Part I-Create your Academic Argument FormalOutlineYou will be handing in a formal outline for this paper. In order to demonstrate planning, drafting, and organizing, create a detailed formal outline that includes as much information as possible to help you write your final draft for your actual paper.oYour formal outline will be printed and DUE after an in-class conferenceStart with your Academic Proposal! Use the claims youdiscussed in your Thesis section and the research from your Supports section to start your outline. Dont start over from scratch and make more work for yourself!As part of your Research Binder Checkpoint #2, you will create and/or update a Running Bibliographyto keep track of all your research that you cite in your text. This will make things much easier for you.Your Formal Outline will be worth a separate 50 pointsand your Research Binder Checkpoint #2 will be worth a separate 20 points-dont skimp on it!Part II-Academic Argument Paper OrganizationRequirements 1.Introduction:you are setting the context for the rest of the paper, so be sure to include the following:1.an attention-grabber for the audience that is an introduction to your topic. Avoid broad overgeneralizations.2.an explanation of the spectrumof yourtopic; give foreshadowing as to what the reader will be learning in your paper.3.an argumentative thesisthat acknowledges which side of the topic you believe to be right, your plan to change, or your call to action.4.A bridge sentence to link your big ideas to the background information2.Body of your paper:1.1+well developed and thoroughly researched paragraphswithBOTH the historyAND thebackgroundinformation on your topic. These paragraphs should include any explanation of specific terms/vocabyoull use throughout your paper that your reader needs to know.2.1 paragraph (minimum) on the current state of your problem-WHY is this topic such a big deal?Whats going on with your topic right now?3.3+CSC Sectionsfor this paperdiscussing your solution ideas:Each CSC Sectionstarts with a claim that is an opinionand states a sub-sectionfor the topic at hand.Each CSC Sectioncontains well-chosen and properly cited research supporting the claim WITH your own explanation as to how your reader should interpret that researchYou must use at least 10total sources throughout your paper to support your claims(I HIGHLY encourage MORE).Each CSC Sectionmust end with a conclusion which explains whyyour evidence wasincluded to support your claim, then connect this to your overall thesis.
ENGL 1121Professor Berg3NO DROPPED QUOTES, and use proper MLA or APA citations4.At least one CSC sectionshould be devoted to addressing the Opposition or the Problems/Barriersassociated with your argument, and you must show research(either statistics, facts, quote, etc) that supports the opposing side and address it fairly(use the Naysayer section from your Proposal to help with this!).5.Pay close attention to the organization of your paper. You will need to decide the order you want your claims presented in. For instance, do you want to argue for the counterpoint right away, or do you want to hit the reader first withyour side of the argument? You will be graded on your decisions for presentation.3.Conclusion:Summarize the paragraphs in thebody of the paper. Your conclusion should include:1.A signal to show the reader has reached the conclusion (such as in conclusion, therefore, to sum up, thus, etc…)2.A review of the claims that were used in the paper. These can each be a sentence long and a basic restatement of the claims.3.A restatement of the thesis, with special emphasis on why the reader should agree with you, especially now that both sides of the issue have been brought to light.4.A definitive endnote for your reader4.Separate Reference List/Works Citedat the end:1.An alphabetized list of all the works you cite in your paper2.Should be on a separate piece of paper with the title Works Cited centered3.Should be double-spaced, with a hanging indent4.Must have a MINIMUM of TENRESOURCESIf Wikipedia is a source, you lose ALL THE POINTS for your Works Cited!How you will be Graded (100points possible):10points-MLA Works Cited Page: Works Cited included as a separate page with at least 7sources, 3of which MUST be from one of the LSC Library databases20points-Mechanics-Essay is edited for punctuation, spelling, and grammar errors, uses correct in-text citations, and follows MLA/APAguidelines. Third person writing style is executed properly.20points-Intro, Thesis, Conclusion-Introduces your research to create a sense of unity of the subject of the paper, background of subject is thoroughly explained, thesis demonstratesargument addressed in paper, ending paragraph offers proper conclusion of thoughts that relates tothe paper.40points-CSC Sections-3minimumclear CSC sectionswith at least 10 individualinstances of evidentiary support of well-chosen paraphrases or quotes that relate to your specific arguments and your paper as a whole. Paragraphs are arranged in appropriate format for the information given, and are coherent for the reader.Opposition or problems with thesis is addressed in a fair and informed way.10points-Quality-Paper is clear and organized, transitions in arguments make sense, engages audience, evidence is precise, paper has an overall unity about it. Paper is written in a strong, formal, and academic styleappropriate for the college level
