Writing Project 1 Summary and Response

M02 Writing Project 1 Summary and Response: Half Draft

Write your half draft of Writing Project 1, using the learning materials (textbook chapters, project instructions, supplemental learning materials, etc.) available in Module 2.

Submit your half draft of Writing Project 1 in this page for instructor grading. Submit your draft as a Word document. (If using Google Docs, do the following to convert your file: go to File / Download and select Microsoft Word (.docx); then name and save your file.) You may also write a message to your instructor in the text box (optional).

Assignment Summary

Half Draft

An introductory paragraph that attempts to gain the interest of readers and introduces your closed research theme reading.
A full and accurate summary of the closed research theme reading
In-text citations of “They Say” summaries and quotations of the closed research theme reading and other sources, if you use any
MLA style formatting, as specified by your instructor, with a Works Cited (MLA) page
Observation of the conventions of Standard Written English
350-450 words (no more, no less) for the half draft (Works Cited list does not count in the minimum word-count requirement)
See the assessment rubric in the assignment page “M02 Writing Project 1 Summary and Response: Half Draft” for an understanding of how the half draft will be graded

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Rubric

WP1 Half Draft Rubric, Summary and Response

WP1 Half Draft Rubric, Summary and Response

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength

Half draft is 350-450 words long (no more, no less), not counting References or Works Cited list

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction

Introductory paragraph attempts to gain interest of readers and introduces your closed research theme reading

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary

Attempts summary of closed reserach theme reading that captures both overall meaning and significant details/subpoints

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence and Citations

Attempts effective application of “They Say” moves to incorporate paraphrases and quotations from closed research theme reading (and other sources, if used); paraphrases and quotations of sources are correctly cited MLA style or APA style (as specified by instructor)

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocument Style

Attempts document format in APA or MLA style, as specified by your instructor, including correct References page (APA) or Works Cited page (MLA)

5 pts

Total Points: 50

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