If you have chosen to use the Classical Outline Structure, you will be addressing arguments in support of your Thesis Statement this week. See Classical Outline section II.
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Instructions for the Body section
If you have chosen to use the Rogerian Outline Structure, you will be Summarizing the Opposition’s Arguments and Reasons and well as adding a Statement of Understanding. See the Rogerian Outline, section II. and III.
Resources:
Instructions for the Body section
Example of a Rogerian Argumentative essay – This is an excellent example of a Rogerian essay, though it’s shorter than your final paper will be. See the notes in the margin which highlight the structure.
Instructions:
Review resources and rubric.
Write the Body 1 Draft (first 4-5 pages).
Upload a copy of your Body 1 Draft.
Review your TurnItIn report. If you have issues with correct use of academic sources, then you must self-correct before you hand in a revised draft during week seven.
Please remember that a high matching score means that you are quoting too much, or your Body section is short compared to the number of sources you have cited. Your paper should be no more than 15% quoted material.
Remember to include a references page with any new sources you have used in this section.
Rubric
Body Draft Rubric (1)Body Draft Rubric (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody draft meets length requirements25.0 to >22.5 ptsCOMPLETEBody draft is at least 4-5 pages long22.5 to >12.5 ptsPARTIALLY COMPLETEBody draft is 2-3 pages long.12.5 to >0 ptsNOT COMPLETEBody draft is less than 2 pages long.25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody draft fulfills content requirements25.0 to >22.5 ptsCOMPLETEAttempts to fulfill all requirements for selected rhetorical structure.22.5 to >12.5 ptsPARTIALLY COMPLETEAttempts to fulfill some of the requirements for selected rhetorical structure.12.5 to >0 ptsNOT COMPLETELittle or none of the content requirements for selected rhetorical structured are attempted.25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody draft meets formatting requirements25.0 to >22.5 ptsCOMPLETEAttempts to meet APA paper formatting and citation guidelines with some minor issues.22.5 to >12.5 ptsPARTIALLY COMPLETEAttempts to use APA paper formatting and citation guidelines for parts of the body with some minor issues.12.5 to >0 ptsNOT COMPLETELittle or no attempt to use APA formatting and citation guidelines.25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody draft is mostly clear and readable25.0 to >22.5 ptsCOMPLETEAttempts to follow rules for MUGs and follow a clear organizational pattern. May contain minor errors that can be edited in later drafts.22.5 to >12.5 ptsPARTIALLY COMPLETEAttempts to follow rules for MUGs and follow a clear organizational pattern. Some sentences were unclear and/or it was hard to tell how some ideas were related to one another.12.5 to >0 ptsNOT COMPLETEThere were too many MUGs errors for the body draft to be clear.25.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
