Assignment 2: LASA 1: Course Project Task I

Argument Paper Section 1

Your local town is addressing the following issues in its law-making:

1. Should people under 18 be subjected to legal curfews or restricted driving privileges?
2. Should libraries be required to install filtering software or otherwise censor the materials that they provide?
3. Should insurance companies in your state be required to pay for breast reconstruction, birth control pills, or Viagra?
4. Should the use of camera phones be banned in local gymnasiums or other locations?

As an active citizen, you ask to research and present to the town’s citizens one of the above issues. The governing body has agreed and asks that your presentation be specifically designed to show citizens of the community how and why one of the issues above is controversial and how to be educated consumers of information regarding this issue. They ask this because the citizens will be voting on these issues in future elections and the governing body wants its citizens to be properly educated on these topics.

In your presentation, make sure you include the following:

Remember, you are giving a presentation to an audience that does not know much, if anything, about your topic.

• Explain the issue, including definitions of common terms involved in the issue and why this issue is controversial.
• Identify and describe three to four different conclusions that are drawn when arguments related to the issue are made.
• Summarize the kinds of evidence typically used for each constructed argument related to the issue. Be sure to discuss the reasons these kinds of evidence are used and/or are most effective.
• Analyze how each of the different conclusions regarding the topic use particular evidence to support their claims, paying particular attention to analyzing how the conclusions rely on different facts, different sources of evidence, or different reasoning from other conclusions. In other words, explain why certain groups would use a particular type of evidence while an opposing group would use a different type of evidence, or how two groups can represent that same data in two completely different ways.
• Utilize at least three different sources and properly cite them throughout the presentation.

The presentation should be 8 to 10 slides long, and each slide should have complete, formally written slide notes (proper grammar, APA formatting, and academic tone) for record-keeping purposes and in the event there are citizens who are deaf or hard-of-hearing at your presentation. The slide notes must include proper APA citation of sources, proper paragraphing, and proper grammar and tone. Visually, the slides should be easy to read. A properly APA-formatted reference page must be the last slide of your presentation. See the rubric for more specific requirements of the presentation.

Submit your assignment to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsExplain the issue, including definitions of common terms involved in the issue.24Identify and describe several different conclusions that are drawn when arguments related to the issue are made.32Summarize the kinds of evidence typically used for each constructed argument related to the issue. Be sure to discuss the reasons these kinds of evidence are used and/or are most effective.32Analyze how each of the different conclusions regarding the topic use particular evidence to support their claims, paying particular attention to analyzing how the conclusions rely on different facts, different sources of evidence, or different reasoning from other conclusions.36Analysis of commonalities and themes amongst evidence.32Organization: Introduction, Transitions, Conclusion12Style: Tone, Audience, Word Choice12Usage and Mechanics: Grammar, Spelling, Sentence structure16APA Elements: Attribution, Paraphrasing, Quotations when appropriate or assigned4Total:200Due DateJan 3, 2018 11:59 PMHide Rubrics

Rubric Name: HUM440_M3A2_Grading_Rubric

CriteriaMaximum PointsGR1 Explain the issue, including definitions of common terms involved in the issue.24 points
GR2 Identify and describe several different conclusions that are drawn when arguments related to the issue are made32 points
GR3 Summarize the kinds of evidence typically used for each constructed argument related to the issue. Be sure to discuss the reasons these kinds of evidence are used and/or are most effective.32 points
GR4 Analyze how each of the different conclusions regarding the topic use particular evidence to support their claims, paying particular attention to analyzing how the conclusions rely on different facts, different sources of evidence36 points
GR5 Analysis of commonalities and themes amongst evidence.32 points
GR6 Organization: Introduction, Transitions, Conclusion12 points
GR7 Style: Tone, Audience, Word Choice12 points
GR8 Usage and Mechanics: Grammar, Spelling, Sentence structure16 points
GR9 APA Elements: Attribution, Paraphrasing, Quotations when appropriate or assigned4 points
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Rubric Name: HUM440_M3A2_LASA_ Rubric

CriteriaUnsatisfactoryEmergingProficientExemplaryExplain the issue, including definitions of common terms involved in the issue. CO1

Explanation of the issue is unclear, and incomplete or inaccurate throughout. Little to no information is clearly developed, leaving the reader confused. External research is lacking or missing completely.

Explanation of the issue is somewhat clear, but is incomplete or inaccurate in spots. It addresses some information about the issue, but the reader is left with many unanswered questions or an unclear picture of the issue or of the common terms involved. External research may be referenced, but does not clearly relate to or support the explanation.

Explanation of the issue is clear, direct, and complete; it provides complete information about the issue so reader is left with few to no unanswered questions.  It includes clear definitions for a few common terms involved in the issue. External research is used to highlight, clarify, or deepen explanation in a few key spots.

Explanation of the issue is clear, direct, and complete, yet concise; it demonstrates insightful depth and breadth of discussion including all essential and obvious dimensions of issues as well as subtleties. It includes definitions for many common terms involved in the issue. External research is used to highlight, clarify, or deepen explanation throughout.

Identify and describe several different conclusions that are drawn when arguments related to the issue are made. CO4 CO7

Conclusions identified are too few, only represent a single idea, or are inappropriate. Description is unclear, threadbare, or inaccurate. It demonstrates a struggle to understand conclusions or issue.

Several conclusions identified represent a small range of ideas, but all are appropriate. Description is only somewhat clear or is incomplete; it demonstrates a basic, albeit incomplete, understanding.

Several conclusions identified accurately represent a variety of ideas, including obvious conclusions. Description is clear, complete, and demonstrates good depth/breadth of discussion with room for improvement.

Several conclusions identified accurately represent a full range of ideas, including both obvious and obscure conclusions. Description is clear, complete, concise, and demonstrates excellent depth and breadth of discussion.

Summarize the kinds of evidence typically used for each constructed argument related to the issue. Be sure to discuss the reasons these kinds of evidence are used and/or are most effective. CO4

Summary’s identification of each type of evidence is incomplete or inaccurate; direct connections to course concepts are lacking or inaccurate. Use of evidence is presented in an overview, and is not clear or complete.

Summary identifies each type of evidence and makes direct connections to course concepts, but is underdeveloped or inaccurate in spots. Uses of evidence are discussed, but summary does not present a clear interpretation.

Summary accurately identifies each type of evidence and makes direct connections to key course concepts. Uses of evidence are discussed, and summary presents accurate interpretation. When appropriate, readings from the course are properly used and cited to highlight, clarify, or deepen explanation.

Summary accurately and insightfully identifies each type of evidence and makes direct connections to key course concepts. Obvious and subtle uses of evidence are discussed, and summary presents original interpretation. When appropriate, readings from the course are properly used and cited to highlight, clarify, and deepen explanation.

Analyze how each of the different conclusions regarding the topic use particular evidence to support their claims, paying particular attention to analyzing how the conclusions rely on different facts, different sources of evidence, or different reasoning f

Analysis is unclear or inaccurate on whether or not each conclusion on the issue appropriately follows from the type of evidence offered in its defense. Explanation of why the conclusion would or would not naturally follow from evidence it uses is lacking or missing. Specific examples from the conclusion are missing.

Analysis somewhat explains whether or not each conclusion on the issue appropriately follows from the type of evidence offered in its defense, but reasoning is either inaccurate in spots or is unclear. Explanation of why the conclusion would or would not naturally follow from evidence it uses is present, but is inaccurate in spots or underdeveloped. Specific examples from the conclusion are few and far between

Analysis accurately and completely explains whether or not each conclusion on the issue appropriately follows from the type of evidence offered in its defense. It also addresses why the conclusion would or would not naturally follow from evidence it uses. Specific examples from the conclusion are drawn to illustrate the points.

Analysis insightfully, concisely, and completely explains whether or not each conclusion on the issue appropriately follows from the type of evidence offered in its defense. It also clearly analyzes why the conclusion would or would not naturally follow from evidence it uses. Specific examples from the conclusion are drawn to illustrate the points.

Analysis of commonalities and themes amongst evidence. CO2 CO5 CO7

A few obvious themes or commonalities among the use of evidence among the conclusions but does not explain them clearly. There is no range, only a single viewpoint. Specific examples from the conclusion are missing.

A few obvious themes or commonalities among the use of evidence among the conclusions are identified but are unclear or incomplete. A narrow range of arguments is addressed. Specific examples from the conclusion are few and far between.

Analysis addresses any obvious themes or commonalities among the use of evidence among the conclusions. The variety of arguments is addressed Specific examples from the conclusion are drawn to illustrate the points.

Analysis identifies and justifies the presence of any obvious and subtle themes or commonalities among the use of evidence among the conclusions. The variety of arguments is addressed clearly and attention is given to each individual argument. Specific examples from the conclusion are drawn to illustrate the points.

Writing ComponentsUnsatisfactoryEmergingProficientExemplaryC1 Organization Introduction Transitions Conclusion

Introduction is limited or missing entirely.

Transitions between slides are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.

Conclusion is limited or missing entirely. 

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.

 Transitions between slides are sporadic.

Conclusion is recognizable, but incomplete or underdeveloped

Introduction has an opening, provides some background information, and states the topic.

Transitions between slides are present.

Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.

Introduction catches the audience’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.

Thoughtful transitions between slides are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

Conclusion leaves the listener with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

C2 Style Tone Audience Word Choice

Visual design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, etc.)  is lacking or completely overpowers the presentation to the point of interfering with comprehensibility or design is inappropriate for the assignment.

Design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, text, etc.) upstages the writing or speaking at inappropriate times, or visual design is too understated at points, or design is inconsistent.

Design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, text etc.) is clear, appropriate for the assignment, balanced and compliments both the writing and speaking throughout the presentation.

Visual design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, etc.) is clear, appropriate for the assignment balanced and compliments both the writing and speaking throughout the presentation. Visual design engages audience, does not distract from information.

C3 Usage and Mechanics Grammar Spelling Sentence structure

Any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes) contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

In any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes), errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with comprehension.

Any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes) follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout.  Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with comprehension.

The presentation is basically error free in terms of mechanics. In any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes), grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

C4 APA Elements Attribution Paraphrasing Quotations When appropriate or assigned

No attempt at APA format in presentation.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors  present.

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