Learning Objectives: This assignment will help students meet the following Learning Objectives.

This assignment will help students meet the following Learning Objectives.

Students will analyze issues from multiple perspectives and apply ideas in texts to real-world contexts and their lives.

Students will write effective essays that engage readers and present original ideas or points of view.

Emphasis will be placed on thesis-driven essays, which will demonstrate the principles of argumentation, including claims, evidence, and analysis.

Students will use all stages of the reading and writing processes—including pre-reading, reading, post-reading, pre-writing, writing, and editing—in order to critically analyze readings and produce clear, well-organized essays predominantly free of grammatical and proofreading errors.

The assignment addresses the following student learning outcomes:

Synthesize material from multiple texts to create and support an argument in response to a prompt.

Create writing that is clear and concise.

Directions:

Step 1: Revise

After peer review, revise your Essay 3 one more time with the help of your partner’s suggestions. Make sure to re-read the requirements, double check your structure,  and read the essay aloud to check for grammar errors.

Step 2: Review/Double Check

As a reminder:

Your essay should identify a social issue that is central to the current times.

Your essay should include research on the possible origin and/or cause of the social issue. Your job is to look into the historical context from which the social issue emerged.

Your essay should include your stance on the social issue with evidence to support your reasoning and thorough analysis of how the evidence supports your reasoning.

Your essay should include five (5) credible sources that you select.

At least two (2) sources must be located through the library’s databases

Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source.

Your essay should be well-structured with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Below is a list of components to include:

Introduction: introduce and familiarize your reader with the social issue you plan to tackle/analyze/complicate

History: research the origin and/or root cause of your chosen single story.

Argument: provide evidence to support your stance on the issue. You must also include a counterargument and rebuttal to make your argument more well-rounded.

Each argument paragraph should follow PIEIE structure, where the Point is a sub-claim/reason, the Information is cited evidence from the sources you found in your research, and the Explanation is analysis of those quotes. 

Conclusion: explain the significance of the work you have just completed. Why is it important that we talk about your social issue? What are possible solutions to the problem?

NOTE: Since you are citing sources, don’t forget your Works Cited page.

Step 3: Submit

Please submit your final draft of your Essay 3 Prompt-Social Justice Issue here. This essay should be a revised and polished version of the peer review rough draft. 

Grading:

Below you will find a rubric for this assignment. Make sure to check the rubric before submitting.

You will receive feedback within 5 days of the assignment due date.

Submission Instructions:

Follow these steps:

Click on “Submit Assignment.”

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click “Submit Assignment.”

Need Help?

As you write, it may also help to review Understanding Your Assignment. 

If you need further assistance, please consider taking advantage of our Online Tutoring with the Writing Center.

Also, don’t hesitate to email me with questions or concerns (kim.bailey@gcccd.edu or Canvas inbox) or post questions to our Class Q&A Discussion.

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Per our course syllabus policies, please remember:

You are expected to submit the assignment on time, If you need extra time, please contact me for an extension.

Your work will be checked through TurnitIn, and any plagiarism found can lead to a 0 on the assignment. Plagiarism is using another author’s  words, ideas or writing as your own. This means you should not use any online help websites and should write on your own. 

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Rubric

Essay Rubric

Essay Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeINTRODUCTION: Background/History Define the Problem Thesis Statement

15 to >12.0 pts

Outstanding: Well-developed introductory paragraph contains detailed background information, a clear explanation or definition of the issue, and a thesis statement.

12 to >7.5 pts

Good: Introductory paragraph contains some background information and states the issue, but does not explain using details. States the thesis of the paper.

7.5 to >3.0 pts

Emerging: Introduction states the thesis but does not adequately explain the background of the issue. The problem is stated, but lacks detail.

3 to >0 pts

Not Yet: Thesis and/or problem is vague or unclear. Background details are a seemingly random collection of information, unclear, or not related to the topic.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCONCLUSION

10 to >6.0 pts

Outstanding: Conclusion summarizes the main topics without repeating previous sentences; writer’s opinions and suggestions for change are logical and well thought out.

6 to >4.0 pts

Good: Conclusion summarizes main topics. Some suggestions for change are evident.

4 to >2.0 pts

Emerging: Conclusion summarizes main topics, but is repetitive. No suggestions for change and/or opinions are included.

2 to >0 pts

Not Yet: Conclusion does not adequately summarize the main points. No suggestions for change or opinions are included.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMAIN POINTS: Body Paragraphs Refutation

40 to >32.0 pts

Outstanding: Two or more main points are well developed with supporting details. Counter argument acknowledges the opposing view and there is a clear refutation.

32 to >21.33 pts

Good: Two or more main points are present but may lack detail and development in one or two. Counter argument may be weak.

21.33 to >8.0 pts

Emerging: Two or more main points, but all lack development. Counter argument is weak or missing.

8 to >0 pts

Not Yet: Less than two main points, with poor development of ideas. No Counter argument.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUSE OF SOURCES: Source Introduction/Integration MLA Citation-In text citation and Works Cited page

20 to >14.0 pts

Outstanding: The author uses at least 5 sources to support his or her claims. All source material is used and smoothly integrated into the text. All sources are accurately documented and in the desired format on the Works Cited page. All sources are relevant and reliable.

14 to >8.0 pts

Good: The author uses at least 4 sources to support his or her claims. All sources are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format on the Works Cited page. Most sources are relevant and reliable.

8 to >4.0 pts

Emerging: The author uses at least 3 sources to support his or her claims.All sources are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format on the Works Cited page. Some sources are relevant and reliable.

4 to >0 pts

Not Yet: The author uses fewer than 2 sources to support his or her claims.Lacks sources and/or sources are not accurately documented. Incorrect format is used. Sources are neither relevant nor reliable.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCLARITY and MECHANICS: Sentence Clarity, Punctuation & Capitalization

15 to >9.0 pts

Outstanding: Language is clear. Punctuation and capitalization are correct.

9 to >6.0 pts

Good: Sentence structure is generally correct. Some awkward sentences do appear. There are one or two errors in punctuation and/or capitalization.

6 to >3.0 pts

Emerging: Some unclear language. Work contains structural weaknesses and grammatical errors. There are three or four errors in punctuation and/or capitalization.

3 to >0 pts

Not Yet: Language used is largely unclear. Work contains multiple incorrect sentence structures. There are four or more errors in punctuation and/or capitalization.

15 pts

Total Points: 100

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