Private citizens should not be allowed to carry handguns to maintain public safety, reduce violence, prevent irresponsible gun handling, and balance the understanding of the Second Amendment.
December 1, 2024December 1, 2024
Discipline: English
The following components must be present:
An introduction with a thesis statement
At least four body paragraphs with topic sentences
Smooth transitions between body paragraphs
A conclusion paragraph
A reference page with a minimum of five outside sources
In-text citations for the sources cited on the reference page
Here are a few tips to consider as you draft your essay:
Your paper should be making an argument rather than simply stating facts.
Each paragraph should further the argument and directly relate to your thesis statement.
Your argument should be founded on logical thinking and solid evidence, not on anecdotal evidence, hearsay, or personal beliefs.
Do not write in first or second person (avoid the use of pronouns such as I, me, mine, we, us, ours, you, yours, etc.).
Your outline should be a starting point, but you may find you need to make some adjustments or additions as well.
Your paper must follow APA guidelines for formatting, references, and citations.
DO NOT USE GRAMMARLY WHEN PREPARING THIS ASSIGNMENT.
Final Draft Rubric
Final Draft Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
60to >53.4pts
Exceeds Expectations
The writer demonstrates original thought and critical thinking skills. He/she presents a clear, focused central argument (thesis) and supports it effectively with concrete details, examples, and sound logic. Other authors’ ideas are skillfully paraphrased. Direct quotations are minimal and well-chosen. All sources are relevant and appropriate, and the writer’s ideas are convincing, even for those who disagree with his/her premise.
53.4to >47.4pts
Meets Expectations
The writer presents and supports a clear and focused central argument (thesis), but ideas may not be consistently convincing. Supporting details are relevant and logical but may lack depth. Other authors’ ideas are effectively paraphrased, and direct quotations are minimal. All sources are relevant and appropriate.
47.4to >43.2pts
Approaches Expectations
The writer presents a central argument (thesis), but it may be overly general/broad. He/she adequately supports the central argument, but supporting points may at times be vague, too obvious, or otherwise unconvincing. The writer makes an effort to paraphrase but at times struggles to express ideas in his/her own words. The essay lacks interesting details, and/or not all sources are relevant and appropriate.
43.2to >0pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The writer’s central argument (thesis) is unclear or missing, and the essay lacks focus. Supporting details are insufficient, not relevant, and/or not based on sound logic. Attempts to paraphrase do not always reflect understanding. The writer has not used enough sources, and/or the sources are not all relevant and appropriate.
60pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
40to >35.6pts
Exceeds Expectations
The writer demonstrates a clear sense of direction. The paper includes an engaging introduction and conclusion. Paragraphs are unified and arranged in a logical order. Each paragraph begins with a clear topic sentence that introduces the main idea of that paragraph. The writer smoothly transitions from paragraph to paragraph, showing connections between related ideas. Supporting details within paragraphs are well-organized, and research is well-integrated.
35.6to >31.6pts
Meets Expectations
The writer demonstrates a sense of direction. The paper includes a strong introduction and conclusion. Paragraphs are unified and include topic sentences, but they may lack smooth transitions between ideas. The organization of supporting details within paragraphs may need improvement.
31.6to >28.8pts
Approaches Expectations
The writer demonstrates some direction and includes an adequate introduction and conclusion, but topic sentences and transitions are weak. The paragraphs show unity, but they are not arranged in any discernable order, and supporting details may not always be well-organized.
28.8to >0pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The writer demonstrates little or no direction. The introduction and conclusion are weak. It is difficult to identify a single subtopic for each paragraph because paragraphs are not unified and lack clear topic sentences or transitions. The order of body paragraphs seems random, as do the supporting details within them.
40pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle/Language
40to >35.6pts
Exceeds Expectations
The writer’s tone is confident, engaging, and appropriate for the assignment and/or the intended audience. The text demonstrates strong vocabulary skills and does not suffer from errors in word choice. The writer expresses ideas concisely, only using as many words as necessary to communicate a point. The writer achieves flow and readability by employing sentence variety successfully.
35.6to >31.6pts
Meets Expectations
The writer’s tone is appropriate and effective overall. The text demonstrates good use of vocabulary and contains few (if any) errors in word choice. The writer expresses ideas concisely and clearly most of the time. The writer makes an effort to employ sentence variety.
31.6to >28.8pts
Approaches Expectations
The writer’s tone suffers from one or more possible problems. Depending on the assignment, it may be too informal, too personal, not authoritative enough, etc. Numerous sentences suffer from lack of variety, awkward constructions, wordiness, limited vocabulary, and/or errors in word choice.
28.8to >0pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The writer often fails to communicate ideas effectively because the paper suffers from significant problems with tone, language use, and/or wordiness.
40pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSentence Structure and Mechanics
40to >35.6pts
Exceeds Expectations
The writer makes minimal (if any) errors in grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation. There are no fragments or run-on sentences.
35.6to >31.6pts
Meets Expectations
The writer makes some errors in grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation, but these errors do not significantly distract the reader from the substance of the text. The paper contains few (if any) fragments and/or run-on sentences.
31.6to >28.8pts
Approaches Expectations
The writer makes numerous errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and/or sentence structure, which at times distract the reader from the substance of the text.
28.8to >0pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The writer makes a significant number of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and/or sentence structure, regularly distracting the reader from the substance of the text and hindering comprehension.
40pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat/Crediting Sources
20to >17.8pts
Exceeds Expectations
The writer makes minimal (if any) errors in APA format, citations, or references.
17.8to >15.8pts
Meets Expectations
The writer makes some errors in APA format, citations, or references.
15.8to >14.4pts
Approaches Expectations
The writer makes numerous errors in APA format, citations, or references.
14.4to >0pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The writer makes significant errors in APA format, citations, or references.
20pts
Total Points:200
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