This is an argumentative essay, NOT a persuasive essay. A writer on this website wrote this essay, and twice I received an F. I am being given one more opportunity to fix this paper. I’ve attached the assignment along with the feedback provided by the instructor that failed me. Please make sure to read all the feedback and the directions for this assignment.
THESE WERE THE ORIGINAL DIRECTIONS FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT !!!
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
1. Argumentative Thesis Statement
- ❒ Have you included a thesis in your introduction includes a clear, arguable stance and supporting reasons?
2. Argument Development
- ❒ Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay?
- ❒ Is the argument supported using persuasive rhetorical appeals and page/paragraph-numbered source material (i.e., direct quotations, paraphrasing, and summary)?
- ❒ Is your essay 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words, not including your references or reflection question responses)? If not, which details do you need to add or remove?
- ❒ Does the essay consist of at least seven paragraphs – an introduction, five body paragraphs (with at least one for the counterarguments and rebuttals), and a conclusion? Are the body paragraphs ordered logically to strengthen the argument, and do they all contain accurate evidence from credible sources?
- ❒ Do your topic sentences make original and supportable points? Do your topic sentences directly support your thesis statement?
3. Research
- ❒ Have you introduced, contextualized, and cited outside sources effectively using at least some direct quotation, summary, and paraphrase techniques and included page/paragraph-numbered parenthetical citations?
- ❒ Are the sources incorporated smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information?
- ❒ Have you referenced a range of at least 7 credible sources, and does each source have at least one accurate in-text citation in the essay?
- ❒ Have you properly formatted your citations according to APA style guidelines?
- ❒ Have you included an APA style reference page below your essay and do the sources listed there match those cited in the essay?
4. Reflection
- ❒ Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
- ❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
BELOW ARE THE DIRECTIONS FOR THE FINAL PAPER!!!!!
A. Final Draft Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
1. Editing and Revising
- ❒ Have you significantly revised the essay by adjusting areas like organization, focus, and clarity?
- ❒ Have you made comprehensive edits to word choice, sentence variety, and style?
- ❒ Have your edits and revisions addressed all the feedback provided by your evaluator?
2. Cohesion and Source Integration
- ❒ Is the information presented in a logical order that is easy for the reader to follow?
- ❒ Have you included smooth transitions between sentences and paragraphs?
- ❒ Have you introduced your sources clearly and in a way that demonstrates their validity to the reader? Are your sources formatted correctly following APA style?
3. Conventions and Proofreading
- ❒ Have you double-checked for correct formatting, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization?
- ❒ Have you ensured that any cited material is represented accurately and with page/paragraph numbers?
4. Reflection
- ❒ Have you displayed a clear understanding of the revision process?
- ❒ Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
- ❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the composition?
B. Reflection Questions
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
- How much time did you spend revising your draft? What revision strategies did you use, and which worked best for you? (2-3 sentences)
- List three concrete revisions that you made and explain how you made them. What problem did you fix with each of these revisions? Issues may be unity, cohesion, rhetorical appeals, content, or any other areas on which you received constructive feedback. (4-5 sentences)
- What did you learn about your writing process or yourself as a writer? How has your understanding of the research process changed as a result of taking this course? (2-3 sentences)