Question Description
Im working on a English exercise and need support.
Due Week 3 and worth 120 points
Select a topic on which your persuasive writing paper will be focused.
Write a one to two (1-2) page research proposal in which you:
- Identify the topic you selected and explain two (2) reasons for using it.
- Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first paragraph.
- Describe
three (3) major characteristics of your audience (official position,
decision-making power, current view on topic, other important
characteristic). - Describe the papers scope and outline the major sections.
- Identify and explain the questions to be answered.
- Explain your research plan, including the methods of researching and organizing research.
- Document
at least three (3) primary sources and three (3) secondary sources. Use
credible, academic sources available through Strayer Universitys
Resource Center. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as
academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:
- Be
typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions. - Include
a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students
name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover
page and the reference page are not included in the required page
length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement.
- Write a research proposal that states the claim and scope of the research project.
- Outline the main sections of the research project.
- Devise an ordered research plan to obtain appropriate resources.
- Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper writing mechanics.
- Use technology and information resources to research selected issues for this course.
view the grading rubric for this assignment.
Grading
for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization
of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following
rubric.
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Points: 120 |
Assignment 2: Research Proposal â Thesis, Major Points, and Plan |
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Criteria |
 Unacceptable Below 60% F |
Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D |
 Fair 70-79% C |
 Proficient 80-89% B |
 Exemplary 90-100% A |
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1. Identify the topic you selected and explain two (2) reasons for using the genre. Â Weight: 5% |
Did |
Insufficiently identified the topic you selected and insufficiently explained two (2) reasons for using the genre. |
Partially identified the topic you selected and partially explained two (2) reasons for using the genre. |
Satisfactorily identified the topic you selected and satisfactorily explained two (2) reasons for using the genre. |
Thoroughly identified the topic you selected and thoroughly explained two (2) reasons for using the genre. |
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2. Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first paragraph. Weight: 10% |
Did not submit or incompletely included a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first paragraph. |
Insufficiently included a defensible, relevant thesis statement    in the first paragraph. |
Partially included a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first paragraph. |
Satisfactorily included a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first paragraph. |
Thoroughly included a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first paragraph. |
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3. Weight: 10% |
Did not submit or incompletely described three (3) major characteristics of your audience. |
Insufficiently described three (3) major characteristics of your audience. |
Partially described three (3) major characteristics of your audience. |
Satisfactorily described three (3) major characteristics of your audience. |
Thoroughly described three (3) major characteristics of your audience. |
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4. Describe the paperâs scope and outline the major sections. Weight: 10% |
Did not submit or incompletely described the paperâs scope and did not submit or incompletely outlined the major sections. |
Insufficiently described the paperâs scope and insufficiently outlined the major sections. |
Partially described the paperâs scope and insufficiently outlined the major sections. |
Satisfactorily described the paperâs scope and satisfactorily outlined the major sections. |
Thoroughly described the paperâs scope and thoroughly outlined the major sections. |
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5. Identify and explain the questions to be answered. Weight: 10% |
Did not submit or incompletely identified and explained the questions to be answered. |
Insufficiently identified and explained the questions to be answered. |
Partially identified and explained the questions to be answered. |
Satisfactorily identified and explained the questions to be answered. |
Thoroughly identified and explained the questions to be answered. |
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6. Explain your research plan, including the methods of researching and organizing research. Weight: 10% |
Did |
Insufficiently explained your research plan; insufficiently included the methods of researching and organizing research. |
Partially explained your research plan; partially included the methods of researching and organizing research. |
Satisfactorily explained your research plan; satisfactorily included the methods of researching and organizing research. |
Thoroughly explained your research plan; thoroughly included the methods of researching and organizing research. |
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7. Document at least three (3) primary sources and three (3) secondary sources, Weight: 20% |
No references provided |
Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. |
Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. |
Meets number of required references; most references high quality choices. |
Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. |
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8. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 25% |
More than 8 errors present |
7-8 errors present |
5-6 errors present |
3-4 errors present |
0-2 errors present |
