M07 Writing Project 3 Argument: Half Draft

Closed research theme " The (Native American) Dream by Tate Walker"

Assignment SummaryHalf Draft

• Clearly developed thesis statement that takes a position in response to the class's closed research theme question
• An introductory paragraph that presents the thesis statement and frames the thesis within the context of a "conversation" related to the class's closed research theme
• Arguments in support of the thesis that include evidence from closed research theme readings, background readings, and/or independent library research, and effective reasoning that explains how the evidence proves the argument, clarifies ideas and perspectives, and/or elaborates on what the writer means (For this half draft, include as many of your arguments you can develop within the word count restrictions.)
• Effective use of transitional words and phrases to show the relationships of ideas between and within paragraphs
• In-text citations of "They Say" summaries and quotations of the closed research theme readings, background readings, and/or independent library research
• Use of at least 3 sources, at least 1 of which comes from the 4 approved databases (Opposing Viewpoints, Points of View Reference Center, Research Library ProQuest, and/or Academic Search Complete) found in the Ivy Tech Library databases. The other 2 should be closed research theme readings or background readings from our class. (For the final draft, you will need 4 sources: 1 from one of the 4 approved databases found in the Ivy Tech Library databases, 3 from our closed research theme readings and background readings.)
• APA or MLA style formatting, as specified by your instructor, with a References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) page
• Observation of the conventions of Standard Written English
• See the assessment rubric in the assignment page "M07 Writing Project 3 Argument: Half Draft" for an understanding of how the half draft will be graded.