This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLists at least 5 sources, including minimum of 2 scholarly sources

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA formatted

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponds to required list in instructions1. bibliographic info 2. type of source 3. Main point/purpose 4. Potential bias 5. Credibility 6. Relevance to research essay

10.0 pts

Assignment 2:

Rough draft length: 3 complete MLA formatted pages (approximately 750 words minimum) the respond to the essay assignment as laid out below (the same assignment as the final draft). You may not have all of the components complete, but most of them should be present if not all in some form.

Overview:

What questions do you have about your field? What interests you? What do you want to know more about? What confuses you or is still unclear? This essay will give you the opportunity to answer a question that is meaningful to you about your field. You will use researched sources, including scholarly and credible sources, to “argue” for an answer based on the research (not opinion!).

Additionally, you will be required to use a provided rubric for the essay to peer review one another, including comments about what is working well with this essay (based on these instructions and the rubric), as well as what needs improvement (again, based clearly on the instructions and rubric).

Purpose:

The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with the opportunity to learn more about your field through research and a somewhat personal perspective. In other words, your essay will ask a question, as well as explain why you are asking that question, personally, and what it means to you. Another purpose is for you to become familiar with an argumentative essay. Another purpose is to provide you with an opportunity to support your ideas with scholarly and credible evidence. Finally, another purpose is to provide you with the opportunity to work with one another on the process of writing, and the understand writing as a process.

Skills:

Learn and practice: editing and peer revision, research techniques, crafting an argumentative claim, the application of source support/appropriately using evidence, composing clear, focused claims, contextualizing a meaningful research question by connecting to you, personally, compose an essay with an overview, summary, and conclusion

Tasks & Instructions

• Research that responds to a question that you, personally, would like to answer about your field (future profession, career, job)
• Compose a question that does not have a yes or no, or a simple, fact-based response/answer.
• Compose an research essay with the following components: (the pages are approximate, but use this structure)
• Page 1
  • 1st paragraph
    • An introductory paragraph that informs me about your future/current field (briefly), and then states an arguable thesis with supporting topics (the thesis may be 1-3 sentences).
  • 2nd paragraph
    • Explains the topic that you are asking a question about, and provides any needed information, such as definitions, history, or any other contextual information. This paragraph will then also state your reason for asking the question and exploring the topic that your essay will respond to and “argue” about, including why you believe it’s important to investigate.
• Page 2
  • 3rd paragraph
    • This paragraph is a review of the sources that you are using for evidence. This is often called a “Literature Review.” Please use the following format to write the source review paragraph:
      • “This essay uses scholarly and credible sources that address the following topics: (list a few topics here). The authors are experts and scholars about (what subjects? list them here!). The dates of the sources range from (xx year to xx year – state the time range here, by year only is fine!). These sources support my argument because they address the following: (briefly discuss the ideas/claims/information). Be very clear here!
• Pages 2 – 4 (minimum)
  • Body paragraphs
    • Each contains a clear, specific topic sentence relates to the argumentative thesis support ideas
    • Each contains evidence that supports the paragraph’s topic and the essay’s main claim, referring directly back to the argumentative thesis
• Last page/conclusion
  • 1st paragraph:
    • Summarizes the evidence/source support
    • Refers directly back to the original question that your essay asked, as well as to the argumentative thesis, including how the evidence responds to the thesis and your essay’s question
  • 2nd paragraph:
    • Explains how the research relates to your stated personal interest in the topic, including answering what you now believe and how you now think about the topic after completing the research to learn more and respond to the question. This paragraph should be reflective and personal.

• NOTE: You should follow the formula outlined here for success. I am more interested in your content, so I have laid out the essay’s structure for you to use. You are also welcome to use the first person/”I” throughout the essay.

By completing this assignment you will have worked toward the following module level learning objective:

• Compose final draft of guided research essay

INSTRUCTIONS;