Assignment Using Your Outline And Annotated Bibliography

Assignmentusing Your Outline And Annotated Bibliography From Touchsto

Assignment using your outline and annotated bibliography from Touchstones 1.2 and 2.2, draft a 6-8 page argumentative research essay on your chosen topic. In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the Touchstone. As this assignment builds on Touchstone 2.2: Create an Annotated Bibliography, that Touchstone, as well as Touchstone 3.1, must be graded before you can submit your research essay draft.

Assignment Guidelines

REFER TO THE LIST BELOW THROUGHOUT THE WRITING PROCESS.

  1. Argumentative Thesis Statement – Have you included a thesis in your introduction that takes a clear, specific position on one side of a debatable issue?
  2. Argument Development – Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay? Is the argument supported using rhetorical appeals and source material? Is your essay 6-8 pages (approximately words)? If not, which details do you need to add or remove?
  3. Research – Have you cited outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase techniques? 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? Have you properly cited your sources according to APA style guidelines? Have you included an APA style reference page below your 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?

B. Reflection

Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions. Provide one example of a place where you have used rhetorical appeals or source material to support your argument. How does this enhance your essay? (2-3 sentences) Touchstone 4 is a revision of this draft. What kind of feedback would be helpful for you as you revise? Are there parts of your draft that you’re uncertain of? (3-4 sentences)

Touchstone 1.2, 2.2, and a sample draft essay are attached below.

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment requires drafting a 6-8 page argumentative research essay based on an outline and annotated bibliography previously developed in Touchstones 1.2 and 2.2. The essay must be entirely original, written specifically for this course. Recycled work will result in a zero grade, with only one opportunity to redo the assignment. The project emphasizes crafting a clear, debatable thesis, developing a logically supported argument, integrating at least seven credible sources, and properly citing all references in APA style. Additionally, students must include a thoughtful reflection answering specific questions about their use of rhetorical appeals, source integration, and revision plans. The essay should demonstrate thoughtful argument development, effective research, and comprehensive reflection to foster learning and growth.

References

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  • Garcia, L. (2017). Reflective practices in student writing. Journal of Educational Strategies, 23(4), 85-99.

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