Report (Writing with Two Sources) Laws ENGLISH 1302
Writing Assignment 1: Report (Writing with Two Sources)
Laws ENGLISH 1302 Summer I Online
Context
In order to develop skill with anything, you have to practice. Since our work this semester focuses on using sources, the primary skills in development for this piece are using sources judiciously – summarizing and paraphrasing accurately and effectively, using quotations sparingly and with purpose, and keeping track of source material.
To provide you with an opportunity to build these skills, you will write a 3-4 page paper that uses the two sources I have assigned. To frame your use of the articles, you may choose how you wish to present the material – simply presenting similarities and differences between the work OR focusing on a key point or theme that runs between the articles and then providing some commentary on it OR taking issue with or disagreeing with a particular stance you find in the articles. WHAT you do with the works isn’t as important to me as HOW you handle the source materials.
Whatever you choose to do, please provide an introduction with a clear thesis statement, several discussion sections, and a conclusion. You will also need a Works Cited page for this piece.
Assigned Readings
Edwards, Erica B., et al. “Does Beyoncé’s Lemonade Really Teach Us How to Turn
Lemons into Lemonade? Exploring the Limits and Possibilities through Black
Feminism.” Taboo: The Journal of Culture & Education, vol. 16, no. 2, 2017, pp.
85-96. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edb&AN
=128644057&site=eds-live.
Taylor, Ula Y. “Making Waves: The Theory and Practice of Black Feminism.” Black
Scholar, vol. 44, no. 3, 2014, pp 32-47. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1080/00064246.
1998.11430912Originally published in Black Scholar, vol. 28, no. 2, 1998, pp.
18+.
Assignment Parameters
The essay should be 3-4 pages (roughly around 1,000 words), no larger than 12 point font with one inch margins.
Your rough draft is due for peer review workshop by noon on Saturday, June 6.
Your final draft is due by 11:59 pm Sunday, June 7 in Moodle.
Evaluation Criteria
In addition to meeting length requirement, assignment requirements, and editing expectations, I will grade your essays on the following:
1) Author appropriately incorporates secondary sources, including direct quotations and paraphrasing.
2) Author appropriately uses in-text citations and also includes a Works Cited page.
3) Author presents a clear, well-supported position that joins the conversation of the secondary sources.
4) Author writes in an organized, polished manner that effectively considers the rhetorical situation of the assignment.
5) Author meets all specifications/requirements listed above and accurately follows MLA guidelines.
Report Rubric (How I’ll grade your paper)
Development: How well does the paper
Speak to the needs of the unfamiliar reader?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Strategically use researched material to provide useful information?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Present material clearly and objectively?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Adequately cover the topic chosen?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Summarize and/or quote material effectively and accurately?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Organization: How well does this paper
Have an easy-to-follow focus that frames the discussion and follow a clear
organizational pattern?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Offer a comprehensive thesis statement and adequate background information to
introduce the topic?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Follow an organizational pattern by using clear, direct topic sentences and/or
headings and logical paragraphing?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Utilize an appropriate academic title that previews the paper’s contents?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Research: How well does this paper
Use both sources?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Demonstrate good control of source material?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Utilize appropriate MLA citation guidelines?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Plagiarism: How well does this paper
Attribute source material to its author (either through in-text or parenthetical
citations)?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Mark direct quotations with quotation marks?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Provide a well-formatted and complete Works Cited page?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Style: How well does this paper
Maintain a consistent point of view?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Mechanics: How well does this paper control
The use of “you” throughout the paper?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Problems in spelling and sentence construction?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Problems in usage and punctuation?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Responsibility: How well did this author
Follow the paper calendar and submit rough draft and final copy in a timely manner?
Not at all = 1 Poorly = 2 Fairly well = 3 Very well = 4 Superiorly = 5
Total = ___________ = Grade
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