ESSAY ASSIGNMENT
INSTRUCTIONS AND CHECKLIST
Cause-and-Effect Argument
In preparation for Essay 3 and by completing your textbook readings, you will be equipped to respond by objectively compiling information from a variety of sources to compose an essay that understands and practices reading, writing, and rhetoric within the context of a biblical worldview; applies methods of sound reasoning; produces well-structured essays; integrates sources accurately and effectively; writes with clarity; recognizes standard usage in English grammar, word choice (diction), phraseology, and sentence structure; and applies knowledge of sentence structure to basic sentence editing and revision.
In Module, you will write a 1,200-1,500-word cause-and-effect argument essay from the thesis/outline that you submitted in Module. Please note that the word count does NOT include citations.
Cause-and-Effect Essay Prompt
Write a cause and effect argument in which you answer 1 of the following questions:
1. How far should the government go to reduce the likelihood of terrorism on American soil?
2. Should illegal immigrants in the Unites States have constitutional rights?
3. Do immigrants have a duty to assimilate themselves into local culture?
Use academic research to include at least 4 quotations, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase (at least 6 total) from at least 3 sources. Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (current APA, MLA, or Turabian). The Bible can count as one of your sources.
As you compose your essay, be sure to:
a. Include all of the parts identified in "Structuring a Cause-and-Effect Argument" found on page 475 in your Practical Argument textbook.
b. Integrate at least a total of 4 quotations, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrases into your essay from at least 3 outside sources.
c. Follow the appropriate formatting style for your degree program (current MLA, APA, or Turabian).
d. Use signal phrases and proper in-text citations; make sure you include a references (current APA), bibliography (current Turabian) or works cited (current MLA) page.
e. Use the Essay 3 Grading Rubric and the proofreading checklist (provided below) to draft and revise your essay.
f. Type your degree program and which style of writing you are using (current MLA, APA, or Turabian) in the title of the saved document and in the "Submission Title" field on the submission link in Blackboard.
IMPORTANT: Fully cite all quotations, summaries, and paraphrases used within your essay, or those excerpts will be regarded as plagiarism and will result in a "0" on your essay and possible course failure.
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.
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1. Introduction: Establishes a context for the argument by explaining the need to examine causes or to consider effects; states the essay's thesis (make sure you address one of the prompt questions).
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2. Background: Gives an overview of the situation.
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3. Evidence: discusses less important causes or effects.
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4. Evidence: discusses major causes or effects.
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5. Integrates at least 4 quotes, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase from at least 3 outside sources.
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6. Refutation of opposing arguments: Considers and rejects other possible causes or effects.
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7. Conclusion: Reinforces the argument's main point; includes a strong concluding statement.
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8. Contains pathos (emotional) appeals, (values/belief) appeals, and/or logos (factual) appeals as appropriate.
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9. Title reflects issue and proposal information.
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10. Uses only third person pronouns (all first and second person pronouns have been removed).
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11. If using current APA format, contains properly formatted, title, abstract, and References page.
If using current MLA format, contains a properly formatted Works Cited page.
If using current Turabian format, contains a properly formatted title page and Bibliography page.
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12. Double-spaced.
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13. Font is 12-point Times New Roman.
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14. References/Works Cited/ Bibliography page includes all sources cited within the body of the essay.
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15. Checked spelling, grammar/mechanics.
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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 current MLA, APA, or Turabian on the title page and in the "Submission Title" field when submitting your paper.