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Table of Contents
Argumentative essay outline 1
Argumentative Research Essay grading Ru
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Draft proposal 4
Some other classmate proposal for reference 6
Second classmate proposal for reference 8
References 10
Some extra sources 10
Argumentative essay outline
Goals:
· for students to take a clear stand on a debated topic
· to address multiple perspectives on that topic, including those they disagree with
· to effectively use credible, primarily scholarly research in order to support that stand
· to write a cohesive, clear essay that follows APA citation.
Due date:
· See Moodle for due date.
· Students should submit their papers via Moodle.
Grade:
· This assignment is worth 30% of your final grade.
· See the syllabus for more information about grade
eakdown.
PASSING THE COURSE:
· In order to pass the course, you must achieve a 50% or higher on this paper.
· If you plagiarize in this paper, you will fail the paper, and thus the course.
Format:
· All assignments must follow APA 7th edition guidelines title page and running header. Follow this example: https:
owl.purdue.edu/owl
esearch_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
· Use a standard size 12 font.
· Double space the entire document.
· Save as a doc or docx file.
· Do not include an abstract.
APA: Use the appropriate citation depending on whether you quote, paraphrase, or summarize, and include a Reference page.
Word count:
· Write a XXXXXXXXXXword essay.
· If you are significantly above or below that word count, you will lose points.
· That word count refers to the body of the essay and does not include the title page or the Reference page.
Instructions
1) Write an argumentative essay, using the thesis statement you have refined over the course of the semester as your main argument.
2) You should support that argument with credible, up-to-date sources that are primarily scholarly peer reviewed .
3) Your thesis statement should be about a specific, na
owed-down aspect of the research theme for this semester, and should adopt a clear stance as to how to address that issue. It should also take into account the pros and cons of that potential solution.
4) The thesis statement should be located in the introduction, and the rest of the paper should support it.
5) Your paper should include an introduction paragraph, body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph.
6) 50% of your sources should be from scholarly peer-reviewed journals.
Additional information
Writing: Avoid using I-statements, focus on supporting your claims with sources instead of personal experiences or opinions, and use formal language (i.e. Standard English).
Follow the meal template
Body
Paragraph 1:
· State your first argument (this is the main idea of this paragraph). XXXXXXXXXXM
· State the evidence that supports your main idea. XXXXXXXXXXE
· Tell your readers why this is important, why they should care*. XXXXXXXXXXA
· Summarize the ideas you have presented and link these to your next paragraph XXXXXXXXXXL
Paragraph 2:
· State your second argument (this is the main idea of this paragraph). XXXXXXXXXXM
· State the evidence that supports your main idea. XXXXXXXXXXE
· Tell your readers why this is important, why they should care*. XXXXXXXXXXA
· Summarize the ideas you have presented and link these to your next paragraph XXXXXXXXXXL
Paragraph 3:
· State your third argument (this is the main idea of this paragraph). XXXXXXXXXXM
· State the evidence that supports your main idea. XXXXXXXXXXE
· Tell your readers why this is important, why they should care*. XXXXXXXXXXA
· Summarize the ideas you have presented and link these to your next paragraph XXXXXXXXXXL
Continue this way until you have used all of the arguments you have decided to use.
There are two ways of addressing the opposition. One way (signaled with the asterisk is to mention the oppositions arguments
In your analysis.
The second way is to address each opposing argument in a paragraph. Using a paragraph to address the opposition is a good approach
when the opposition's argument is very strong
Argumentative Research Essay Grading Ru
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Content
Writing and Organization
APA Style and Instructions
Excellent
The paper demonstrates an exceptionally clear and well-supported argument about a specific aspect of the research theme for this semester.
Excellent
Exceptionally well-written and edited for grammar, spelling, and flow. The paragraphs build logically on each other. The paper is concise yet comprehensive.
Excellent
The paper fully follows APA citation style, including in the title page, and the instructions.
Good
The paper demonstrates a fair, and fairly supported argument about a specific issue. There are minor issues, such as with the coverage of all sides of the debate.
Good
The paper is well organized and flows logically, with some minor issues, such as paragraph or sentence structure.
Good
The paper generally follows APA citation style and/or the instructions, with some minor issues.
Needs Improvement
There are several issues with the argument and/or with the specific issue, such as a poor argument or multiple sections that are not supported by evidence.
Needs Improvement
The paper does not flow well, and writing issues distract the reader. These can include spelling/grammar mistakes, or issues with paragraph structure or organization.
Needs Improvement
The paper has several problems with following APA citation style and/or instructions.
Weak
There are issues with the argument and/or the specific issue that seriously weaken the essay, its credibility, and/or its persuasiveness, such as a significant lack of evidence or no clear argument.
Weak
There are significant writing issues that make the paper difficult to read, such as many serious grammar mistakes or a confusing organization of the paper.
Weak
The paper contains serious problems with following APA citation style and/or instructions, such as not including citations when appropriate.
Draft proposal
(here is a completed copy of the draft proposal that I submitted)
The negative Effects of Daylight-Saving Time
Introduction
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a practice of advancing one’s clock during the winter season to maximize the light and move the darkness to a later time. Over the years, it is a practice that has become more popular as many countries worldwide have implemented this system. DST may indeed give people another hour of Daylight in the evening, during which they may be able to do more exercise, but with that also comes the negative effect it is known to have on the human body.
Whether Alberta should switch to a single time zone has become a prevalent debate as research has shown that Daylight saving time does have detrimental health effects on individuals. According to scientists, forcing people to transition has consequences such as increased energy consumption, traffic accidents and cardiovascular events and affecting our circadian clock. The change of time disrupts our body’s normal clock cycle, affecting our metabolism, blood pressure, and general mental activity. Recent studies, however, challenge the idea that Daylight does increase traffic accidents and energy consumption. According to Buckle, “Studies have found that DST contributes to improved road safety by reducing pedestrian fatalities by 13% during dawn and dusk hours”. Over the past couple of years, considerable research has been conducted on DST’s positive impact on energy consumption. According to Aries & Newsham (2008), “Simple estimates suggest a reduction in national electricity use of around 0.5%, as a result of residential lighting reduction” (p. 3).
Argument
Due to multiple scholarly-based research that has challenged the positive impact DST has on individuals, it is also very important to look at the negative impact to determine if Alberta should switch to a single time zone. In my first argument, I am going to argue the negative impact it has on our health. Research conducted on 55,000 subjects by the department of chronobiology at the University of Groningen shows DST’s negative impact on our human circadian system. Additionally, the author emphasizes the importance of not switching time zones as it disrupts our seasonal biology (Kantermann et al., XXXXXXXXXXAnother research conducted by Dr. Julie Ca
ier, a professor of psychology at the Universite de Montreal, observes the negative impact the time jump has on our body’s normal clock cycle and how it affects our metabolism, blood pressure, and general mental activity (Cooks, 2020).
In my second argument, I will argue its impact on energy usage among residents in Alberta. Research conducted by Blake Shaffer at the University of Calgary proves that not only does DST