Our Services

Get 15% Discount on your First Order

[rank_math_breadcrumb]

English Composition II

English Composition II (4)

Touchstone 4: Revise an Argumentative Research Essay

ASSIGNMENT: Review the rubric feedback you received on your Touchstone 3.2 draft to enhance your writing. You will then submit a revision of your Touchstone 3.2 draft that reflects the evaluator’s feedback, making all necessary changes to the idea development, organization, style, and conventions. Focus your revisions on the feedback provided on the draft: If the essay appears entirely rewritten, it will be returned for resubmission.

As this assignment builds on 
Touchstone 3.2: Draft an Argumentative Research Essay, that Touchstone must be graded before you can submit your final research essay.

Sample Touchstone 4

In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review 
Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review 
Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.


A. Final Draft Guidelines

DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines. Refer to the Sample Touchstone for additional guidance on structure, formatting, and citation.



1. Editing and Revising

❒ Have you significantly revised the essay by adjusting areas like organization, focus, and clarity?

❒ Have you made comprehensive edits to word choice, sentence variety, and style?

❒ Have your edits and revisions addressed all the feedback provided by your evaluator?



2. Cohesion and Source Integration

❒ Is the information presented in a logical order that is easy for the reader to follow?

❒ Have you included smooth transitions between sentences and paragraphs?

❒ Have you introduced your sources clearly and in a way that demonstrates their validity to the reader? Are your sources credible and formatted correctly following APA style?



3. Conventions and Proofreading

❒ Have you double-checked for correct formatting, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization?

❒ Have you ensured that any cited material is credible and represented accurately with page/paragraph numbers?



4. Reflection

❒ Have you displayed a clear understanding of the revision process?

❒ Have you answered all reflection questions including specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight in all responses?

❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the composition?



B. Reflection Questions

DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.

1. How much time did you spend revising your draft? What revision strategies did you use, and which worked best for you? (2-3 sentences)

2. List three concrete revisions that you made and explain how you made them. What problem did you fix with each of these revisions? Issues may be unity, cohesion, rhetorical appeals, content, or any other areas on which you received constructive feedback. (4-5 sentences)

3. What did you learn about your writing process or yourself as a writer? How has your understanding of the research process changed as a result of taking this course? (2-3 sentences)



C. Rubric

 

Advanced (100%)

Proficient (85%)

Acceptable (75%)

Needs Improvement (50%)

Non-Performance (0%)

Revising

Demonstrate comprehensive “re-visioning” of the composition based on the feedback provided on the draft. (27%)

There is evidence of comprehensive re-visioning of the draft composition, including adjustments to organization, focus, clarity, and/or unity where needed or appropriate.

There is evidence of significant re-visioning of the draft composition, including adjustments to organization, focus, clarity, and/or unity where needed or appropriate.

There is evidence of some re-visioning of the draft composition, including adjustments to organization, focus, clarity, and/or unity where needed or appropriate; however, a few areas need some additional revision.

There is little evidence of re-visioning of the draft composition, such that multiple areas in need of changes were unaltered.

Revisions are absent or did not address the issues in the essay.

Editing

Demonstrate comprehensive sentence-level edits throughout the composition the feedback provided on the draft. (27%)

There is evidence of comprehensive edits to the draft composition, including adjustments to word choice, sentence completeness, sentence variety, and/or style where needed or appropriate.

There is evidence of substantial edits to the draft composition, including adjustments to word choice, sentence completeness, sentence variety, and/or style where needed or appropriate.

There is evidence of some edits to the draft composition, including adjustments to word choice, sentence completeness, sentence variety, and/or style where needed/appropriate; however, some issues were overlooked.

There is little evidence of edits made to the draft composition, such that many errors remain.

Edits are absent or did not address the issues in the essay.

Source Integration

Integrates credible source material appropriately and effectively. (13%)

Introduces 5-7 credible sources smoothly and effectively through direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary.

Primarily introduces 5-7 credible sources effectively through direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary.

Introduces some sources effectively through direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary, but more variety could be used and/or 1-2 sources are not credible.

Relies too heavily on one method of source integration (direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary); does not thoughtfully apply source integration techniques and/or 3-4 sources are not credible.

Shows no attempt to integrate source material into the composition or relies on quoted source material for over half of the composition and/or no sources are not credible.

Cohesion

Establish and maintain a logical flow. (13%)

Sequences ideas and paragraphs logically and uses smooth transitions (within and between paragraphs) such that the reader can easily follow the progression of ideas.

Sequences ideas and paragraphs logically and uses transitions (within and between paragraphs) such that the reader can easily follow the progression of ideas.

Primarily sequences ideas and paragraphs logically and uses sufficient transitions (within and between paragraphs) such that the reader can generally follow the progression of ideas.

The progression of ideas is often difficult to follow, due to poor sequencing, ineffective transitions, and/or insufficient transitions.

The progression of ideas is consistently difficult to follow, due to poor sequencing and lack of transitions.

Conventions and Proofreading

Demonstrate command of standard English grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and usage. (13%)

There are few, if any, negligible errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.

There are occasional minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.

There are some significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.

There are frequent significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.

There are consistent significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.

Reflection

Answer reflection questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. (7%)

Demonstrates thoughtful reflection; consistently specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight, following or exceeding response length guidelines.

Demonstrates thoughtful reflection; includes multiple specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight, following response length guidelines.

Primarily demonstrates thoughtful reflection, but some responses are lacking in detail or insight; primarily follows response length guidelines.

Shows limited reflection; the majority of responses are lacking in detail or insight, with some questions left unanswered or falling short of response length guidelines.

No reflection responses are present.



D. Requirements

The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:

· Composition must be 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words, not including your references or reflection question responses).

· Double-space the composition and use one-inch margins.

· Use a readable 12-point font.

· All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.

· Composition must be original and written for this assignment.

· Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this assignment.

· Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.

· Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.

· Include all of the assignment components in a single file.

· Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.



E. Additional Resources

The following resources will be helpful to you as you work on this assignment:

1.
Purdue Online Writing Lab’s APA Formatting and Style Guide

a.
This site includes a comprehensive overview of APA style, as well as individual pages with guidelines for specific citation types.

2.
Frequently Asked Questions About APA Style

b.
This page on the official APA website addresses common questions related to APA formatting. The “References,” “Punctuation,” and “Grammar and Writing Style” sections will be the most useful to your work in this course.

3.
APA Style: Quick Answers—References

c.
This page on the official APA Style website provides numerous examples of reference list formatting for various source types.


Share This Post

Email
WhatsApp
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Reddit

Order a Similar Paper and get 15% Discount on your First Order

Related Questions

Literature

Can I please have help with assignment? With this paper, you will analyze a short story of your choice and divulge the hidden meaning(s) found in the text. You may choose any of the essays on this link (or another scholarly work of your choosing):  Short Story ChoicesLinks to an

English homework

PLEASE here is the feedback of the teacher ,PLEASE I BEGGING YOU TO READ THE INSTRUCTION , image1.png image2.png

mus

Identify an historically significant action that was made by someone (an individual artist and/or group) in Twentieth-Century American Popular Music. Describe its genre and place it in the historical context. Objectives: The student is expected to listen and respond critically to music and to articulate an informed, personal reaction in

su db

Answer The Following Discussion Questions: Q1:  As illustrated in the image, there are five psychological domains. Which psychological domain are you most interested in? Why? Explain how the domain contributes to the study of psychology.   STEP 1: First, write a response with at least EIGHT substantial sentences, integrating concepts you

Interpreting Myths Through Metaphor Discussion

 In Chapter Two of World Mythology, Andy Gurevich presents a compelling exploration of how myth and metaphor shape our understanding of the world. He introduces the classical Greek concepts of Logos and Mythos to show the dual pathways of human thought—one grounded in logic and rational analysis, the other in

Analyzing the Key Aspects of Management.

Please see attached for instructions Report: Analyzing the Key Aspects of Management. Objective: This report aims to develop your understanding of the key aspects of management, including managerial functions, the various types of managers, the roles they play, and the skills they need to succeed. You will demonstrate your ability

Midterm Reflection

my overall grade in class is a 88.8 SA 4 Midterm Reflection.html Overview Fixed vs Growth Mindset from Accredited Online Training Purpose Reflection is an opportunity to look back and think about what has occurred in the past and make adjustments for the future. For our class, it is an

Plan and Communicate a Time-Based Task

Plan and Communicate a Time-Based Task SCENARIO: On Monday morning, you arrive at work and discover you have an email from your manager, Sara, about a customer service issue. She is worried because one of the company’s most important clients did not receive their shipment. While she acknowledges it isn’t your

English Homework

Week Four This week you will read a selection of literary works from the Victorian Age to the twentieth century. Student Learning Outcomes Addressed:    · Identify key ideas, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. · Analyze literary works

Discussion Post help

Vital Signs: HR 76, RR 14 BP 130/98, Temp 100.0 oral, O2 sat-92% Introduction: Maggie is a 27 year old. Filipina single woman, accompanied by an aunt and uncle with whom she lives. Chief Complaint: ” I have schizophrenia and I need my medications ordered.” History of Chief Complaint: The

assigment reflective

assigment Week 4 Reflective Essa(y)    Learning is an ongoing process. We learn by studying, by creating, and by reflecting on what we have done.  This paper may use a first person voice, since it is YOUR reflection. No AI should be used in this essa(y).   In this final essa(y),

English assignment discussion

discussion For this discussion, you will consider your response to your final reflection essa(y) including the source you have found to extend your primary essa(y) themes and ideas.  Initial Post (250 words total for both paragraphs):   First, search the KU Online Library to find a source that supports the

Understanding Mythology and Creation Myths Objective

 This discussion board assignment aligns directly with the Chapter One learning objectives by encouraging students to define and incorporate key vocabulary terms, such as cosmogony, archetype, or monomyth, into their written responses, thereby reinforcing their comprehension and application of foundational terms (Objective 1 – Bloom’s: Remembering, Understanding). By asking students

Check the file

My topic is 4th topic مشاريع مادة األمن الصناعي -270/81 د. خالد العنزي تاريخ التسليم 2520/July/17 Write: 2500-3000 words double-spaced essay: 1- What are the main safety and ergonomic precautions associated with computer use? 2- What are the causes of al-Ahmadi refinery explosion in 2000? 3- What are the main

mu

Assignment Prompt: Identify an historically significant action that was made by someone (an individual artist and/or group) in Twentieth-Century American Popular Music. Describe its genre and place it in the historical context. Objectives: The student is expected to listen and respond critically to music and to articulate an informed, personal

WEEK 3 assigment

   ONE QUESTION Considering a Woman’s Individual Identity: Lepucki’s Use of Rhetorical Writing Strategies Jane Dough English Department ENC 1101: English Composition I Keiser University August 20, 2025 2 Considering a Woman’s Individual Identity: Lepucki’s Use of Rhetorical Writing Strategies In the essay “Our Mothers as We Never Saw Them”

week3

Annotating a LITERARY Text: Poem Annotating involves interacting with the text and making meaning of what you are reading rather than simply reading for theme. Every so often, stop and record OBSERVATIONS about different elements that you see in your poem such as tone,  speaker, language,  imagery, symbolism, or other