Due Dates
• Outline is due by Friday, Week 8
• Rought draft is due by Friday, Week 9
• Final draft is due by Friday, Week 10
Topic
For Essay #3, take your argument for Essay #2 and turn it into a Classical Argument with research. The topic
should stay the same unless it would not be appropriate for a classical model argument. You may have to
expand the argument or refocus it to fit the model or reach the length requirement.
Research
• A minimum of 8 sources must be used
• Only 2 of the sources can be .com (“dot-com”) Websites
• All source material must be cited in APA format
Length & Formatting
This paper must:
• be 3,000 to 3,500 words long
• use APA formatting
• have an APA-style cover page
• have an APA-style Abstract
• have an APA-style References page
Limitations
• Do not use any form of the pronoun “you”
• Do not use Wikipedia
Goals
• To correctly use the classical model of argument to create a persuasive argument
• To effectively use an introduction and conclusion
• To clearly communicate the main idea or belief
• To proficiently use basic development strategies
• To use correct grammar and punctuation
Evaluation
• Content (25%): Relativity of content to the assigned topic, skill of communication, quality of ideas.
• Structure and Organization (25%): Construction of explanation, focus, transitions from one idea to the
next, a thorough exploration of the chosen topic, etc.
• Grammar, Spelling, and language (25%): Articulate and clear arguments, variation of sentence types,
complexity of language, appropriate word choice, economy of language, etc. Students are expected to use
Standard written English.
• APA Format (25%): Proper use of APA format and documentation.
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