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Argument Essay To write a 1600–1800 word argument essay that incorpo- rates secondary sources to support your claim about an assigned topic Assignment Objectives n Use prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing to write formal, college-level essays n Distinguish among different patterns of development n Apply an appropriate pattern of development to a specific purpose and audience n Write effective thesis statements n Develop paragraphs using topic sentences, adequate detail, supporting evidence, and transitions n Employ responsible research methods to locate appropri- ate secondary sources n Quote, paraphrase, and summarize secondary source material correctly and appropriately n Use Modern Language Association citation and docu- mentation style to reference secondary source material correctly and appropriately n Apply the conventions of standard written American English to produce correct, well-written essays Topic Choose one of the following: n Persuade your audience that the use of alternative energy is beneficial and economical, or that the use of alternative energy is expensive and as detrimental as traditional energy sources Lesson 9 Argument Essay EXAMINATION NUMBER 25049000 Examination Examination Examination, Lesson 9168 n Persuade your audience that social media provides a valuable outlet for free expression, or that social media allows users to insult, bully, and threaten others without any fear of punishment. Purpose The purpose is twofold: n Persuade the reader to agree with the writer’s position (primary purpose) n Express the writer’s feelings about the reader taking action on the topic (secondary purpose) Audience Your audience is made up of your fellow Penn Foster class- mates. Many will agree with you, while others will disagree. You must take a position, present evidence to support it, and try to convince your audience through the strength of your argument to agree with you and to take action. Research Requirement You’re required to use a minimum of four secondary sources in your essay. n Use at least two articles from Penn Foster’s digital library database, Expanded Academic ASAP. You can find direc- tions on how to use the Penn Foster Library and the database here: http://tinyurl.com/q4db3og. n Use at least one non-profit or government organization (online or print). You can find non-profit and government organizations under various Subject Guides in the Penn Foster Library. n Choose a source, but one that you’ve evaluated for accu- racy and validity. You can find tips on evaluating your resources in the Penn Foster Library Subject Guides under Guide Books and Tips. Reviewing your Information Literacy course can also help you with proper evaluation of resources. Follow this link: http://tinyurl.com/qdcwct5. Examination, Lesson 9 169 Process 1. Applying the requirements given, work through pages 558 to the middle of 560 in the section “Generating Ideas and Writing Your Thesis.” Review Chapter 22 in Successful College Writing, “Finding Sources and Taking Notes,” to begin your research and organize the informa- tion you find. Narrow your focus appropriately for the assigned length before attempting to develop the essay. 2. Continue the guided writing assignment with “Developing Your Thesis and Making a Claim” on pages 560–565. Use strategies from the patterns of development you learned throughout the course to expand your main points and accomplish your purpose. Review Successful College Writing, Chapter 23, “Writing a Paper Using Sources” as you begin your draft to ensure that you’re incorporating your sources accurately and responsibly. Remember to include the sources you use in your paper on your list of works cited. 3. As part of your revision process, review the purpose and requirements for this assignment. Make any changes necessary to ensure that you’ve met the goals for this essay. You may also find it helpful to review the grading criteria. 4. Prepare the final draft of the essay according to the exam submission format from the Course Information section. Submit only the final, polished draft for grading. Submitting Your Assignment To submit the assignment, follow these steps: 1. Type the assignment. 2. Save the document. Essays must be typed, double-spaced, using a standard 12-point font and left justification. Use 1-inch margins at the top and bottom and 1.25-inch margins for the left and right sides of the document. Each page must have a properly formatted header containing your name, student number, exam number, page number, mailing address, and email address (see page 6 for an example). Name each document using your student number first, then the six-digit lesson num- ber, and finally your last name (for example, 23456789_050177 Doe). Save each as “File Type: Rich Text Format,” regardless of your word-processing program.

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Causal Analysis Argument about the Media ESSAY 2 INSTRUCTIONS AND CHECKLIST Causal Analysis Argument about the Media In Module/Week 5, you will write a 1000-word (3–4-page) causal analysis essay in response to one of the following prompts: • Select an image(s) from an electronic source that exemplifies your position on the effect of television in American culture. Your argument must show that a cause-and-effect relationship does or does not exist between TV and behavior, health, intelligence, or morality, etc. • Select an image(s) from an electronic source that you think exemplifies your position on the effect of advertising on American youth. What do advertisements tell young people they should value? Argue a causal relationship between American advertising and the attitudes and behaviors of American youth. Be sure to follow the writing processes guidelines: gather all of your information, plan the direction of your essay, and organize your ideas by developing a 1-page thesis statement and outline for your essay. Format the thesis statement and the outline into a single Word document using current MLA, APA, or Turabian style (whichever corresponds to your degree program). Submit the thesis and outline by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 4 for instructor feedback. As you compose your essay, be sure to: • Follow the writing style required by your degree program (MLA, APA, or Turabian). • Use in-text citations to cite works. • Integrate at least 4 quotations, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase into your essay. • Include a references or works cited page containing any and all sources you cite in your paper, including images. You may use 1 or 2 images in your essay to support your argument, but each must not take up more than one-third of a page (with 1-inch margins), and they will not contribute to the total page count for the assignment. • Use the grading rubric, the Outline Suggestions document, and the proofreading checklist (provided below) to draft and revise your essay. • Include your thesis statement and outline on a separate page at the end of the document. • Type your degree program and which style of writing you are using (MLA, APA, or Turabian) on the title page of your so that your instructor can grade your essay accordingly. Be sure to fully cite all quotations, summaries, paraphrases, and images. If you fail to give credit for outside material, it will be regarded as plagiarism and will result in a “0” on your essay and possibly course failure. This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 5 and must include a title page, the essay itself, a works cited/references page of any primary or secondary texts cited in the essay, and the thesis/outline page. Do not forget to write your degree program and whether you are using MLA, APA, or Turabian on the title page and in the “Submission Title” field when submitting your paper. Proofreading Checklist Part 1: Read through your paper and check the appropriate boxes on the chart below. If any area of your paper needs revision, make sure you correct it before submitting your essay. One of the best ways to proofread your writing is to read it backward to forward, sentence-by-sentence. This helps you to see words and ideas that you may have missed. Another very successful tool for proofreading is to read your work out loud to someone else. Individuals often think that handing their paper to someone and asking them to read it is the same thing, but it is not. Instead, ask someone to listen while you read your own words. You will immediately hear what you missed or will want to improve in your writing. Argument Successful Needs Revision x 1. Clearly shows my opinion 2. Tells a story that reflects my opinion 3. Contains pathos (emotional) appeals 4. Contains ethos (values/belief) appeals 5. Contains logos (factual) appeals 6. Title reflects my issue and opinion. 7. Contains appropriate header for my discipline (MLA, APA, Turabian) 8. If using current APA format, contains properly formatted title and abstract pages 9. Double-spaced 10. Margins are 1-inch wide on all sides. 11. Font is 12-point Times New Roman. 12. References/Works cited page includes all sources used for this essay. 13. Checked the spelling Part 2: When you are satisfied with the quality of your essay, post it to Blackboard via the SafeAssign link for grading. Do not forget to write your degree program and whether you are using MLA, APA, or Turabian on the title page and in the “Submission Title” field when submitting your paper. ESSAY 1 AND 2 GRADING RUBRIC Essential requirements for grading: 1. The essay has been submitted to SafeAssign, 2. The essay addresses the writing prompt, and 3. The essay follows the assignment instructions (-5 points deduction for not submitting the Thesis/Outline assignment for feedback as stated in the instructions). Criteria Levels of Achievement Good/Excellent Fair/Competent Deficient Points Earned Development 39 to 45 points Major points are stated clearly and are well-supported. Content is persuasive and comprehensive. Content and purpose of the writing is clear. Thesis has a strong claim. The audience is clear and appropriate for the topic. Supportive information (if required) is strong and addresses writing focus. 31 to 38 points Major points are addressed, but clarity or support is limited. Content is somewhat persuasive or comprehensive. Content is inconsistent (lack of clear purpose and/or clarity). The thesis could be stronger. Supportive information (if required) needs strengthening or does not address writing concepts. 0 to 30 points Major points are unclear and/or insufficiently supported. The content is missing essentials. The content has unsatisfactory purpose, focus, and clarity. Supportive information (if required) is missing. Organization and Structure 39 to 45 points Writing is well-structured, clear, and easy-to-follow. Introduction compellingly forecasts the topic and thesis. Each paragraph is unified and has a clear central idea. Transitional wording is present throughout the writing. Conclusion is a logical end to the writing. 31 to 38 points Adequately organized with some areas difficult to follow. Introduction needs to provide a stronger gateway into the writing. Some paragraphs lack unity. Better transitions are needed to provide fluency of ideas. Conclusion is trite or barely serves its purpose. 0 to 30 points Organization and structure detract from the writer’s message. Introduction and/or conclusion are incomplete or missing. Paragraphs are not unified (more than 1 topic/missing or inadequate controlling and concluding sentences). Transitions are missing. Conclusion, if present, fails to serve its purpose. Criteria Good/Excellent Fair/Competent Deficient Points Earned Grammar and Diction 39 to 45 points The writing reflects grammatical, punctuation, and spelling standards. Language is accurate, appropriate, and effective. Writing’s tone is appropriate and highly effective. 31 to 38 points The writing contains some grammatical, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Language is unclear, awkward, or inappropriate in parts. The writing’s tone is generally appropriate and moderately effective. 0 to 30 points The writing contains many grammatical, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Language use is largely inaccurate or inappropriate. The writing’s tone is ineffective and/or inappropriate. Format: Current MLA/APA/ Turabian Paper Requirements 11 to 15 points Writing correctly follows formatting guidelines. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are used correctly and appropriately. 5 to 10 points Writing follows most formatting guidelines, but some flaws are detected. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are incorrectly formatted or used. 0 to 4 points Writing lacks many elements of correct formatting. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations and/or references are not provided. Total Instructor’s Comments:

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