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Overview

Project 3

April 11th

An effective argument is a well-supported position about a particular issue. You, the writer will take on the role of an advocate, attempting to convince or persuade your audience. Construct an opening statement explaining the issue and what you believe. Provide evidence supporting the idea you believe in. Devise a counter argument, and then argue against the counter argument. Next, propose a persuasive concluding statement. The entire assignment is worth 200 points.

Draft Deadlines
The Rough Draft is due in the Blackboard Project 2 Drop Box on Thursday, April 11th. Your Peer Review will be held in class on Tuesday, April 16th. The Second Draft is due in the Blackboard Project 2 Peer Review Drop Box on Friday, April 19th.

Instruction
You will choose a topic, research this topic using academic sources, and write a paper persuading your reader to consider your side. This argument must feature an observation of the opposing side. Demonstrate with your rhetorical skills why your side poses stronger incentive for support. There are some questions to keep in mind when choosing your topic: 1. Why should your reader care? 2. Who is the opposition? 3. Why are they opposed to your views? 4. Is your argument strong and valid? This assignment will consist of two exercises beneficial to drafting your essay: 1. Topic Proposal Thursday, March 28th Arrive to class with at least three topic ideas. 2. Annotated Bibliography Tuesday, April 2nd Arrive to class with at least three academic sources.

Requirements
Microsoft Word or an equivocal word processing software Chapter 10 of your text Writing to Convince or Persuade 1000 Word Minimum(3-4 pages) Research using UALRs library shelves and the online database system Three, no more than five, academic sources (journal articles, books, scholarship, etc.) At least one source written in the last five years Formatted and documented in APA or MLA style. Make sure to stay consistent and include a Reference or Works Cited Page Back up your materials on a flash drive or sync cloud

Audience
Your audience for this assignment is any senior or supervising member of academia. This audience appreciates formal language with persuasive prose. We expect to see strong integration of your sources, organization reflecting the respect your subject deserves, and very little grammatical error. We expect the reading to flow well and for your word choices to reflect an educated writer. The reader probably already has an opinion on your subject; your purpose is to make sure the readers opinion is sided with yours.

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WPA Rhetorical Outcomes

Project 3

April 11th

Rhetorical Knowledge Focus on a purpose Respond to the needs of an audience Respond appropriately to a specific rhetorical situation Use conventions of format and structure appropriate to the rhetorical situation Adopt appropriate voice, tone, and level of formality Understand how genres shape reading and writing Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing Understand a writing assignment as a series of tasks, including finding, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing appropriate primary and secondary sources Processes Be aware that it usually takes multiple drafts to create and complete a successful text Learn to critique their own and others' works Knowledge of Conventions Learn common formats for different kinds of texts Develop knowledge of genre conventions ranging from structure and paragraphing to tone and mechanics Practice appropriate means of documenting your work Control such surface features as syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling Composing in Electronic Environments Use electronic environments for drafting, reviewing, revising, editing, and sharing texts Locate, evaluate, organize, and use research material collected from electronic sources, including scholarly library databases; other official databases; and informal electronic networks and internet sources.

Submission
Submit the first draft in the Blackboard Project 3 drop box on Thursday, April 11th and the second draft in the Blackboard Project 3 Peer Review draft drop box on Friday, April 19th. All boxes close after 11:59pm of their deadlines. Bring a hard copy of your first draft on Tuesday, April 16th. Label your files correctly. To label the file click Save As and name the file as presented below: Initials_19_P3_D1 Initials_19_P3_D2 This helps me organize the submissions. Misnamed files will lose grade points. Create a new page in your portfolio titled Project 3. Then, create two subpages titled Draft 1 and Draft 2, respectfully. Submit your drafts in these pages. Consult the next page for a writing rubric to guide your drafting process.

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Scoring Guide Criteria
Content Topic Argument Opposition

Project 3
5
Topic defined and researched. Evidence supports topic. Reader understands the argument. Opposition defined and contrasted. Audience engaged. Argument initiates interest in subjectmatter. Language and tone meet professional expectations. Organization frames the argument. Syntax direct. Reader can follow the flow. Word choice reflects consideration for audience. Few sentence fragments. Few clause issues. Commas used adequately. Proofread. All 3 sources identified. Integration flows with reading. Citation format is clear. Credible scholarship.

April 11th
3
Topic identified. Some argument is made. Featured research. Opposition discussed.

6
Topic thoroughly explored and researched. Argument strong and relevant. Counterargument observed and clearly contrasted. Audience fascinated and engaged. Essay inspires persuasion. Language is appropriate. Tone is professional and respectful. Organization flows nicely. Frames argument well. Syntax simple, direct, and flows well. Diction versatile and assertive. No sentence fragments. Commas used appropriately. No spelling errors. Shows proofreading skill. All 3 sources clearly evident. Integrated well with flow. Cited correctly APA/MLA format. Credible scholarship.

4
Topic presented with some argumentation. Research supports the argument. Opposition discussed and explained.

2
Topic and purpose unclear. No clear argument. Evidence presented does not relate to subject. Opposition not mentioned Audience not engaged and interest is not established. Persuasion cannot occur. Language is inappropriate. Tone is unprofessional. Organization is skewed. Does not flow well. Syntax confusing. Diction repetitive. Word choice confusing. Significant grammatical errors. Punctuation and spelling need work. No proofreading. Fewer than 3 sources. Hard to identify. Citation is inadequate if present at all. Sources are not credible.

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No real attempt was made or the assignment was never submitted.

Audience Interest Language Tone

Audience engages in subject matter and argument. Language and tone meet expectations of the assignment. Organized adequately. Sentence flow and diction meet assignment expectations.

Development Organization Syntax Diction

Audience notes the writers interest in the subject. Language meets minimal requirements. Tone is relaxed rather than professional. Organization is difficult to follow. Syntax complicated and choppy. Diction meets requirements.

No real attempt was made or the assignment was never submitted.

No real attempt was made or the assignment was never submitted.

Conventions Grammar Mechanics File Name

Some sentence fragments. Concerns with clauses and comma use. Barely proofread. All 3 sources provided. Integrated sufficiently. Citation needs refinement. Credibility acceptable.

Citations 3 Sources Integration Credibility Plagiarism

Many sentence fragments. Inappropriate comma use. Evident spelling issues. Insufficiently proofread. 3 sources provided. Integrated minimally. Cited without clear formatting. Credibility meets minimal requirements.

No real attempt was made or the assignment was never submitted. No real attempt was made or the assignment was never submitted.