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You will need to take this real-world topic, develop a specific, arguable claim, and present an argument that follows the Toulmin model.
Length: 750—1000 words
Resources: Three database articles (EBSCOhost Web and/or Opposing Viewpoints.) No Web sources.
Format: APA style. All sources must be cited using proper APA style. Include an APA title page, in-text citations, and reference page.
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Essay Topic: Is an online education just as valid and legitimate as a traditional face-to-face education? Why or why not?
You will need to take this real-world topic, develop a specific, arguable claim, and present an argument that follows the Toulmin model.
Length: 750—1000 words
Resources: Three database articles (EBSCOhost Web and/or Opposing Viewpoints.) No Web sources.
Format: APA style. All sources must be cited using proper APA style. Include an APA title page, in-text citations, and reference page.
Sections Your Essay Must Have:
- Introduction/Lead-In
- Claim (Note: The claim is similar in nature to a thesis statement)
- Data/Grounds, Warrants, and Backing. (Note: Each data/grounds will act as a supporting point for your claim. You will need at least three supporting points for your claim). Each data/ground, along with its warrant and backing, should be presented in a single paragraph. See the chart on the relationship among the elements in the Toulmin chapter of your text.
- Qualifier (Note: You must have one fully developed qualifier in your essay).
- Conclusion
Evaluation:
- Structure and Organization: Adherence to the conventions of the Toulmin model, construction of argument, focus, transitions from one idea to the next, a thorough exploration of the chosen topic, etc.
- Grammar and Spelling: Essays are expected to conform to standard grammatical rules.
- Language: Articulate and clear arguments, variation of sentence types, complexity of language, appropriate word choice, economy of language, etc.
- Length and Development: Full development of ideas, paragraphs, inclusion of examples, etc.
- APA formatting: Correct use of APA style and formatting, proper in-text and reference page citations, etc.
Reminders:
- Given the length of this paper, no block quotes may be used. That being said, your quotes need be under 40 words in length.
- This essay must follow the 70/30 rule. 70% of the essay should be your points and your ideas. No more than 30% of the essay may come from research (quotes, paraphrases, summaries).
- Use appropriate point-of-view or “voice” in your essay. Avoid the use of second person point-of-view (“You” statements) unless they appear within direct quotes.
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This template will help you to outline your essay. This is for your benefit, and does not have to be turned in for a graded review.
Introduction/Lead-In:
Claim:
Data/Grounds(1):
Warrant:
Backing:
Data/Grounds(2):
Warrant:
Backing:
Data/Grounds(3):
Warrant:
Backing:
Qualifier:
Conclusion: