The document provides instructions and evaluation criteria for an argument essay assignment. Students must write a 3-4 page essay arguing one side of an issue related to climate change, universal healthcare, or employer access to social media. The essay must have an introduction with a thesis, 3 body paragraphs with evidence from sources, and a conclusion. It will be evaluated on the introduction and conclusion, organization, argument development, use of sources, length, writing quality, and following APA format.

1. readers will care about.
their level of knowledge
and attitudes.
headings, etc.) to help
guide the readers through the paper.
ar introduction that sets up your
argument and a conclusion
that wraps up that same argument.
transitions used to move
the reader from one idea to the next both within paragraphs and
between them.
enough to avoid

2. repetition.
formatted in APA.
assignment is met
and there are no grammar or spelling errors.
ENG110 – College Writing
Argument Essay Revision Checklist
Unit 3 Assignment Grading Rubric
Criteria:
Percent possible
Points possible
Points earned
100%
60
Response to the scenario provides complete information
demonstrating analysis and critical thinking:
80%
· Summarizes the problem, and the company’s culture as
presented in the scenario. Describes any changes that might be
necessary and that will pertain to the type of personality the
new president will need to have.

3. 16
· Explains the traits and personality factors that should be
considered when selecting the next president using the Reading
from Chapter 5. Includes the Big Five personality traits,
Holland’s typology, and at least one other personality theory in
his/her response (if using the Internet, provides the source url).
16
· Explains how the personality he/she described previously of
the new president would benefit the employees and the success
of the company going forward.
16
Subtotal:
48
Uses correct spelling and grammar in an 8–10 slide
PowerPoint® presentation with no more than five bulleted items
per slide, in 24-point font, with eitheraudio (or speaker
notesbelow each slide) with additional title and reference slides
to the Dropbox.
:
20%
12
Subtotal:

4. Total Assignment Score:
100%
Total points possible: 60
Due Date: 11:59 p.m. EST, Sunday, of Unit 7
Points: 100
Overview:
Over the course of the last few units, you have been working on
crafting the argument
for your Argument Essay. You will now write an argument
essay that answers one of
these questions.
The essay should answer ONE of these questions:
1. Should climate change be considered a real issue or a hoax?
2. Should the United States have universal health care?
3. Should employers have access to employee’s social media
content?

5. Each of the above questions relate to one of the issues you have
already written about
in the Unit 4 Assignment: Pro and Con of an Issue. Now, choose
one side of the issue
to develop into an argument essay.
You should answer ONE of the above questions in a well-
thought out and developed
argument essay with:
• A clear introduction that sets up the issue, explains your
topics, and ends with your
thesis statement.
• Body paragraphs focusing on one topic in support of your
argument in each paragraph.
o You need three reliable and academic sources for this
assignment in support of
your argument. You should include evidence that is directly
quoted, paraphrased,
or summarized to support each topic. The evidence should have
appropriate in-
text citations.
o You will typically want to include one piece of evidence in
the body of each
paragraph, as you did in the paragraph and pro/con assignment.

6. You are not
required to include a source about the counterargument (other
side of your
argument), but you may if you would like.
• Then, end with a conclusion that wraps up your essay’s
argument and leaves the reader
with something to consider about your issue.
ENG110 – College Writing
Argument Essay
• Include a references page for the three sources you used in
your essay.
You can use the ideas from your Pro/Con paragraphs in your
argument essay, but
they should be revised and reworded so that you are not just
resubmitting your
Unit 4 assignment.
Argument Essay and Third Person, Objective Writing
We have probably all had to argue for a position we held. What
makes someone
receptive to your argument? Normally, the audience is more
willing to listen to your
position if you argue for it objectively and avoid unreasonable,
argumentative tactics.
Your argument needs to be logical and fair, giving people the

7. ability to disagree with
you.
Your argument also should be written in the third person to
show that you can be
objective, meaning you use “He,” “she,” “they,” “people,”
“one” and do not use “I,” “me,”
“we,” “us,” “our,” “you,” and “your.”
Instructions:
• Create an argument essay that answers ONE of the above
questions.
• You should have a well-articulated argument essay with an
introduction, body
paragraphs (with evidence), conclusion, and a references page.
Requirements:
• Please submit a Microsoft Word document or PDF.
• The essay should be three to four pages in length with an
additional APA-style
title and reference pages. The document should follow proper
APA style
formatting (Times New Roman, 12 font suggested) with 1-inch
margins and
double spaced.

8. • Include three (3) sources in your essay that are reliable and
academic.
o Make sure you have at least three (3) in-text citations where
you have
directly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized material from the
sources.
You will need corresponding references for each of these
sources that
match the in-text citations.
• You need an introduction and conclusion for this essay.
Remember the
introduction sets up the essay and ends with the thesis
statement. The
conclusion sums up the essay and restates the thesis in a
different way. The
introduction and conclusion should not be exact replicas of each
other.
• Your body paragraphs should each focus on one topic that
supports your
argument.
• Your writing should be free of punctuation, spelling, and
grammar errors and

9. contain appropriate word choice for an academic setting with
clear sentence
structure.
Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be
evaluated before you write
and again after you write.
Evaluation Rubric for the Argument Essay Assignme nt
CRITERIA Novice
Needs
Improvement
Proficient Exemplary
(0–11 points) (12–15 points) (16–17 points) (18–20 points)
Introduction and
Conclusion
Introduction and/or
the conclusion are
not present.
Introduction/
conclusion are
very hard to
understand and
significantly

10. missing details.
Introduction and
conclusion are
attempted. The
introduction and
conclusion may be
lacking details to
properly set up and
then wrap up the
essay. The
introduction/
conclusion are not
related.
Introduction and
conclusion nicely
set up and wrap up
the essay. The
introduction/
conclusion could
relate better.
Introduction and
conclusion effectively
set up and wrap up
the essay. The
introduction/
conclusion relate well
to each other.
Organization and
Structure
Many details are

11. not in a logical or
expected order.
The paper does
not use
paragraphs and
does not focus on
the assigned
argument issue.
Writing may have
some discernible
organization, but
some details are not
in a logical or
expected order. The
paper uses
paragraphs
ineffectively and
lacks focus on the
assigned argument
issue.
Writing is
organized, and
details are placed
in a logical order.
Paragraphs are
mostly used
effectively and
generally focus well
on the assignment
argument issue.
Writing is effective,

12. purposeful, and well-
organized.
Paragraphs are used
effectively and focus
well on the assigned
argument issue.
Argument Fails to develop
argument(s). No
clear thesis to
highlight the
argument.
Some argument(s)
are developed but
may be missing one
or need further
elaboration. Thesis
attempts to highlight
the argument,
though clarification
is needed.
Develops most
argument(s).
Thesis highlights
the argument with
only minor need for
clarification.
Fully develops
argument(s) fairly.
Thesis highlights the
argument well.

13. Resources and
Citations
No reliable and
academic
resources used.
Resources do not
relate to the
argument and/or
are not properly
1 reliable and
academic resource
used. Resources
generally relate to
the argument but
may not be properly
formatted in the
assignment.
2 reliable and
academic
resources
used. Resources
relate to the
argument, and for
the most part, are
3 reliable and
academic resources
used. Resources
effectively relate to
the argument and are
properly formatted in
the assignment.

14. CRITERIA Novice
Needs
Improvement
Proficient Exemplary
formatted in the
assignment.
properly formatted
in the assignment.
(0–5 points) (6–7 points) (8 points) (9–10 points)
Paper Length Significantly less
than 1 page or
significantly more
than 4 pages.
Only 1–2 pages in
length.
Only 2–3 pages in
length.
3–4 pages in length.
Clear and
Professional
Writing and APA

15. Format
Writing is hard to
understand
because of errors
in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation. Word
choice is
inappropriate for
an academic
setting. Sentence
structure is often
unclear. Paper
rarely or does not
use the third-
person
perspective and
an objective tone.
APA format is not
followed.
Writing is sometimes
difficult to
understand because
of several errors in
grammar,
punctuation, and
spelling. Word
choice is sometimes
inappropriate for an
academic setting.
Sentence structure
is sometimes
unclear. Paper
inconsistently uses a

16. third-person
perspective and
objective tone. APA
format is sometimes
followed.
Writing is easy to
understand despite
minor errors in
punctuation,
spelling, and
grammar.
Appropriate word
choice is used for
an academic
setting. Sentence
structure is mostly
clear. Paper mostly
uses a third-person
perspective and
objective tone. APA
format is mostly
followed.
Writing is free of
almost all
punctuation, spelling,
and grammar errors.
Appropriate word
choice is used for an
academic setting.
Sentence structure is
clear. Paper is written
in the third-person
perspective with an

17. objective tone. APA
format is followed.