FINAL ESSAY (20%)
Due Dec. 11, 2020
This project is the final stage of a research and writing process that incorporates your work on the Proposal, Annotated Bibliography and the Seminar Presentation. You MUST USE THE SAME TOPIC THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN FOR YOUR PROPOSAL, ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND PRESENTATION.
You will be required to analyze and discuss in this research paper – IT SHOULD NOT JUST BE A PRESENTATION OF FACTS/EVIDENCE! YOU MUST FOLLOW THE TOULMIN ARGUMENT OR THE ROGERIAN ARGUMENT OR WRITE A CRITIQUE ESSAY.
Construct a paper that contains the following elements:
* NOTE: See the rubric for more detail.
Your paper should be formatted according to APA or MLA guidelines. See below:
***The mark rubric should be copy and pasted to the back of your assignment. ***
* NOTE: No more than 30% of the assignment can be another’s referenced words or ideas – if a paper simply reassembles sources from elsewhere without the addition of your own thoughts, then this constitutes a breach of academic honesty/integrity and could potentially result in a mark of 0
Final Essay Rubric
Worth 20%
| Introduction
/5
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| 5 4 | 3 2 | 1 0 | |||||
| The introduction provides context for the paper. It includes adequate background information, explains the purpose of the paper (research question), discusses the scope and limitations of the research, and previews the major sections of the paper
The thesis statement is clearly written and includes specific mention of research and arguments which form the body of the paper.
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More detail is required when introducing background information. Some further explanation of the purpose of the paper and description of its major sections may be needed. The student must make the purpose/scope clearer. The thesis may be present, but it may lack the detail or sophistication necessary for a research paper. The research question/purpose of the paper needs to be clarified.
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Some background information is present but is insufficient.
The thesis statement is absent, unfocused, or unclear.
The student needs to work on developing a clearer thesis and stronger arguments; as well as seek better means to outline and preview a research paper.
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| Body
/15
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| Exceptional
15 14 |
Great
13 12 11 |
Good
10 9 8 |
Satisfactory
7 6 5 |
Needs Improvement
4 3 2 |
Poor
1 0 |
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| The body contains 4-6 coherent supporting paragraphs. Paragraphs are written in the 3rd person. It incorporates and follows the principles of Toulmin or Rogerian argument or critique essay efficiently. The response shows superb evidence of attention to audience and problem. Research and attribution to sources is managed with a high degree of skill.
The paper flows well and all ideas link back to the thesis or research question. The text’s ideas or arguments are fully developed and are supported by various forms of evidence. Paper develops discussion and analysis with a high degree of sophistication. APA or MLA citation and referencing is near flawless. Visual data is present and utilized in the discussion (if applicable). |
The body contains 4-6 supporting paragraphs. It incorporates and follows the principles of Toulmin or Rogerian argument or critique essay. The response shows clear evidence of attention to audience and the problem. An attempt has been made to write in the 3rd person, however, there are errors. The essay flows capably and most ideas link back to the thesis or research question. Ideas or arguments are developed but could use further explanation/development of discussion/analysis. APA or MLA citation and referencing is used with a degree of skill. Visual data is present but is not incorporated into the paper effectively (if applicable). | The body contains only 4-6 supporting paragraphs. It incorporates and follows the principles of Toulmin or Rogerian argument or critique essay to an acceptable degree, but the response lacks sophistication and can be developed further. Organization and paper structure are evident, but is convoluted. Some ideas are linked cohesively, but not all relate to the thesis or research question. Ideas or arguments are developed, but require further explanation. Discussion/analysis is present, but inconsistent. Further evidence may be needed for support. APA or MAL may not be used properly, but consistent effort is made throughout the paper to reference and cite.
Visual data is present, but is not discussed, addressed, and/or relevant to the discussion (if applicable). |
The body contains only 2-3 supporting paragraphs. The body contains some problems in organization and paragraph structure. It incorporates and follows the principles of Toulmin or Rogerian argument or critique essay to an acceptable degree, but the response lacks sophistication and may be deficient in argument or contain fallacies. The composition and outline for a paper need revision.
At times the paper may seem to lose focus. Only some headings are present. Ideas or arguments are only partially developed – paper is mostly summary with little discussion or analysis. Further evidence is needed for support. Frequent and careless errors are made with APA or MLA citation, but effort has been made to cite and reference. |
Paragraph structure and organization are weak. Ideas or arguments are present but not developed. Ideas are not adequately supported by evidence. Paper lacks analysis or discussion, and more than 30% of the paper is others’ ideas or words. Sources are not properly cited, and referencing is largely incorrect. Paper may be written in argumentative essay style as opposed to the expository style | Paragraph structure and organization are lacking. Only some ideas or arguments are present. Paper lack logic and flow. No quotations or paraphrases have been used. In text citation or reference page are absent. Little to no content of the paper is the student’s own work/words or ideas
Please note that failure to provide in text citations or a reference page constitutes plagiarism and is subject to Sheridan academic honesty sanctions. |
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| Conclusion
/5
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| 5 4 | 3 2 | 1 0 | |||||
| The conclusion contains effective topic, supporting, and closing sentences. The thesis is restated. Suggestions or recommendations for future research/investigation are stated and explained.
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The conclusion lacks some form of paragraph structure (topic, supporting, or closing sentences). The thesis is restated, but is unclear. Suggestions or recommendations are not fully developed.
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Conclusion is weak or not present. Paragraph structure may be lack, thesis may not be present. Suggestions for future research/investigation are not present. | |||||
| Reference Page – five (5) sources minimum in proper APA or MLA style /5
1 mark deducted per error |
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| Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, Sentence Structure /15
1 mark deducted per major error |
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| In-Text Citation/Documentation (APA or MLA style) /10
1 mark deducted per incorrect error |
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TOTAL: /55 |
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