Order Response Description Assignment

Order Response Description Assignment
This Assignment Measures the Following Course Objectives
1. Formulate restricted, unified, and precise thesis statements for thesis-driven essays
2. Organize essay content into introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs.
3. Construct unified, coherent, and well-developed paragraphs with precise topic sentences.
4. Apply grammar and usage rules correctly.
6. Synthesize multiple sources into an essay to support its thesis.
7. Accurately integrate sources through summary, paraphrase, and direct quotation.
8. Properly document sources through in-text parenthetical and end-of-text bibliographic documentation according to MLA or APA in order to avoid plagiarism.
PURPOSE: Introduces students to the basics of source use and integration using selected resources from library databases. Introduces synthesis of multiple sources into a single argument. Introduces paraphrase and quotation, as well as source-use requirements for in-text and bibliography citation, especially in relation to plagiarism. Introduces argumentative thesis statements. Reinforces skills in summary, signal phrase use, essay organization, and paragraphing. Reinforces knowledge of rhetorical situation (audience, context, purpose)
GOALS: Students will craft a thesis-driven essay that builds on the summary and synthesizes three (student selected) argumentative texts. Essays will use a combination of properly integrated summary, paraphrase, and quotation.
Genre Options
Order Response Description Assignment
Thesis-driven argument that synthesizes multiple texts. Viewpoint Analysis and Response
Subject/Topic
Same subject used in Project 1
Intended Audience
Academic audience (professors and peers)
Minimum Requirements:
Source Requirements
3 argumentative articles from Opposing Viewpoints, Academic OneFile, and / or CQ Researcher.
Length Requirements
3-4 pages
Specifications
Order Response Description Assignment
· Addresses a specific audience
· Includes unified paragraphs with clear topic sentences
· Includes summary, paraphrases, and quotations
· Differentiates between the cited source and the analysis
· Differentiates between summary/paraphrase and analysis
· Uses correct citation style
· Synthesis: each claim is supported by multiple sources
· Includes an argumentative thesis
· Includes a properly formatted bibliography (Works Cited)
Format/Style
MLA
This assignment builds from Project 1. Students will use the same topic from Project 1’s article, but they will need to find at least three articles. The article used in Project 1 cannot be used. Students are limited to using articles from Academic OneFile, CQ Researcher and / or Opposing Viewpoints. You will need to summarize, analyze, and then respond to each of the articles in relation to the topic. For response, consider the following: do you agree or disagree with the overall argument of this piece? Why? Be sure to explain why you agree or disagree.