This document provides guidance for writing an argumentative essay on the topic of whether extreme parenting is effective. It includes an outline example arguing that extreme parenting is not effective due to lack of work-life balance and psychological damage to children. The document instructs the student to write a 650+ word essay using at least three cited sources, and includes rubric criteria such as describing curriculum models, identifying appropriate nursing education levels, and outlining advantages and disadvantages for learners and educators.

1. Part 1
Create an argument outline….example is below:
Topic
Is Extreme Parenting Effective? Possibilities: yes or no. Your
answer and reasons become your thesis and main points.
Outline Example
Student
Prof. Last Name
ENGL1020-L01
22 Feb. 2021
Title
Thesis: Although some say that children will achieve academic
success, extreme parenting is not effective because of work-life
balance and psychological damage.
I. Some claim extreme parenting will produce academically
successful children.
A. Explanation--Children graduate early, with honors,
and attend Ivy League colleges.
B. Refutation--Excellence does not mean being number 1
in every subject.
1. Some memorize rather than think critically.
2. Academics have a social component.
3. Many who are successful in life did not walk
across college stage.
II. One reason extreme parenting is not effective is lack of
work-life balance.
A. etc. No explanation and refutation here. Develop this
main point as you would any other essay.
III. Another reason extreme parenting is not effective is the
psychological damage.
A. etc. No explanation and refutation here. Develop this
main point as you would any other essay.

2. PART 2
Type Argument essay in Microsoft Word, 12 pt font, Times New
Roman, double-spaced.
Topic
Is Extreme Parenting Effective? Possibilities: yes or no. Your
answer and reasons become your thesis and main points.
Sources
You will use a minimum of three articles in this paper. Links
are listed:
https://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/opinion/18brooks.html
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/01/31/americas-
top-parent
https://search-proquest-
com.elib.southwest.tn.edu:3443/docview/822779513?pq-
origsite=summon
Length
Minimum of 650 words. Try not to go more than 100-200 words
over the minimum.
Must have a Works Cited page
Rubic_Print_FormatCourse CodeClass CodeAssignment
TitleTotal PointsNUR-648ENUR-648E-O500Curriculum Models
in Nursing Education80.0CriteriaPercentage1: Unsatisfactory
(0.00%)2: Less Than Satisfactory (80.00%)3: Satisfactory
(88.00%)4: Good (92.00%)5: Excellent

3. (100.00%)CommentsPoints EarnedCriteria100.0%Three
Curriculum Design Models10.0%A description of three
curriculum design models is not present.A description of three
curriculum design models is present but lacks detail or is
incomplete.A description of three curriculum design models is
present.A description of three curriculum design models is well
developed.A description of three curriculum design models is
thoroughly developed with supporting details.Level of Nursing
Education10.0%The level of nursing education appropriate for
each model is not present.The level of nursing education
appropriate for each model is present but is inaccurately
identified.NANAThe level of nursing education appropriate for
each model is correctly identified.Advantages and
Disadvantages of Each Model for the Learner10.0%Advantages
and disadvantages of each model for the learner are not
present.Advantages and disadvantages of each model for the
learner are present but lack detail or are incomplete.Advantages
and disadvantages of each model for the learner are
present.Advantages and disadvantages of each model for the
learner are well developed.Advantages and disadvantages of
each model for the learner are thoroughly developed with
supporting details.Advantages and Disadvantages of Each
Model for the Educator10.0%Advantages and disadvantages of
each model for the educator are not present.Advantages and
disadvantages of each model for the educator are present but
lack detail or are incomplete.Advantages and disadvantages of
each model for the educator are present.Advantages and
disadvantages of each model for the educator are well
developed.Advantages and disadvantages of each model for the
educator are thoroughly developed with supporting
details.Presentation of Content20.0%The content lacks a clear
point of view and logical sequence of information. Includes
little persuasive information. Sequencing of ideas i s unclear.The
content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not
create a strong sense of purpose. Includes some persuasive
information.The presentation slides are generally competent,

4. but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization or in
their relationships to each other.The content is written with a
logical progression of ideas and supporting information
exhibiting a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Includes
persuasive information from reliable sources.The content is
written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and
relate to each other. The project includes motivating questions
and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear
sense of the main idea.Layout15.0%The layout is cluttered,
confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and subheadings
to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to
read with long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and
inappropriate contrasting colors. Poor use of headings,
subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident.The
layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or
distracting with large gaps of white space or a distracting
background. Overall readability is difficult due to lengthy
paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background,
overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text.The
layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately.
Sometimes the fonts are easy to read, but in a few places the use
of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color, or busy
background detracts and does not enhance readability.The
layout background and text complement each other and enable
the content to be easily read. The fonts are easy to read and
point size varies appropriately for headings and text.The layout
is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with
appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text
is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point.
The background and colors enhance the readability of the
text.Speaker notes5.0%Speaker notes are not present.Speaker
notes are present but lack detail or are incomplete.Speaker notes
are present.Speaker notes are present and well
developed.Speaker notes are thoroughly developed with
supporting details.Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, language use)10.0%Slide errors are

5. pervasive enough that they impede communication of
meaning.Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the
reader.Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are
not overly distracting to the reader.Slides are largely free of
mechanical errors, although a few may be present.Writer is
clearly in control of standard, written, academic
English.Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and
style)10.0%Sources are not documented.Documentation of
sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to
assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.Sources
are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style,
although some formatting errors may be present.Sources are
documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format
is mostly correct.Sources are completely and correctly
documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format
is free of error.Total Weightage100%