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prison Order Description   Student Learning Outcomes: Research Skills: 1. Locate and use appropriate reference materials for written and oral reports. 2. Produce a research paper while using the appropriate formatting and documentation style. General Education Outcomes: 1. Communication: Students will demonstrate communication using language appropriate to diverse audiences and purposes, including the ability to speak, write, and otherwise express oneself clearly and cogently. 2. Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate the ability to examine, analyze, and compare alternatives; to identify and challenge assumptions; develop alternative solutions and/or strategies while applying practical and ethical implications; and to construct sound arguments and evaluate the arguments of others. Grading Range Incoherent or not evident; poorly demonstrated 0-10 Needs Improvement 11-13 Fair; passable work 14-15 Good; meets criteria 16-18 Exceeds criteria with originality and creativity 19-20 Format/Presentation/Use of Resources (20 pts) __Paper follows all guidelines on assignment sheet, including assignment page length. Paper is professional, typed, doubled-spaced, and uses correct type face and size font. MLA format __ Uses references from at least 5 reputable sources, at least four print sources, and none from online blogs, Wikipedia, or other non-scholarly resources. __All quotes are introduced and discussed afterward: no “free-floating” quotes. Purpose/Introduction/Conclusion (20 pts) __ Includes a title, not a label. __Introduction is engaging with a strategy to grab the reader’s attention. __Thesis clearly introduces the topic, is insightful, clear, and focused, is arguable, rather than merely informative. __ Conclusion is thoughtful, engaging, and clear—does not just restate thesis— leaves the reader with something to think about. Development/Content/Organization -- Part One (20 pts) __Thesis is sufficiently developed, and considers opposing views fairly. __Text follows a logical progression for the subject and uses a coherent organizing structure that includes a distinct introduction, body, and conclusion. __Paper uses logos, ethos, and pathos appropriately. __Paragraphs contain only one main point, are well-developed, averaging two to three per page, contain clear topic sentences with focused support, and are free of tangents. __For definition arguments, all terms are defined carefully; and for rebuttal arguments, opposing viewpoints are addressed respectfully. __Logical fallacies are avoided and, when appropriate, exposed. __Appropriate tone and voice are used. Development/Content/Organization -- Part Two (20 pts) __Depth of research is evident and free of vague or generalized statements. __Enough background information is given to offer context, but does not outweigh YOURanalysis and argument. __Avoids plagiarism. Uses MLA format with in-text citations and work cited page. All information not common knowledge is properly cited. All ideas and information not the author’s own are cited. All quotes, pulled text, and paraphrased information are cited. You make the points; cited material and quotes don’t make the piont for you. You take control of your thesis, content, & sources. __ a voice and don’t allow the sources to overtake your perspective