English homework help

English homework help. Purpose:
An argument is the most common form of academic writing. It is extremely important as this is
how new ideas are shared in academia and beyond—through evidence-based research and
argumentation. What you learn for this paper will be applicable beyond this class, so it is
important to learn and retain the skills learned.
Task:
1. Choose a topic based on the given guidelines.
2. Ask a problematic question about the topic—one you’re curious about.
3. Do your research on the topic/question.
4. Answer the question (tentatively), which will be your working thesis.
5. Defend your position with evidence and respond to and refute opposing views.
*Note: Each student’s topic/thesis question must be approved by the instructor at a specific time
in the course.
Research:
You will need at least three academic-quality sources to meaningfully use and cite in your
paper, one of which must be from the university library (physical or its databases). Do NOT use
Wikipedia or a similar “Wiki-site” as a source. Use sources to enhance your writing and support
your points, but do not let them dominate your paper. The majority of the paper should be your
own words. Use MLA format exactly when citing your sources.
Format/Details:
• The minimum word count is 1,000 words. You can go over this amount, but you must
reach the minimum or points will be deducted from your grade (approx. -10 points per
100 words short)
• The paper should be typed and in MLA format (with a header & title, last name & page
number on each page, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font).
Submission:
The paper must be submitted to Turnitin.com by 8 am on the due date of the paper.
Turnitin.com will automatically close at that time and any paper that has not been submitted will
be considered late. No excuses will be accepted for late papers. If you miss the deadline to
submit, consult with the instructor.
Due Dates for Paper 3:
Paper 3 rough draft due (10 points): Monday, April 20
Paper 3 due: Wednesday, April 22
Grading Rubric/Criteria:
*Note: Any forms of plagiarism, intentional or not, are not allowed and will result in a zero for
the paper grade and a potential charge of Academic Misconduct. In short: do not plagiarize.
Your paper will be evaluated based on the following general and specific criteria:
• The “Shared Criteria” in “Resources for Composition” on Connect
• The methods of writing this paper listed on this prompt and that we discuss in class
Specifically for this assignment, excellent papers will:
• Cite sources correctly according to MLA format (both in the paper and Works Cited page)
• Use direct quotes from sources that make sense in the context of the writing
• Integrate direct quotes effectively
• Use logic and reason when making the argument
• Have a strong arguable thesis statement
• Have well-developed paragraphs that make strong arguments for each point
• Address opposing views respectfully
• Have minimal to no grammatical errors
• Have a clear and consistent flow throughout the writing

English homework help