Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate an understanding how to write a persuasive essay and the application of APA 7th ed. guidelines. Topic You will develop a five-paragraph style persuasive essay on the case study. Choose from either of these two sides to persuade the reader: • The company commander was correct in delivering the consolation payment to the girl’s family. OR • The company commander should not have delivered the consolation payment to the girl’s family. Resources Blood Money Case Study Google Scholar APA 7th ed. Persuasive Essay Lesson and Writing Fundamentals PowerPoint How to Check for Errors Expectations Following the APA 7th ed. Student Paper guidelines, write an essay. The formatting video in the lesson has incorrect information. Take all formatting direction from Perdue OWL and the writing fundamentals PowerPoint. Your essay must be: • a MS Word document (.docx only, we cannot open .doc files) • include a Title page and Reference page (DO NOT include an abstract or author note) • address the topic above • include introduction and conclusion paragraphs • must be a maximum of three full pages. This does not include the APA format title and references page. • Ensure you use Times New Roman, 12-point font and the current APA writing style (Student Paper). • Your essay should be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5″ x 11″) with 1″ margins on all sides. • follow all rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation (run a spelling and grammar check before submission) • include ONLY one reference and in-text citation, from a source outside Blackboard, properly formatted. 2. Upload and submit your essay for grading in blackboard by clicking on the Essay Submission link. 3. Your essay will be evaluated on the expectations listed above, the assignment rubric, and lesson material (review the Persuasive Essay lesson, Writing Fundamentals PowerPoint, and assignment rubric before you start your essay
Introduction |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 10 (10.00%) Does not adequately convey topic. Does not describe subtopics to be reviewed. Does not support thesis statement. |
Points Range:11 (11.00%) – 13 (13.00%) Conveys topic, describes subtopics to be reviewed. Generally supports Statement. |
Points Range:14 (14.00%) – 15 (15.00%) Strong introduction of topic clearly delineates subtopics to be reviewed. Fully supports thesis statement. |
Topic Body |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 17 (17.00%) Did not introduce any aspect of the topic or any instances where more information is needed, ambiguity. Made little attempt to correlate the topic to the overarching theme. |
Points Range:18 (18.00%) – 22 (22.00%) Partially introduced some of aspects of the topic. Developed and linked the topic to the overarching theme. Some ideas are only indirectly supported or support can be strengthened. |
Points Range:23 (23.00%) – 25 (25.00%) Solidly introduced all aspects of the topic. Fully linked the topic to the overarching theme/thesis. Support is valid, specific and supported with evidence. Paragraphs are constructed properly. |
Conclusion |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 6 (6.00%) The conclusion introduces new ideals and/or it does not summarize the body paragraphs. |
Points Range:7 (7.00%) – 8 (8.00%) The conclusion is one paragraph. It summarizes the body paragraphs but does not conclude the essay. |
Points Range:9 (9.00%) – 10 (10.00%) The conclusion is one paragraph. It summarizes the body paragraphs and concludes the essay. |
Sequencing and Transition |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 4 (4.00%) Little evidence material is logically organized into topic, subtopics or related to topic. Many transitions are unclear or nonexistent. |
Points Range:5 (5.00%) – 6 (6.00%) Most material clearly related to main topic and subtopic. Material may not be organized within subtopics. Attempts to provide variety of transitions. |
Points Range:7 (7.00%) – 7 (7.00%) Strong organization and integration of material within subtopics. Strong transitions linking subtopics, and main topic. |
Grammar and Correctness |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 6 (6.00%) More than 5 grammatical, spelling, punctuation, or mechanical errors. |
Points Range:7 (7.00%) – 8 (8.00%) No more than 5 grammatical, spelling, punctuation, or mechanical errors. |
Points Range:9 (9.00%) – 10 (10.00%) The paper contains no more than 1 grammatical, spelling, punctuation, or mechanical errors. |
Sentence Structure |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 6 (6.00%) More than 5 errors in sentence structure or flow throughout paper. |
Points Range:7 (7.00%) – 8 (8.00%) Writing has minimal awkward or unclear passages. No more than 5 errors in sentence structure or flow needs improvement. |
Points Range:9 (9.00%) – 10 (10.00%) Writing flows and is easy to follow. Each sentence is structured effectively, well-chosen variety of sentence styles and length. No more than 1 error. |
APA Formatting |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 11 (11.00%) More than 4 errors in APA style. |
Points Range:12 (12.00%) – 15 (15.00%) Paper contains no more than 4 errors in APA style. |
Points Range:16 (16.00%) – 17 (17.00%) No more than 1 error in APA style. Possesses a Scholarly style. |
References |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 3 (3.00%) Missing reference and/or in-text citation. Or Error within reference and/or in-text citation |
Points Range:4 (4.00%) – 5 (5.00%) Error within reference or in-text citation. |
Points Range:6 (6.00%) – 6 (6.00%) Reference and corresponding citation are properly formatted, IAW APA 7th ed. guidelines. |