Assignment Guidelines

Summary of Positions

Assignment Guidelines DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines. 1. Summary of Positions ? Have you briefly introduced the author and publication context (year, journal, etc.) of Article 1? ? Have you included a summary of the stance presented in Article 1? ? Have you briefly introduced the author and publication context (year, journal, etc.) of Article 2? ? Have you included a summary of the stance presented Article 2? 2. Thesis/Claim ? Does you claim address both sides of the issue, including specific points raised in the articles? ? Does your claim present a clear, workable solution that could be viewed as a "middle ground" between the two sides? 3. Analysis ? Have you backed up your claim using facts from both sides of the argument? ? When using direct quotations, have you supplemented them with your own explanation of their relevance? 4. Reflection ? Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses? ? Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment? B. Reflection DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions. How does the Rogerian model of argument help you better understand the topic that’s being discussed? Why is it a good practice to acknowledge both sides of the argument? (3-4 sentences) Will you use the Rogerian Approach in your own argumentative essay? Why or why not? (2-3 sentences) C. Rubric Summary of Positions Introduce the two sources and summarize each side of the argument. Thesis/Claim Present a thesis that advocates for a solution to satisfy both sides of the argument Organization Exhibit competent organization and writing techniques. Style Establish a consistent, informative tone and make thoughtful stylistic choices. Conventions Follow conventions for standard English Reflection Reflect on progression and development throughout the course.