This document provides the requirements and grading rubric for the first draft of an argument research essay assignment in an English course. It specifies formatting requirements using APA style, length of 6-8 pages not including title page or references, inclusion of an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, use of at least 5 scholarly sources, and overall writing quality. The rubric assesses elements like length, formatting, thesis, argument development, paragraph structure, flow, source use, and mechanics. Feedback on the first draft will help students improve their final draft.