Q The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice the following skills that are essential to your success in this course: • Constructing a thesis that clearly expresses the main idea of the assignment. • Developing topic sentences that support the thesis. • Generating supporting ideas/details. • Connecting supporting ideas/details to thesis statement. • Recognizing information that requires documentation. • Integrating source materials into essay. • Using MLA, which includes in-text citations and a works cited/reference page. Task: 1. In a blank Word document, and based on your research, compose an informative thesis with a clear purpose. 1. Consider what you want your reader to know about the person or event and why you want them to know it. 2. Ex. Even after the conclusion of the program and Fred Rogers’ death in 2003, his legacy continues as a friendly inspiration to everyone who enjoyed his show. 2. In the same Word document, brainstorm main ideas. 1. List all of the ideas you want to include on your paper 2. This information should be gathered from the research conducted over the weekend. 3. Then, organize those ideas. 1. Group related ideas together. 2. Remember, paragraphs are formed out of closely related ideas. 4. Next, order those groups of ideas. 1. You could arrange information in chronological (Links to an external site.) order. 2. But also consider from weakest to strongest, or general to specific. 5. Then, label your sections. 1. Your outlines should look something like this Outline Template Download Outline Template. 2. Remember to review our evolving MLA document as well. 6. Finally, construct a Works Cited page. 1. Use your resources! 2. This is a good moment to review the MLA Crash Course. 3. The format for a Works Cited entry for a work on a website is on page 591 of Everyone's an Author. 4. The format for a Works Cited entry for an entry in an online reference work--like an encyclopedia-- in on page 580 of Everyone's an Author. 7. Once all of the above is completed, submit your Word document by clicking the blue Submit Assignment box at the top of this page and then attaching the document. 1. How do I upload a file as an assignment submission on Canvas? (Links to an external site.) Rubric Outline Rubric (1) Outline Rubric (1) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis Does your controlling idea actually control the essay? Does it answer the prompt in a deep and/or meaningful level? Does it address the So What? 2 to >1.0 pts A level Thesis is great. It is thoughtful, well-written, and answers the prompt in a meaningful way. The language is appropriate. It does not include first or second person pronouns. It does not include the phrases "I think," "I feel," "I believe," "In my opinion," or "In this essay, I will..." 1 to >0.0 pts C Level Thesis exists. It makes an attempt to answer the prompt but may not explore the content on a deep enough level. It may not control the body paragraphs at the appropriate level. Language may not meet the formal language requirements. It could contain first or second person pronouns. It might contain contractions. It could also include personal belief statements. 0 pts F level Thesis is missing or does not answer the prompt. Language is completely inappropriate for the topic. Thesis narrates intention rather than states fact. (In this essay, I will show that cats are better than dogs vs. Cats are superior to dogs in every way.) 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody Details Do your body paragraphs support the thesis? Are they organized in a clear logical way? Do they begin with topic sentences? Are the details a combination of quotes, paraphrases, summaries, and personal observation/analysis. 2 to >1.0 pts A level Body paragraphs are great. They are thoughtful, well-written, and answer support the thesis in a meaningful way. The language is appropriate. It does not include first or second person pronouns. Paragraphs are organized in such a way that the instructor can easily tell the writer's intention and gets a clear view of what a completed essay might look like. Details are filled in. 1 to >0.0 pts C Level Body paragraphs exist. They make an attempt to answer the prompt and support the thesis but may not explore the content on a deep enough level. Language may not meet the formal language requirements. It could contain first or second person pronouns. It might contain contractions. Paragraphs are not organized in such a way that the instructor can easily tell the writer's intention and gets a clear view of what a completed essay might look like. Details are sparse. The writer indicates what they will write/include in the full essay but has not given any of the actual research or analysis in the outline. 0 pts F level Body Paragraphs are one or two word bullet points, incomplete sentences, or do not match the assignment. Language is completely inappropriate for the topic. Body Paragraphs narrate intention rather than state fact. (I'll add details about cats vs. Calico cats are almost always female while orange tabbies are very rarely female.) 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMeets the Requirement Does your outline reflect a complete essay? Have you used complete sentences? Have you fulfilled all research requirements listed in the essay instructions? 2 to >1.0 pts A level Outline meets every requirement from the essay instructions, with the exception of length. The writer has used completed sentences. They have include the required research in the forms of quotes, paraphrases, and/or summaries. Outline reflects genuine effort and engagement in the writing process. 1 to >0.0 pts C Level Outline meets some of the requirements from the essay instructions, with the exception of length. The writer has used mostly completed sentences. They used bullet pointed phrases in a few instances They have included the required research but have not supplied any indication as to how they will use it in their essay. Outline reflects minimal effort or engagement in the writing process. (Outline was writing because it is required but not because it will help the writing improve their writing.) Alternatively, outline is not an outline, but rather, the writer has submitted a rough draft. 0 pts F level Outline does not meet every requirement from the essay instructions, with the exception of length. The writer has not used completed sentences anywhere in the essay. They do not include any of the required research. Outline reflects a rushed product, completed at the last minute with no consideration for the writing process. 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA Formatting Does your outline follow the general MLA essay formatting guidelines? 1 to >0.5 pts A Level Yes, the MLA is perfect and beautiful in every way. 0.5 to >0.0 pts C Level An attempt was made to follow MLA formatting, but there are major errors in font, heading, header, or other general formatting requirements. 0 pts F Level Nope, no attempt was made to follow MLA formatting guidelines. 1 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA In-text Citations Have you used MLA in-text citations for all quotes, paraphrases, summaries, and/or charts/images? 1 to >0.5 pts A Level Yes, and they are perfect in everyway. 0.5 to >0.0 pts C Level There was an attempt, but there are major errors. In-text citation may contain incorrect information. Alternatively, in-text citations follow APA guidelines rather than MLA. 0 pts F Level No in-text citations where included in the making of this outline. 1 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA Works Cited Page Have you included a works cited page? Does this works cited page include every source referenced? Is it in correct MLA formatting? 2 to >1.0 pts A Level Works Cited page is gorgeous. It includes every source referenced. It follows all formatting conventions, including: Double space Alphabetical order Hanging Indent Smaller works in quotation marks. Larger works in italics. Authors listed Last, First Two authors listed Last, First and First Last. More than two authors listed Last, First, et al. Accessed date included at the end of all electronic sources. URLs are listed as plain text, with the hyperlink removed. 1 to >0.0 pts C Level Works Cited page was attempted. It includes almost every source referenced. It follows most formatting conventions, but may be missing any of the following: Double space Alphabetical order Hanging Indent Smaller works in quotation marks. Larger works in italics. Authors listed Last, First Two authors listed Last, First and First Last. More than two authors listed Last, First, et al. Accessed date included at the end of all electronic sources. URLs are listed as plain text, with the hyperlink removed. 0 pts F Level No works cited page. 2 pts Total Points: 10 PreviousNext