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As you read your paper consider the following questions:
- What is the author’s main argument?
- What evidence does the author use to backup their argument?
- Do you agree with the author’s argument? Why or why not?
- Does the topic have an effect on modern (today) society? How so?
- What connections can you make with your perspective of the world? Do they agree or disagree?
- Do you have any examples that can relate to the author’s argument/topic?
Each paper is worth a total of 30 points. You will be graded on the following:
- Length: 3-5 pages [3 points]
- Formatting: Cover page and works cited page (these two pages do not count to your total page count). 1" margins, 12pt. font, double-spaced. [3 points]
- If you need an example or template please see the Class Resources. You can download a Word template for this assignment here
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- Spelling and Grammar: Paper has been proofread for spelling and grammar. [3 points]
- Citations: Use of at least five citations from the assigned reading. [3 points]
- You do not need to use outside sources. (Any outside sources will not count to your total citations.)
- Citation Use: Proper use of citations to explain the student’s analysis. Correct use of MLA or Chicago Style. [2 points]
- Clarity: Paper is presented in clear and understandable manner. [4 points]
- Argument: Student has a clear understanding of the article’s main argument. [5 points]
- Analysis: Analysis, interpretation, and opinion is presented clearly and backed with citations from the article. [5 points]
- Connections: Connections made to the modern experience in the United States. [2 points]