Paper Help. Writing Project 1 Summary and Response First Draft

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Humanities

DUE- January 23rd 11:59PM

Core Reading: https://www.thenation.com/article/the-government-s…

Your Purpose Statement

  • Minimum 150 words (successful analyses are often longer)
  • Following Step 2 in CHAPTER 3 and CHAPTER 19, specifically describe your Audience, Time, Place, and Purpose of your draft.
  • NOTE: Your audience consists of other members of this class and your instructor
  • Place your purpose statement at the beginning of your first draft, before the first page of your actual essay draft.

Your First Draft

  • Summary and Response of ONE of the core readings selected by your instructor
  • Description of core reading, identifying its rhetorical characteristics
  • Clearly developed main point (thesis) stating overall, focused response to the selected core reading
  • Accurate summarizing and meaningful response, supported with evidence
  • APA or MLA manuscript style, as specified by your instructor.
  • Use of at least 5 quotes (words, phrases, or key sentences) and/or paraphrases (key details or ideas rephrased in your own words)
  • Observation of the conventions of Standard English
  • 600 words minimum for first draft (the minimum 150 words for your purpose statement is not included in this count)

Rubric

Writing Project 1 Summary and Response First Draft Rubric (1)

Writing Project 1 Summary and Response First Draft Rubric (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose StatementEffective purpose statement, minimum 150 words

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComplete DraftComplete draft with introduction including clear thesis statement, body, and conclusion—minimum 600 words

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of at least 5 quotes or paraphrasesUse of at least 5 quotes (words, phrases, or key sentences) and/or paraphrases (key details or ideas rephrased in your own words)

5.0 pts

Total Points: 20.0