ENG150 College of Marin Impact of Clean and Green Energy on Development Essay
I attached the topic proposal for the essay, the essay outline, and some sources and info I used for the topic proposal.
*below is the feedback I got from turning in the “clean energy outline’ :
“Make sure each topic sentence includes a strong claim, your opinion rather than simply reporting what others have to say. ”
-I included so you can take into consideration when writing the paper.
Below are the guidelines and rubric for the research paper. Thank you!
Guidelines
The Research Paper assignment calls for you to derive an argumentative thesis and to support that thesis with an essay.
The Research paper should be between 8-10 pages in MLA format and include a Works Cited page with at least 8 sources
You should choose an audience appropriate for your topic. In other words, decide who should know about this topic? Also try answering the following question, “Why should my audience know about this topic?” This last question will help you to establish a strong thesis statement for the essay. Remember, this is a formal essay. Do not assume that your audience knows you personally. Use language appropriate for formal writing. Avoid using a personal tone (“I” or “me”) unless you are using yourself as an example to support a larger point.
Supporting points should include: analyzing, showing relationships, and demonstrating with examples, facts, illustrations, data or other information.
Review textbook chapters & course materials carefully for advice on choosing a subject, collecting strategies, using outside sources of information, drafting, preparing for peer review, visiting a tutor and revising.
Review the lectures and class discussions covering formal vs. informal writing, thesis statements, topic sentences, unity and coherence, as these concepts will be used to evaluate the strength of your writing at this point.
After writing your paper, revise carefully to:
make certain the essay you have written meets the requirements of the assignment;
use the appropriate formal, academic tone;
eliminate contradictions, redundancy and lengthy summary;
replace repeated words with new ones;
limit your use of “be” verbs (was, were, am, are, is, will be, be, being, been);
use noun appositives, verbal phrases, absolute phrases and other complex constructions to improve sentence style
make certain that all of your sentences are complete;
make certain that you spell words accurately;
eliminate slang;
give your work a title that indicates both your topic and some message about it.
Assessment:
Papers will be evaluated on the quality of the thesis (check for opinion and explanation) and supporting argument, on proper MLA-style, integration of relevant, sufficient and reliable textual support, and on the quality of your written expression. Be sure to review the instructor’s comments on your previous essays so that you can accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative
Check the attached rubric in Canvas for details; note that this rubric emphasizes analysis of your topic and critical thinking skills.
Rubric
*Research Paper Rubric
*Research Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat: Proper MLA Formatin-text citations, a Works Cited page, and proper MLA headers and formatting.
10.0 pts
Completely
8.0 pts
Mostly
4.0 pts
Somewhat
0.0 pts
Not at all
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompleteness: Student completed the essay in its entirety and followed the instructions to the assignment
10.0 pts
Completely
8.0 pts
Mostly
4.0 pts
Somewhat
0.0 pts
Not at all
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Choice & Thesis: Student shows understanding of the topic convinces the reader of the legitimacy of the thesis and provides a strong, thesis with a clearly defined argument. The thesis answers a challenging, compelling, and/or controversial question, gets at the heart of the controversy, breathes new life into an issue and avoids overused, common wisdom.
10.0 pts
Completely
8.0 pts
Mostly
4.0 pts
Somewhat
0.0 pts
Not at all
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent: Student shows evidence of higher level thinking, offering content above and beyond what is already obvious about this topic; shows creativity and a refreshing new angle.
15.0 pts
Completely
11.0 pts
Mostly
6.0 pts
Somewhat
0.0 pts
Not at all
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking: Student offers strong analysis. Student adds explanation after each example or quotation, connecting the point back to the thesis. Student elaborates on their own arguments and ideas in response to the research & evidence.
20.0 pts
Completely
16.0 pts
Mostly
11.0 pts
Somewhat
0.0 pts
Not at all
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment: Student shows evidence of strong development, offering research and properly ci
