning of Module One so that you are ready to create a working research question by the end of the module. You will submit an annotated bibliography at the end of Module Two. Your completed Outline is due in Module Three. Your first draft is due at the end of ModuleFive to you instructor. You will engage in a peer review for this draft in Module Six and submit the final draft of your completed Research Paper at the end of Modu ...
Writing promptAmerican prisons have a disparate number of minority.docx
Writing prompt
American prisons have a disparate number of minority inmates in their populations. Is this
trend due to a higher rate of minority crimes or the manner in which the judicial system
operates? Research the possible answers, and defend a single cause of this disparity.
Before you submit the Final Research Paper, make sure that you have:
Reviewed the
Research Paper Guidelines
to ensure your paper addresses all required components and develops a clear position in response to one of the writing prompts provided.
Incorporated a minimum of five scholarly sources.
Incorporated feedback or suggestions into your revisions.
Proofread your final draft for errors in grammar, mechanics, and style.
Written a paper that is approximately 10 pages in length, including a title page, a reference page, and eight pages (2000 to 2500 words) of text.
Format the paper according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center
.
Your Final Research Paper will be assessed on the following components:
Structure
Development
Style
Grammar
APA Formatting
Resources
Writing the Final Research Paper
The Final Research Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Please follow the grading Rubric
Total Possible Score
: 30.00
Structure
Total: 7.50
Distinguished - Research Paper contains a thesis or controlling idea that appears in the introduction. The thesis is developed through a well-conceived paragraph structure. Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that introduces the subject being explored and advances the thesis. A concluding paragraph refers back to the paper’s thesis, summarizes the main points of the paper, and gives final direction to the reader.
Proficient - Research Paper contains a thesis or controlling idea that appears in the introduction. The thesis is developed through a paragraph structure, although the overall structure needs focus or clarity. Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that introduces the subject being explored and advances the thesis; some detail is lacking. A concluding paragraph refers back to the paper’s thesis, summarizes the main points of the paper, and gives final direction to the reader.
Basic - Research Paper contains a thesis or controlling idea; however, it either does not appear in the introduction or it lacks suffic.
A. InstructionsRemember the word argument” does not mean a fi.docx
A. Instructions
Remember the word “argument” does not mean a fight in a writing context. An academic argument is more like a thoughtful conversation between two people with differing viewpoints on a debatable issue. However, you are required to take a position on one side of the issue.
Your submission must include an APA style reference page following the essay. In your research, you will need 2-4 credible primary or secondary sources to use as support in your essay.
On a separate page, below your reference page, include thoughtful answers to the Think About Your Writing questions. References and Think About Your Writing questions are NOT included in the word count for this essay.
B. Think About Your Writing
Below your reference page, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
1. What have you learned about how to present a strong argument? How could/will you apply this knowledge in your professional or everyday life (3-4 sentences)?Sophia says: Think about the specific skills and techniques that you used while developing and writing your essay. What tools will you take with you from this experience?
2. Consider the English Composition I course as a whole. What have you learned about yourself as a writer (5-6 sentences)?Sophia says: What did you learn that surprised you? Is there anything that you have struggled with in the past that you now feel more confident about?
C. Argumentative Essay Guidelines
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your research essay until it meets these guidelines. Print this checklist!
Argumentative Topic and Thesis Statement
❒ Have you included a thesis that takes a clear, specific position on one side of a debatable issue?
· If you'd like to have your thesis statement reviewed prior to submitting your full essay, you may email your thesis to [email protected] with "Working Thesis" in the subject line.*Argument Development
❒ Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay?
❒ Is the argument supported using rhetorical appeals and source material?
❒ Is your essay 4-6 pages (approximately 1000-1500 words)? If not, which details do you need to add or delete?Research
❒ Have you cited outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase?
❒ Are the sources incorporated smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information?
❒ Have you referenced a range of 2-4 credible sources?
❒ Have you included an APA style reference page below your essay?Organization and Flow
❒ Is there an introduction, conclusion, adequate body paragraphs, and a counterargument?
❒ Is the argument presented in a logical order and easy for the reader to follow?
❒ Are there transitions within and between paragraphs?Style
❒ Are the word choices accurate and effective?
❒ Are the sentence structures varied?Conventions and Formatting
❒ Have you properly cited your sources according to APA style guidelines?
❒ Have you double-checked for ...
Touchstones are projects that illustrate your comprehension of the.docx
Touchstones are projects that illustrate your comprehension of the course material, help you refine skills, and demonstrate application of knowledge. You can work on a Touchstone anytime, but you can't submit it until you have completed the unit’s Challenges. Once you've submitted a Touchstone, it will be graded and counted toward your final course score.
Touchstone 1.1: Engage with a Work of Research
ASSIGNMENT: For this essay, you will select one of the articles provided below and engage in a 2-3 page summary and response dialogue with the source. This will involve providing a detailed summary of the source's argument and responding to that argument with your position based on the information provided in the source.
Article Option 1: "The Recess Debate: A Disjuncture between Educational Policy and Scientific Research"Article Option 2: "Sugar in School Breakfasts: A School District's Perspective"Sample Touchstone
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
1. Article Summary
❒ Have you communicated the source's purpose?
❒ Have you included all of the source's main points?
❒ Have you restated the source's argument in your own words?
2. Article Response
❒ Have you provided your perspective on the source's argument?
❒ Have you used specific examples from the source to illustrate why you either agree or disagree with the argument?
3. Reflection
❒ Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
B. Reflection Questions
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
1. What ideas originally came to mind when you first read through the article? Did your initial response to the article change after reading it for a second time? (3-4 sentences)
2. How does paying attention to the way you respond to a source help you formulate your stance on a topic? (2-3 sentences)
C. Rubric
Advanced (90-100%)
Proficient (80-89%)
Acceptable (70-79%)
Needs Improvement (50-69%)
Non-Performance (0-49%)
Source Summary
Summarize the main argument of a research source.
Provides a complete and accurate summary of the article’s main purpose and argument in the writer’s own words.
Provides an accurate summary of the article’s main purpose and argument in the writer’s own words.
Provides an accurate summary, but relies too heavily on source quotations.
Provides an incomplete summary of the article’s main purpose and argument and/or relies too heavily on source quotations.
Does not provide a complete and accurate summary of the article’s main purpose and argument in the writer’s own words.
Source Response
Articulate a response to the argument presented in a research source.
Constructs a thoughtful and academically appropriate response to the source, incl ...
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C. Reflection Que.
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Overview
In this assignment, you will write a research paper. Research writing is commonly required in college courses for well-established reasons. It helps you develop specific skills and abilities that are essential in college, the workplace, and life. Regardless of your major and the career you choose, you will need to be able to demonstrate the critical thinking that research writing requires. Why are critical thinking skills so important? They are what allow us to comprehend difficult concepts and to engage with complex ideas, including ideas with which we may disagree. Writing research papers helps us develop critical thinking skills because we have to use critical thinking throughout each step of the writing process. We use critical thinking when we determine how to find information, when we comprehend information new to us, analyze information, evaluate sources, reach conclusions, make rational decisions, and solve problems. Moreover, we usually engage in research writing with the goal of persuading, and the ability to persuade effectively is also essential in life. Much of what we do in school, the workplace, and even our personal lives depends on the ability to persuade. You will need to know how to write research papers for your college courses, but research writing is not restricted to the academic setting. In both personal and professional contexts the development of your research paper is a concrete demonstration of your mastery of the topic, enhancing your credibility and deepening your own understanding.
Your Mission
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trend due to a higher rate of minority crimes or the manner in which the judicial system
operates? Research the possible answers, and defend a single cause of this disparity.
Before you submit the Final Research Paper, make sure that you have:
Reviewed the
Research Paper Guidelines
to ensure your paper addresses all required components and develops a clear position in response to one of the writing prompts provided.
Incorporated a minimum of five scholarly sources.
Incorporated feedback or suggestions into your revisions.
Proofread your final draft for errors in grammar, mechanics, and style.
Written a paper that is approximately 10 pages in length, including a title page, a reference page, and eight pages (2000 to 2500 words) of text.
Format the paper according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center
.
Your Final Research Paper will be assessed on the following components:
Structure
Development
Style
Grammar
APA Formatting
Resources
Writing the Final Research Paper
The Final Research Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Please follow the grading Rubric
Total Possible Score
: 30.00
Structure
Total: 7.50
Distinguished - Research Paper contains a thesis or controlling idea that appears in the introduction. The thesis is developed through a well-conceived paragraph structure. Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that introduces the subject being explored and advances the thesis. A concluding paragraph refers back to the paper’s thesis, summarizes the main points of the paper, and gives final direction to the reader.
Proficient - Research Paper contains a thesis or controlling idea that appears in the introduction. The thesis is developed through a paragraph structure, although the overall structure needs focus or clarity. Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that introduces the subject being explored and advances the thesis; some detail is lacking. A concluding paragraph refers back to the paper’s thesis, summarizes the main points of the paper, and gives final direction to the reader.
Basic - Research Paper contains a thesis or controlling idea; however, it either does not appear in the introduction or it lacks suffic.
A. InstructionsRemember the word argument” does not mean a fi.docx
A. Instructions
Remember the word “argument” does not mean a fight in a writing context. An academic argument is more like a thoughtful conversation between two people with differing viewpoints on a debatable issue. However, you are required to take a position on one side of the issue.
Your submission must include an APA style reference page following the essay. In your research, you will need 2-4 credible primary or secondary sources to use as support in your essay.
On a separate page, below your reference page, include thoughtful answers to the Think About Your Writing questions. References and Think About Your Writing questions are NOT included in the word count for this essay.
B. Think About Your Writing
Below your reference page, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
1. What have you learned about how to present a strong argument? How could/will you apply this knowledge in your professional or everyday life (3-4 sentences)?Sophia says: Think about the specific skills and techniques that you used while developing and writing your essay. What tools will you take with you from this experience?
2. Consider the English Composition I course as a whole. What have you learned about yourself as a writer (5-6 sentences)?Sophia says: What did you learn that surprised you? Is there anything that you have struggled with in the past that you now feel more confident about?
C. Argumentative Essay Guidelines
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your research essay until it meets these guidelines. Print this checklist!
Argumentative Topic and Thesis Statement
❒ Have you included a thesis that takes a clear, specific position on one side of a debatable issue?
· If you'd like to have your thesis statement reviewed prior to submitting your full essay, you may email your thesis to [email protected] with "Working Thesis" in the subject line.*Argument Development
❒ Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay?
❒ Is the argument supported using rhetorical appeals and source material?
❒ Is your essay 4-6 pages (approximately 1000-1500 words)? If not, which details do you need to add or delete?Research
❒ Have you cited outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase?
❒ Are the sources incorporated smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information?
❒ Have you referenced a range of 2-4 credible sources?
❒ Have you included an APA style reference page below your essay?Organization and Flow
❒ Is there an introduction, conclusion, adequate body paragraphs, and a counterargument?
❒ Is the argument presented in a logical order and easy for the reader to follow?
❒ Are there transitions within and between paragraphs?Style
❒ Are the word choices accurate and effective?
❒ Are the sentence structures varied?Conventions and Formatting
❒ Have you properly cited your sources according to APA style guidelines?
❒ Have you double-checked for ...
Touchstones are projects that illustrate your comprehension of the.docx
Touchstones are projects that illustrate your comprehension of the course material, help you refine skills, and demonstrate application of knowledge. You can work on a Touchstone anytime, but you can't submit it until you have completed the unit’s Challenges. Once you've submitted a Touchstone, it will be graded and counted toward your final course score.
Touchstone 1.1: Engage with a Work of Research
ASSIGNMENT: For this essay, you will select one of the articles provided below and engage in a 2-3 page summary and response dialogue with the source. This will involve providing a detailed summary of the source's argument and responding to that argument with your position based on the information provided in the source.
Article Option 1: "The Recess Debate: A Disjuncture between Educational Policy and Scientific Research"Article Option 2: "Sugar in School Breakfasts: A School District's Perspective"Sample Touchstone
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
1. Article Summary
❒ Have you communicated the source's purpose?
❒ Have you included all of the source's main points?
❒ Have you restated the source's argument in your own words?
2. Article Response
❒ Have you provided your perspective on the source's argument?
❒ Have you used specific examples from the source to illustrate why you either agree or disagree with the argument?
3. Reflection
❒ Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
B. Reflection Questions
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
1. What ideas originally came to mind when you first read through the article? Did your initial response to the article change after reading it for a second time? (3-4 sentences)
2. How does paying attention to the way you respond to a source help you formulate your stance on a topic? (2-3 sentences)
C. Rubric
Advanced (90-100%)
Proficient (80-89%)
Acceptable (70-79%)
Needs Improvement (50-69%)
Non-Performance (0-49%)
Source Summary
Summarize the main argument of a research source.
Provides a complete and accurate summary of the article’s main purpose and argument in the writer’s own words.
Provides an accurate summary of the article’s main purpose and argument in the writer’s own words.
Provides an accurate summary, but relies too heavily on source quotations.
Provides an incomplete summary of the article’s main purpose and argument and/or relies too heavily on source quotations.
Does not provide a complete and accurate summary of the article’s main purpose and argument in the writer’s own words.
Source Response
Articulate a response to the argument presented in a research source.
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