paper is a combination of a research paper and an argumentative paper.
Description: The paper is a combination of a research paper and an argumentative paper. This means that you will need to research a human rights issue and advance an argument about that issue. Be specific! The more specific you are about the issue and your argument, the better your paper will be. For example, instead of writing simply about ‘women’s rights,’ write about women’s rights in the context of pay inequality in Ontario and the policies best suited to defeat it. You have the choice of writing on any topic you believe is a current human rights issue. This can be a topic we covered in the course or some other topic that you find interesting. Instructions: 1. Choose a human rights issue: As we have seen, human rights issues are abundant. Look over the course outline to review what we’ve covered. You may find some ideas there. Also, you are free to write on topics you covered in your first assignment, with much more specificity, of course. Again, be specific!
2. Research: The proposal asked for a minimum of 5 credible sources, but you will need a minimum of 8 credible sources that you believe to be relevant to your issue for the final paper. Include a variety of sources. Aim for a mixture of books, peer-reviewed articles, credible news sources, and information from NGOs. DO NOT include blogs, or other questionable internet sources, such as Wikipedia or internet encyclopedias or dictionaries. These are not academically appropriate.
3. Format: Your essay should be written formally in full sentences and paragraphs, the use of in-text citations, and along with your name, date, word count., should include detailed works cited or reference page. See instructions below for the reference page.
Submitting your assignment: 1. Due date: End of Week 14
NB: To be submitted via Dropbox on DC Connect
2. Length: ~2000 words, approximately 8-10 pages typed, double spaced.
3. Reference page: Cite your sources with whichever style you are comfortable with (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago). Ensure that you are consistent with your citation rules throughout the assignment. Here is a link to the extremely helpful Perdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) that provides an excellent citation guide: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
Marking Rubric: Grade Range A B C D and below Argument My argument is clearly stated and maintained consistently throughout the essay. References to the issue are clear. My argument is clearly stated and maintained consistently. References to the issue are generalized, assumed, or missing. My argument is stated, but not maintained throughout my essay. References to the issue are generalized or inconsistent. It is not clear what my argument is. Evidence I support my argument with examples from the course material, critical observations and research that provide sufficient evidence that my position is sound. I support my argument with evidence from the course material and critical observations, but there is not enough evidence to be convincing. I provide limited evidence to support my position. When I provide evidence from the text, I do not show how it is related to my argument. Research I have provided 8 credible sources. I support my argument with examples from the text, critical observations and research that provide sufficient evidence that my position is sound. I have provided 8 or less sources, most of them credible. I support my argument with evidence from the text, and critical observations, but there is not enough evidence to be convincing. I have not provided 8 credible sources. I provide limited evidence to support my position. I have not provided adequate sources. Organization My argument is laid out in a logical way and does not contain gaps. Sentences and paragraphs flow together naturally. I have laid out my argument in a mostly logical way, but there are places where my essay does not flow logically. The structure of my argument is not well- developed enough to be logical. My essay lacks structure. Tone and Voice My writerly voice is consistent and persuasive. My tone enhances my argument. My writerly voice is not always consistent. Some of my sentences sound awkward read aloud. My writerly voice is not persuasive. My sentences are awkward and hinder my meaning. My writerly voice is not persuasive, is stilted and unnatural, and my meaning is often unclear. Conventions My essay is free of spelling and grammatical errors. My essay contains few spelling and grammatical errors. My essay contains spelling and grammatical errors. My essay has not been proofread.