A)  For this assignment, it is necessary for you to return to the Peer Review & Revision of your draft.  Open your submission to view the final annotations on your document and rubric comments made by your instructor that may include highlighted sentences signaling sent. structure errors and/or grammar errors and any additional revisions necessary.
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B)  Make further revisions following your instructors’ annotations and comments.
C)  Now, it’s time to submit the Final Draft of your Argument Essay to me. The essay draft you turn in this week should be complete. It must be 3-4 pages long, and it should follow all the MLA page, paragraph, citation formatting guidelines.
You can either title the paper as Argument Essay: Final Draft or create your own title.  Remember, you do not need to put your paper’s title in quotation marks or underline.
This final draft should include an introduction paragraph, body paragraphs that are structured in at least 2 rhetorical modes and a counterargument/refute paragraph; your last paragraph of the essay should be the conclusion paragraph.
Since this is the final draft, this essay should represent the very best writing you are capable of. Because of this, I’ve given you a longer time than usual for the revision step in the writing process to include a conference time with me as well as to have time to seek tutoring if necessary.  I encourage all of you to take your time and do the very best work you can. If you have questions, please reach out to me before Wednesday.
Don’t forget! You do have resources online and on campus to help you! Click hereLinks to an external site. to see the CLC tutoring schedule if needed.
*Check the scoring rubric below to make sure you’ve met all the requirements for this major writing assignment.  Below the grading rubric, you will see the ENGL 087 Outcome Criteria.  This is not part of your overall assignment grade.  Read through and see if you feel you’ve met our goals.
Final Argument Essay Rubric
Final Argument Essay Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
Essay answers prompt: Purpose is clear from title, thesis, and essay; ideas are well-developed and well-researched. Content is appropriate for academic audience.
Author has used appropriate outside sources/evidence to support main points and argument effectively.
40 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization/Unity
1) Organization follows required structure: Essay contains a clear introduction (hook, background, thesis), body paragraphs (topic sentences, supporting details), and conclusion (re-statement of thesis, summary of main points and a final thought). 2) Body paragraphs are organized in at least two rhetorical modes. 3) Essay includes clear argument, counter-argument, concession, and refutation.
4) Unity: no extraneous information and uses transition signals.
40 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/Sentence Structure
Sentence meaning is clear: Sentence structures and grammar are used effectively to convey the author’s message (correct word forms, avoidance of run-on sentences or fragments, correct use of parallel forms, gerunds and infinitives, and passive voice)
Variety of sentence structures are used (simple, compound, & complex sentences)
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat, Length, Mechanics
Essay follows MLA format: Heading, title, double-spaced, indented paragraphs, citations in text and on “Works Cited” page. Essay is the appropriate length (3-5 pages). Essay follows rules of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCO.ENGL087.01
Employ the writing process to generate, organize, and develop ideas and to revise written work.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective
3 pts
Meets Objective
2 pts
Minimally Meets Objective
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCO.ENGL087.02
Employ the rules of academic essay formatting.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective
3 pts
Meets Objective
2 pts
Minimally Meets Objective
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCO.ENGL087.03
Write introductions that effectively open the composition.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective
3 pts
Meets Objective
2 pts
Minimally Meets Objective
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCO.ENGL087.04
Create thesis statements that are clear, relevant, and indicative of the essay’s rhetorical mode.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective
3 pts
Meets Objective
2 pts
Minimally Meets Objective
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCO.ENGL087.05
Write body paragraphs that develop and support the thesis.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective
3 pts
Meets Objective
2 pts
Minimally Meets Objective
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCO.ENGL087.06
Write compositions focused on main ideas that are unified and coherent.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective
3 pts
Meets Objective
2 pts
Minimally Meets Objective
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCO.ENGL087.07
Write conclusions that effectively close the composition.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective
3 pts
Meets Objective
2 pts
Minimally Meets Objective
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCO.ENGL087.08
Use information literacy skills to incorporate outside sources.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective
3 pts
Meets Objective
2 pts
Minimally Meets Objective
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCO.ENGL087.09
Compose complex and correctly structured sentences that contain a variety of phrases and clauses.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective
3 pts
Meets Objective
2 pts
Minimally Meets Objective
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCO.ENGL087.10
Demonstrate correct use of the English verb system.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective
3 pts
Meets Objective
2 pts
Minimally Meets Objective
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCO.ENGL087.11
Demonstrate correct use of parts of speech.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective
3 pts
Meets Objective
2 pts
Minimally Meets Objective
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCO.ENGL087.12
Use appropriate vocabulary and word choice for the purpose and audience of the writing.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective
3 pts
Meets Objective
2 pts
Minimally Meets Objective
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective
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Total Points: 100