Grade Rubric 25-points total (Assignments will be screened by Turnitin.com) Style, Format & Grammar (/10 pts): Written in third person, and Includes: short introduction, thesis sentence, main points, and a short conclusion. No abstract please) Entire Paper Complies with APA 7th: Compliant student title page, reference page, and double-spaced. Used correct APA 7th style level headings to organize work. References must be used and cited correctly as per APA7th in the typed text and on the Reference page. Student writing contains coherent and fluid somatic message that demonstrates a sophisticated grasp of the course concepts in terms of sentence structure and vocabulary that does not distract from the author’s message. The work is focused, well organization, with a formal tone. Avoided over using quotations unless required by APA, summarized sources to ensure the message fits the context of their paper. Less than 3 spelling and/or syntax errors. Minus points thereafter. Fundamentals of the Argument/Content Work: (/15 pts) 4 to 5 pages, not over written pages, (No abstract required. A Title and Reference page do not count towards the written pages but are required.). Include at least 5 to 6 main argument points with examples and scholarly/peer reviewed journal articles, or from trade and professional associations as references to support the claims. Review the sources to ensure quality. Any union published source or anti union source published by a political blog or action committee is guaranteed not be scholarly or independent. While it might help you formulate an argument, an over reliance on these sources will produce a weak argument. One main argument must discuss an opposing viewpoint. Writing is clearly focused on appropriate audience; purpose of the essay is evident with supporting facts and ideas. Followed the 70-80/30-20 rule in this outline a balance of facts and argumentative points. Demonstrated lots of learning. Overall strength of the author’s position is well documented and persuasive. ===================================== This assignment is to help students receive feedback prior to submitting a full essay in Week IV. Students are to provide a APA 7th compliant outline 1-2 pages for their argumentative essay that includes 3 to 4 concepts they are using to substantiate their position in the argumentative paper. See week IV for full details of the assignment. Grade Rubric (10 pts): Few grammar errors, well organized, points are clearly understood, and citing is correct as per APA 7th equals 3 pts. Contains 3 to 4 positions written in one paragraph per point that includes one source scholarly/peer reviewed journal articles, or from trade and professional associations as cited in the typed text and as an APA references equals 7 points. Submit Word document as Lastname_HRM633a_ArgumentOutline to avoid a 10 point deductions. Again, this helps the instructor organize student work.
