critical thinking
Introduction
You have arrived at the third part of the Course Project. By this week, you should have collected the sources that you need to support, with relevant evidence, the position you have taken on the issue you chose, and the three aspects of the issue you will write about. This week you will submit a thesis statement and an annotated bibliography of at least five sources that you will use in your paper.
Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan your time in the course:
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Week |
Task |
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Week 1 |
Topic Selection |
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Week 3 |
Issue Review (both sides) |
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Week 5 |
Thesis & Annotated Bibliography (both sides) |
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Week 7 |
Argumentative Paper |
Instructions
This week, you will submit a thesis statement and an annotated bibliography with evaluation of at least five (5) sources you intend to use in your final paper to support your claim. These are sources that provide evidence to support that your claim should be accepted by the reader. Scholarly sources are preferred and should be used where available; due to the nature of some of the topics, authoritative articles in very high quality substantive journals may also be acceptable.
Use the
Source Evaluation Worksheet to submit the annotated bibliography. Prepare a citation, annotation, and evaluation for each source.
Click on the following link for an example:
Link: How to Complete the Source Evaluation Worksheet
Writing Requirements (APA format)
· Length: 100-150 words per source for Part 1; 50-80 words per source for Part 2 (not including title page or references page)
· 1-inch margins
· Double spaced
· 12-point Times New Roman font
· Title page
· References page
Grading
This activity will be graded using the W5 Annotated Bibliography Grading
Rubric
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Course Outcomes (CO): 3, 4, 6, 7
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
W5 Course Project Grading Rubric – 75 pts
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Criteria |
Ratings |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength |
5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis |
5.0 pts A clear, concise and focused statement of the issue and the writer’s opinion/conclusion. At least three relevant supporting points, clearly stated, which can be expanded into complete body paragraphs. Mention of relevant opposing view which will be addressed. 4.25 pts The issue and the writer’s opinion/conclusion are clear. Three supporting points are stated and mention is made of relevant opposing view. 3.75 pts Thesis statement is present. Issue is stated, but writer’s opinion/conclusion not entirely clear. Fewer than three supporting points are stated. 3.0 pts Thesis is unclear as to issue, writer’s opinion, or both. Supporting points are unclear. 0.0 pts Thesis is not present. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuantity of Sources |
5.0 pts 5 or more sources 4.25 pts 4 sources 3.75 pts 3 sources 3.0 pts 2 sources 0.0 pts 1 or no sources |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality /Reliability of Sources |
10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecency of Sources |
10.0 pts All sources less than 5 years old; if older, historical significance explained 8.5 pts 1 source older than 5 years w/no explanation of historical significance 7.5 pts 2 sources older than 5 years w/no explanation of historical significance 6.0 pts 3 sources older than 5 years w/no explanation of historical significance 0.0 pts 4 or more sources older than 5 years old w/no explanation of historical significance |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Fluency of Annotations |
30.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA and Documentation |
10.0 pts Citations are formatted correctly. 8.5 pts There are a few formatting errors. 7.5 pts There are some formatting errors. 6.0 pts There are many and/or frequent formatting errors. 0.0 pts There is little or no adherence to APA format in the document. |
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Total Points: 75.0 |
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