Definitional Argument essay

December 20, 2022

Definitional Argument essay

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

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Definitional Argument essay

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Question Description

Essay #4: Definitional Argument

Task Sheet

PURPOSE

This essay culminates the course; it should demonstrate your ability in all areas of argumentative writing that the course has covered. Emphasize advanced sentence structure, vocabulary usage, criteria/match sections that include scholarly research to support you claim, and rebuttal with refute skills. Emphasize unity and coherence in your writing; use a variety of transitional words to help your essay flow well. Correct MLA format (in-text citations, Works Cited, etc) is a ‘must.’

Minimum: 3 pages of text (does not include the Works Cited page or the Heading on page 1.)

TASK & TOPIC

Your essay must include the following:

Organization Plan:

1. Introduce the issue and state your claim: You will make up a hypothetical case/story/anecdote (“attention grabber” to engage your reader’s attention in the introduction), definition of the ‘key’ or disputed term, and state your claim in the thesis statement

Example for Thesis: Race car drivers are not true athletes because…****go right into the definition of an “athlete” that will lead into the two criteria. You may either use a reputable dictionary or make up your own definition for the disputed or ‘key’ term.

In a formal definition essay, the thesis is usually the formal definition. The significance, importance, relevance, or value of discussing this term is usually provided in the introduction.

2. Criteria and Match Arguments Section (at least 2 criteria for this essay) State your two criteria for this case and argue that your case either does or does not meet the criteria. Use your research to support your claim. RESEARCH……facts, evidence, reasons.

3. Respond to possible objections: look at the other side of the issue: Rebuttal and Refute. Anticipate the objections and address the opposite side of the issue….using MORE of your research to support your claim.

4. Conclusion. Wrap up, tie up the essay. Return to your ‘hypothetical’

case/story (in your introduction) to end this essay. End with something memorable.

Select one of the Following Topics for your Definitional Essay:

a. highly skilled video game players (or race car drivers, golfers) are/are not true athletes

b. cheerleaders are/are not true athletes

c. fishing is/is not a sport

d. a gourmet chef is/is not a true artist

e. a Mazda Miata is/is not a true sports car

f. for purposes of a college graduation requirement, American Sign language is/is not a “foreign language”

g. NASCAR is/is not a sport

****This is a true argumentative essay. ****

You will need:

1. Introduction:

A.)begin with a hypothetical case or anecdote that will introduce the argument (See the Sample passed out and discussed in class).

B.) state a claim (the definition of the key or “disputed” term) in the introduction with the thesis statement….should be in a “because” statement

2. Criteria: what has to be met for the definition

3. Match: support your claim with reputable research and evidence

4. Look at the opposing sides (rebuttals); address those rebuttals

5. Refute those rebuttals with more evidence

6. Conclusion: summarize, wrap up, tie up the essay. Refer back to the anecdotal case in your introduction

Required: minimum of two reputable, scholarly sources. More would be advisable. Use the sources throughout the paper…not just incidentally here and there. These will appear throughout the paper as in-text citations and will correspond on the Works Cited page. Remember that if you don’t credit the original source, you have committed plagiarism.

***In general, a research paper should have approx. 3 in-text citations per page of text.

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Definitional Argument essay

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.