Half publish
Clearly developed thesis statement that takes a position in response to the classs 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 classs 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 publish, 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 Ivy Tech Library databases. The other 2 should be closed research theme readings or background readings from our class. (For the final publish, you will need 4 sources: 1 from 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
600-700 words (no more, no less) for the half publish (Works Cited or References list does not count in the minimum word-count requirement)
See the assessment rubric in the assignment page M07 Writing Project 3 Argument: Half publish for an understanding of how the half publish will be graded