The Hate u give
Paper style: Persuasive
Page length: 5 pages
Resource requirement: 1 credible sources
Paper format: APA
Paper Assignment: Students are to write an essay in which they persuade a skeptical, indecisive audience about the changes needed to made about one of the following topics:
Stereotypes (this topic is broader and one can pick from race, gender, sex, etc)
Activism (see this link (Links to an external site.) as a jumping off point)
Media bias (see this link (Links to an external site.) to help you understand media bias)
Students are to choose one of the above topics which has a minimum of two angles or two ways of approaching or discussing it. Using forms of persuasion, not including logical fallacies or misrepresenting information, students are to write a persuasive essay which will include discussions of the opposition and then a refutation against the opposition. Utilizing the proper and expected academic writing style, students will write papers that are elevated in language and writing style.
Plagiarism of any form will not be accepted and will result in a zero. Students are to utilize the lessons learned pertaining to citing information in addition to proper usage of summarization, paraphrasing, and quoting.
Grading: Students will be graded on content, research elements, style (persuasive), grammar, spelling, organization, content, detail, and readability.
Rubric
ENG 102 Rubric
ENG 102 Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
Introduction paragraph that includes a strong thesis statement that makes a solid argument (10 points)
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParagraphs
Paragraphs that make clear points connected to the essay’s thesis statement. They should have good paragraph structure: a topic sentence followed by supporting thoughts. As such, each paragraph should have good focus (20 points)
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
A conclusion that restates the thesis and the main points of the essay (10 points)
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
Proper use of APA formatting. Us of supporting quotes (if necessary) that are properly cited, appropriate to the thought of the paragraph, appropriately placed and explained, and of appropriate length (10 Points)
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
Depth of thought, use of specifics (20 points)
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/Mechanics
Grammar, punctuation, and prose style (10 points)
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePage Requirements
Appropriate length (10 points)
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomeassignment guidelines
In accordance with assignment guidelines (10 points)
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
Total Points: 100
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