Paper Help. Writing Project 1 Summary and Response First Draft
Paper Help. Writing Project 1 Summary and Response First Draft
DUE- January 23rd 11:59PM
Core Reading: https://www.thenation.com/article/the-government-s…
Your Purpose Statement
- Minimum 150 words (successful analyses are often longer)
- Following Step 2 in CHAPTER 3 and CHAPTER 19, specifically describe your Audience, Time, Place, and Purpose of your draft.
- NOTE: Your audience consists of other members of this class and your instructor
- Place your purpose statement at the beginning of your first draft, before the first page of your actual essay draft.
Your First Draft
- Summary and Response of ONE of the core readings selected by your instructor
- Description of core reading, identifying its rhetorical characteristics
- Clearly developed main point (thesis) stating overall, focused response to the selected core reading
- Accurate summarizing and meaningful response, supported with evidence
- APA or MLA manuscript style, as specified by your instructor.
- Use of at least 5 quotes (words, phrases, or key sentences) and/or paraphrases (key details or ideas rephrased in your own words)
- Observation of the conventions of Standard English
- 600 words minimum for first draft (the minimum 150 words for your purpose statement is not included in this count)
Rubric
Writing Project 1 Summary and Response First Draft Rubric (1)
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose StatementEffective purpose statement, minimum 150 words |
5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComplete DraftComplete draft with introduction including clear thesis statement, body, and conclusion—minimum 600 words |
10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of at least 5 quotes or paraphrasesUse of at least 5 quotes (words, phrases, or key sentences) and/or paraphrases (key details or ideas rephrased in your own words) |
5.0 pts |
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Total Points: 20.0 |
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