In this page, you will submit the final draft of Writing Project 3: Argument, which is also known as the Researched Argument essay.
To prepare the final draft of Writing Project 3: Argument, do the following:
Start with your half draft. Continue to add and develop your arguments in support of your thesis. Also add a concluding paragraph.
Review feedback from your instructor (in Grades) on on previous final drafts and/or the half draft for this project as well as feedback from your peers (in M08 Peer Response–Writing Project 3: Argument Half Draft) and revise your draft based on this feedback.
Review the instructions for Writing Project 3 (in Module 8). Compare your draft to the instructions, looking for areas requiring further development. Revise your draft to address any issues that you found.
Finally, submit your final draft of Writing Project 3 here 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
Final Draft
Clearly developed thesis statement that takes a position in response to the class’s closed research theme question
An introductory paragraph that presents the thesis statement, frames the thesis within the context of a “conversation” related to the class’s closed research theme, and attempts to engage readers, making a case for the importance of the issue or problem being addressed
Arguments in support of the thesis that include evidence from closed research theme readings, background readings, and/or independent library research, and effective reasoning that explains how the evidence proves the argument, clarifies ideas and perspectives, and/or elaborates on what the writer means
A logical organizational structure and effective use of transitional words and phrases to show the relationships of ideas between and within paragraphs
In-text citations of “They Say” summaries and quotations of the closed research theme readings, background readings, and/or independent library research
Use of at least 4 sources, at least 1 of which comes from the 4 approved databases (Opposing Viewpoints, Points of View Reference Center, Research Library ProQuest, and/or Academic Search Complete) found in the Ivy Tech Library databases. The other 3 should be closed research theme readings and background readings from our class. Additional readings beyond these 4 may be from any source.
APA or MLA style formatting, as specified by your instructor, with a References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) page
Observation of the conventions of Standard Written English
Minimum 1250 words for the final draft (Works Cited or References list does not count in the minimum word-count requirement)
See the assessment rubric in the assignment page “M08 Writing Project 3 Argument: Final Draft” for an understanding of how the final draft will be graded