Throughout this module you have been working attentively on your persuasive essay. Submit the final version here.
Persuasive Essay Overview
The term “college student” corrals a wide range of types of students in a single term. It stands to reason that different groups of people have different motivations for entering higher education, different goals while they are there, and different definitions of success once they graduate.
For this essay, you will select a specific category of college students, define a practice that could lead to enhanced success for that category, and argue for the adoption of that practice.
The thesis for this essay will persuade readers in the target audience to adopt the practice you’ve identified, in order to help them achieve better outcomes while in college. The thesis will be supported in the body of the essay with evidence demonstrating why this practice will increase success and how it can be implemented.
Assignment Details
The final essay will be 750-1000 words long. It will include a thesis statement that is supported by evidence. It will be well-organized, and display evidence of careful application of the writing process.
Rubric
In order to successfully complete this assessment, a submitted essay must reach “Meets or Exceeds Expectations” in all categories.
Criteria Ratings
Topic & Thesis Statement Meets or Exceeds Expectations
essay topic has been personalized to refine the assignment prompt
contains a clearly identifiable persuasive thesis statement that drives the essay content
Approaching Expectations
essay topic is a generic answer to the assignment prompt
contains a persuasive thesis statement that relates to most essay content
Does Not Meet Expectations
essay topic does not match the assignment prompt
does not contain a persuasive thesis statement, or thesis statement does not relate to most essay content
Evidence Meets or Exceeds Expectations
sufficient and varied evidence provided to justify the thesis statement
draws on academic and personal sources as needed
Approaching Expectations
insufficient evidence provided to justify the thesis statement
draws only upon personal sources (personal examples, anecdotes)
Does Not Meet Expectations
no evidence provided, or evidence does not justify the thesis statement
Organization Meets or Exceeds Expectations
contains a clearly identifiable introduction, body section, and conclusion
follows a logical pattern of development
applies transitions effectively
Approaching Expectations
contains an introduction, and/or body section, and/or conclusion
has a pattern of development, but needs further attention to paragraphing
insufficient use of transitions
Does Not Meet Expectations
missing introduction, body section, or conclusion elements
no clear pattern of development
little to no use of transitions
Editing and Proofreading Meets or Exceeds Expectations
evidence that higher-order editing concerns have been identified and addressed
evidence that lower-order proofreading concerns have been identified and addressed, though minor patterns of error might remain
Approaching Expectations
higher-order editing concerns may not have been addressed
lower-order editing concerns may not have been addressed. Significant patterns of error remain.
Does Not Meet Expectations
fundamental issues with higher-order editing concerns present in draft
fundamental issues with lower-order editing concerns present in draftThroughout this module you have been working attentively on your persuasive essay. Submit the final version here.
Persuasive Essay Overview
The term “college student” corrals a wide range of types of students in a single term. It stands to reason that different groups of people have different motivations for entering higher education, different goals while they are there, and different definitions of success once they graduate.
For this essay, you will select a specific category of college students, define a practice that could lead to enhanced success for that category, and argue for the adoption of that practice.
The thesis for this essay will persuade readers in the target audience to adopt the practice you’ve identified, in order to help them achieve better outcomes while in college. The thesis will be supported in the body of the essay with evidence demonstrating why this practice will increase success and how it can be implemented.
Assignment Details
The final essay will be 750-1000 words long. It will include a thesis statement that is supported by evidence. It will be well-organized, and display evidence of careful application of the writing process.