Signature Assignment

Engl 1302: Composition II

Taking a Position on a Work of Literature or an Issue of Culture

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Assignment Title

Assignment ID (to be assigned)

Outcomes/Rubrics to be Assessed by the Assignment

o Communicationo Critical Thinkingo Personal Responsibilityo Teamwork at end of document

Assignment Description Write an essay of 650+ words (2.5+ pages) that takes a position regarding anarguable issue. The essay must

o Introduce an issue, providing background information for anuniformed reader, using content from reliable sources to create aclear context for your argument.

o Include a clearly stated thesis sentence that indicates your positionregarding the issue.

o Support that thesis effectively with evidence from reliable resources,including quotations, paraphrases, or summaries from the articles andindicating the ways that these authors may agree or disagree witheach other.

o Refute other arguments against the stand you have taken, carefullystating and evaluating the opposing authors’ positions.

o Draw an informed conclusion based on all the items listed above.o Include correct MLA citations inside the paper and at the end in a

Works Cited.o Be written in strong sentences with correct English usage.

• Complete this essay in several stages (for example: pre-writing, drafting, orediting a draft) and submit the work for each of those stages by posted deadlines

Write a 250+ word reflection addressing how your position and writing skillshave grown over the course of doing your assignment, how you dealt withchallenging concepts, and what you can do to further your knowledge in thefuture.

Assignment Design Worksheet: Written Communication ENGL 1302

Taking a Position on a Work of Literature or an Issue of Culture

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Assignment Title

Assignment ID (to be assigned)

Criterion Design (How does the assignment ask students to perform in the manner expected by the criterion?)

Context of and Purpose for Writing

o Introduce an issue, providing background information for anuniformed reader, using content from reliable sources to create aclear context for your argument.

Content Development

o Include a clearly stated thesis sentence that indicates your positionregarding the issue.

o Support that thesis effectively with evidence from reliableresources, including quotations, paraphrases, or summaries fromthe articles and indicating the ways that these authors may agreeor disagree with each other.

o Refute other arguments against the stand you have taken, carefullystating and evaluating the opposing authors’ positions.

o Draw an informed conclusion based on all the items listed above.o Complete this essay in several stages (for example: pre-writing,

drafting, or editing a draft) and submit the work for each of thosestages by posted deadlines

Genre and Disciplinary Conventions

o Include correct MLA citations inside the paper and at the end in aWorks Cited.

Sources and Evidence

o Include correct MLA citations inside the paper and at the end in aWorks Cited.

Control of Syntax and Mechanics

o Write in strong sentences with correct English usage.

Readability of Visual Elements

N/A

Relevance, Accuracy, and Integration of Visual Elements

N/A

Assignment Design Worksheet: Critical Thinking ENGL 1302

Taking a Position on a Work of Literature or an Issue of Culture

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Assignment Title

Assignment ID (to be assigned)

Criterion Design (How does the assignment ask students to perform in the manner expected by the criterion?)

Explanation of Issues

o Introduce an issue, providing background information for anuniformed reader, using content from reliable sources to create aclear context for your argument.

o Include a clearly stated thesis sentence that indicates your positionregarding the issue.

Evidence o Support that thesis effectively with evidence from reliableresources, including quotations, paraphrases, or summaries fromthe articles and indicating the ways that these authors may agreeor disagree with each other.

o Include correct MLA citations inside the paper and at the end in aWorks Cited.

Influence of Context and Assumptions

o Introduce an issue, providing background information for anuniformed reader, using content from reliable sources to create aclear context for your argument.

o Refute other arguments against the stand you have taken, carefullystating and evaluating the opposing authors’ positions.

Student’s Position o Include a clearly stated thesis sentence that indicates your positionregarding the issue.

o Draw an informed conclusion based on all the items listed above.

Conclusions and Related Outcomes

o Draw an informed conclusion based on all the items listed above.

Assignment Design Worksheet: Personal Responsibility Engl 1302

Taking a Position on a Work of Literature or an Issue of Culture

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Assignment Title

Assignment ID (to be assigned)

Criterion Design (How does the assignment ask students to perform in the manner expected by the criterion?)

Ethical Issue Recognition

o Introduce an issue, providing background information for anuniformed reader, using content from reliable sources to create aclear context for your argument.

o Include a clearly stated thesis sentence that indicates your positionregarding the issue.

o Support that thesis effectively with evidence from reliableresources, including quotations, paraphrases, or summaries fromthe articles and indicating the ways that these authors may agreeor disagree with each other.

Curiosity Write a 250+ word reflection addressing how your position and writingskills have grown over the course of doing your assignment, how you dealtwith challenging concepts, and what you can do to further your knowledgein the future.

Reflection and Self-Assessment

Write a 250+ word reflection addressing how your position and writingskills have grown over the course of doing your assignment, how you dealtwith challenging concepts, and what you can do to further your knowledgein the future.

Solving Problems Write a 250+ word reflection addressing how your position and writingskills have grown over the course of doing your assignment, how you dealtwith challenging concepts, and what you can do to further your knowledgein the future.

Evaluation of Different Ethical Perspectives or Concepts

o Refute other arguments against the stand you have taken, carefullystating and evaluating the opposing authors’ positions.

Assignment Design Worksheet: Teamwork ENGL 1302

Examining a Social Issue

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Assignment Title

Assignment ID (to be assigned)

Criterion Design (How does the assignment ask students to perform in the manner expected by the criterion?)

Contributes to Team Meetings

Facilitates the Contributions of Team Members

Individual Contributions Outside of Team Meetings

Fosters Constructive Team Climate

Responds to Conflict

Give specific examples and details in which you contributed to teammeetings (online or face-to-face). What role did you play in team meetingsor discussions (online or face-to-face)? What ideas or work did youcontribute? Consider your verbal (vocal or written tone, etc.) and nonverbalcommunication (body language, facial expressions, etc.).

Give specific examples and details of how you encouraged others toparticipate. In what ways did you encourage or support participation by allteam members?

Give specific examples and details of how you contributed to the work

accomplished by the team. Explain the assignments and the completion of

the team’s responsibilities. Was your contribution to completing the

project thorough and on time?

Give specific examples and details of how well you worked with and related

to other team members. How did you help or motivate team members in a

positive and respectful way? What constructive feedback did you provide

to team members toward the completion of the project?

Remember, a conflict is not necessarily an argument or fight; it may be a

difference of opinion or a discussion with varying viewpoints that reaches a

specific conclusion. Give specific examples and details of how you

contributed to resolving conflicts within the team? How did the team

discuss the issue or come to a conclusion? What was your role in that

process?