Task – should electric cars entirely replace fuel cars?
Write an argumentative essay of 1000-1200 words (roughly five paragraphs) which answers the research question. This word count does NOT include Works Cited – the 5
paragraphs should contain the 1000 words. Use the Proposal and Direct Quote Assignment as plans to guide your writing. This is not a pros and cons/compare andcontrast essay, it is an argumentative essay.
Structural Requirements
Introductory paragraph must provide some background information about the topic and must end with your argumentative thesis statement.
The thesis must answer the research question in onesentence and provide the three reasons for your claim.
Minimum three body paragraphs, not less. Each body paragraph must have a topic sentence.
Concluding paragraph must restate the thesis in different wording and should make a suggestion to the reader about the topic being discussed.
No more than 5 direct quotes can be used in the entire essay. Minimum 3.
No usage of I/we/me/my/our/us is permitted.
No casual language or short forms are permitted. Please write in an academic tone.
MLA Requirements
The essay must follow MLA conventions and formatting – typed, double-spaced, with 12- point font size, first-line indents, reasonable (1”) margins. Refer to the MLA StyleGuides on MyCC. Use the “Cite” button from databases.
You must use a minimum of 3 sources (journal articles, newspapers, books, e-books, magazines, websites, etc.) containing evidence to support your claims. At least 1 source MUST be an academic journal article. Maximum 5 sources.
Each source MUST be cited at least once in-text in the essay.
ALL quotations and paraphrases must be cited in-text inMLA Style. Your own thoughts/analyses do not need to be cited.
The Works Cited page must be at the end of your essay, on a separate page. Remember, this must be in alphabetical order and have hanging indents. Refer to the MLA Style Guides on MyCC. Use the “Cite” button from databases.
No coloured fonts or subheadings.
General Notes
The ONLY accepted file formats are .doc, .docx or .pdf.
DO NOT simply present facts and evidence from other authors and material you read. Rather, you MUST analyseand discuss your topic. You must include your own views, but without using “I”. If your paper simply reassembles sources from elsewhere without the addition of your own thoughts, then this constitutes a breach of academic integrity and
results in a 0 on the assignment.
The usage of ChatGPT, QuillBot or ANY AI writing toolresults in a 0.
The usage of Wikipedia, Reddit, Quora, blogs or similarwebsites results in a 0.
If the writing style of the typed assignment does not match the writing style of the handwritten assignments,i.e. if high-level vocabulary, complex synonyms, etc. areused and cannot be explained by the student, this can indicate plagiarism and can result in a 0.
If you have a doubt about the sources you wish to use, please clarify your concerns with me.
Research Notes
You are required to search for and examine scholarly sources outside of the course texts to deepen and broaden your knowledge on these subjects.
A large portion of academic writing involves establishing what positions other researchers in the field have taken by citing and summarizing existing scholarly research, and using this material to support your arguments.
Students must use at least one academic journal article, which is an essay written by a scholar for a peer-reviewed journal. Use the electronic databases (JSTOR, ProQuest, EBSCOhost, etc.) available through the library on your MyCC page to search for journal articles.
Sources such as encyclopaedias, newspapers, books, magazine articles, documentaries and textbooks are permitted, but are not academic journal articles.
Rubric – What am I being marked on? Structure and Organisation /5
essay structured into 5 paragraphs: 1 introduction, 3 body paragraphs, 1 conclusion
thesis provided three reasons for the claim in one sentence at the end of intro
topic sentences used to start each paragraph
transition sentences used at the end of each paragraph for smooth writing
ideas flowed logically and followed a sequence
Use of Sources /5
at least 1 academic journal article and 2 other sources used
demonstrated understanding of source information
evidence incorporated well in relation to argument
direct quotes used correctly with signal phrases
paraphrasing was different from original text
Clarity and Fluency /5
grammar
spelling
punctuation
capitalization
syntax (arrangement of words and phrases)
MLA Formatting and Citations /5
paper was spaced, typed and formatted according to the MLA Style
MLA first page format implemented
each source used and cited in-text at least once
paraphrases and direct quotes cited correctly in-text
sources were cited correctly on the Works Cited page
