HUM101 Chamberlain College Keto Diet Argumentative Essay
HUM101 Chamberlain College Keto Diet Argumentative Essay. Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: Chapter 8, 9LessonCompleted Week 5 Source Evaluation WorksheetMinimum of 5 sources (from Week 5)
Instructions
This week, you will complete your argumentative essay. Following the direction offered by Jackson and Newberry (2016) in Chapter 12, write an argumentative essay on the issue you chose in Week 2. Be sure your essay contains the following:
WEEK 2 Topic is Keto attached is some of the outline
An introduction containing a thesis that states the issue, your position on the issue, what the paper will cover, and in what orderAt least 2 paragraphs that each contain a well-supported (and documented) claim or sub-argument that will provide strong support for your fallacy-free argumentAt least 1 paragraph discussing a documented, reasonable counterclaim to your position that needs to be a legitimate claim that someone has actually made as a counter-position on your issueAt least 1 paragraph offering a reasonable, documented response to that counterclaimA conclusion that summarizes the argument and conclusion
Note: As you do your research, it is permissible to change your sources. Also, because of the recency and relevance of these issues, no sources older than 5 years should be used other than as historical information. Critical thinkers do the research first and then side with the preponderance of evidence. You might want to follow that principle.
Writing Requirements (APA format)Length: 750-1000 words – approx. 3-4 pages (not including title page or references page)1-inch marginsDouble spaced12-point Times New Roman fontTitle pageReferences page (5 sources)
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Argumentative Essay Grading Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on SundayRubric
Argumentative Essay Grading Rubric – 150 pts
Argumentative Essay Grading Rubric – 150 pts CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Intro Paragraph: Thesis Preview of Argument
10.0 pts Well-developed introductory paragraph with stated thesis, detailed description of issue, necessary background; and preview (roadmap) to essay.
8.5 pts Thesis stated with some background and description of issue but somewhat vague or unclear, and incomplete or unclear preview.
7.5 pts Thesis is largely unclear; contains extraneous material not relevant to topic with little or no preview.
6.0 pts Thesis is completely unclear, not relevant, or missing entirely. No preview of argument is present. Largely opinion or irrelevant material.
0.0 pts No thesis statement; no argument stated.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Body Paragraphs
40.0 pts Main points are well-developed, relevant and well-connected to thesis; preview developed as stated in introduction.
34.0 pts Main points develop preview, but not all are explicitly linked to thesis.
30.0 pts One or more points not developed or with minimal development.
24.0 pts Ideas are poorly developed; lacks central theme or development of thesis.
0.0 pts Ideas are disjointed; there is no central theme.
40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Opposing View
20.0 pts Refutation fairly recognizes strongest points of opposing view; refutation is relevant and responsive.
17.0 pts Acknowledges opposing view but does not address with relevant and responsive refutation.
15.0 pts Vague refutation of opposing view.
12.0 pts No refutation of opposing view.
0.0 pts No opposing view mentioned.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Concluding Paragraph
10.0 pts Conclusion effectively sums up and restates argument without repetition.
8.5 pts Conclusion merely restates thesis but does not sum up argument.
7.5 pts Conclusion does not effectively capture thesis and/or argument.
6.0 pts Conclusion merely repeats intro.
0.0 pts No conclusion.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization
20.0 pts Focused and well-organized. Logical and convincing progression of ideas. Clear premises leading to clear conclusions. Smooth transitions. No “filler” or extraneous material.
17.0 pts Organized and focused. Logical presentation of ideas developed as arguments, but some parts conclusory without adequate support/premises. Some awkward transitions. Little to no extraneous material is included.
15.0 pts Somewhat disorganized or lacking in focus; progression of ideas difficult to follow. Awkward or no transitions. Extraneous material.
12.0 pts High degree of disorganization. No transitions. Lacks focus. Does not employ argumentative forms.
0.0 pts Disorganized; no focus.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Integration of Sources
20.0 pts References are scholarly; all points well-supported by credible and authoritative sources, used accurately, appropriately, offering solid support to points, without excessive quotation. Presented concisely in paraphrase or summation with no long quotes.
17.0 pts Most references are scholarly. May have some incorrect citations, long quotations as opposed to summations; may have few or weak connections to sources; some support maybe weak or not well-integrated.
15.0 pts Sources are few or are not scholarly; source may lack credibility, be dated. Sources do not actually offer support for points for which they are cited; weak support; support not well-integrated.
12.0 pts Sources are not scholarly. Points are unsupported by credible, reliable and authoritative evidence.
0.0 pts No sources cited.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Formatting of Sources
10.0 pts All references/in-text citations are properly formatted per APA style.
8.5 pts Most references/in-text citations are properly formatted per APA style.
7.5 pts Some references/in-text citations are properly formatted per APA style, but there are several errors.
6.0 pts Several major errors in formatting of references/in-text citations that indicate a lack of understanding of APA format.
0.0 pts No sources cited/formatted.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics
20.0 pts The writing is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.
17.0 pts The writing contains a few major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.
15.0 pts The writing contains some major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.
12.0 pts The writing contains several major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.
0.0 pts No effort
20.0 pts
Total Points: 150.0
