English 101 Paper

This is a toulmin argument paper. ROUGH DRAFT PAPER… Please read all instructions carefully..No Plagiarism Paper..

ENGL101

Essay 3: Toulmin Model Argument about the Environment

Instructions

Draft a 1200-word (4-5-page) essay using the Toulmin Model argument in response to the following prompt:

· What specific action(s) should Christians take regarding the environment and its preservation or restoration?

For this assignment, be sure to:

· Follow the appropriate formatting style for your degree program (MLA, APA, or Turabian).

· Use at least five e

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ternal sources (including relevant readings in your textbook and/or any other sources you might find).

· Use a combination of quotes, summaries, and paraphrases.

· Use signal phrases and proper in-text citations.

· Include a References/Works Cited page, which lists all sources you used, including any images. Note: Any images you might use in your essay to support your argument must not take up more than 1/3 of a page (with 1″ margins), and they will not count in the total page count for the assignment.

· Conduct your own research. Some website resources are listed in the Reading and Study folder; however, they are just a start.

· Use the Grading Rubric, Outline Suggestions, and Proofreading Checklist (provided below) to draft and revise your essay.

· Include your thesis statement and outline on a separate page at the end of the document.

· Type your degree program and which style of writing you are using (MLA, APA, or Turabian) in the “Submission Title” field of the SafeAssign link in the module so that your instructor can grade your essay accordingly.

Be sure to cite fully all quotations, summaries, paraphrases, and images. If you fail to give credit for outside material, it will be regarded as plagiarism and will result in a “0” on your essay and possibly course failure.

This assignment must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8.

Proofreading Checklist

Part 1:

Read through your paper and check the appropriate boxes on the chart below. If any area of your paper needs revision, make sure you correct it before submitting your final essay. One of the best ways to proofread your writing is to read it backward to forward, sentence-by-sentence. This helps you to see words and ideas you may have missed. Another very successful tool for proofreading is to read your work out loud to someone else. Students often think that handing their paper to someone and asking them to read it is the same thing, but it isn’t. Instead, ask them to listen while you read your own words. You will immediately hear what you missed or want to improve in your writing.

Feature	Successful	Needs Revision
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1. Clearly shows my opinion
2. Tells a story that reflects my opinion
3. Contains pathos (emotional) appeals
4. Contains ethos (values/belief) appeals
5. Contains logos (factual) appeals
6. Title reflects my issue and opinion
7. Contains appropriate header for my discipline (APA or Turabian)
8. If using APA, contains properly formatted title and abstract pages
9. Double-spaced
10. Margins are 1 inch wide on all sides
11. Font is New Times Roman, 12 pt.
12. References/Works Cited page includes all sources used for this essay
13. Spellchecked

Part 2:

When you are satisfied with the quality of your essay, post it to Blackboard via the SafeAssign link for grading. Do not forget to write your degree program and whether you are using MLA, APA or Turabian in the “Submission Title” field when submitting your paper.

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Here is a sample Toulmin argumentation. The example provided will relatively help you get a clearer understanding of how this technique works.

“Smoking in Public Places Should be Banned”
Smoking in public places should be banned (claim) because it puts other people, especially children and pregnant women, at risk of breathing smoke from cigarettes (ground). Smoking in public places also endangers people who have respiratory ailments (ground). Recent studies show that almost (qualifier) 80% of those who ingest secondhand smoke from public smokers have a higher risk of getting respiratory problems than smokers themselves (data).
Banning an act that causes problems to innocent civilians is helpful in many ways (warrant). If smoking in public places is banned, we actually reduce or totally eradicate the danger of putting non-smokers at risk of developing lung and heart problems (backing statement). Moreover, if we ban smoking in public places, we also stop the smokers from further increasing their chances of acquiring health problems for themselves (backing statement).
While it can be said that not all people who smoke in public areas are always causing harm to others, it remains a fact that smoking per se is a cause of health problems (rebuttal). It is not enough to say that the size of affected people are relatively just a small fraction; plenty or few, one person put at risk is more than enough (rebuttal). It is only the case that smoking in public places, therefore, should be banned.
There are many other samples/examples of

Toulmin arguments

. For starters, you may want to know more about

Toulmin arguments,

how to write a Toulmin argument

, or

Rogerian arguments

.

ENGL 101

Outline Suggestions

One of the most common difficulties students experience while writing a paper is organization. After you have generated some ideas for your piece, you will want to create an outline. Use this information to create an outline for each of your essays before you write your initial draft. Remember that outlines are subject to change as the ideas in your essays evolve. Simply use the outline as a way to get you started.
At the end of each essay you submit in this course, you should include a page that includes your thesis statement and your finished outline. This way, your instructor will be able to view the progression of your writing.

Outlines will vary depending on the exact goal of the piece, but every outline ought to contain the following elements:

I. Introduction

A. Interest-catcher that relates to your thesis

B. Sentence that connects your interest-catcher to your thesis

C. Your thesis, which identifies the topic and reveals the central claim you are making

about the issue

D. Overview of your main points (optional)

II. Several Body Paragraphs with Main Supporting Points (Remember that these should support the claim you’ve made in your thesis!)

A. Topic sentence introducing the focus of the paragraph in some clear way

B. Specific example(s), facts(s), story(ies) that support your point. When necessary, use

properly cited quotes, paraphrases, or summaries.

C. Your explanation and analysis of example(s)

D. Summative sentence

*Remember to provide transitions for your reader!

III. Body Paragraph(s) Discussing Opposition (This could also be addressed before your supporting points. There are other possibilities for organization, but it takes great care to make the flow of thoughts understandable to the reader, so we will just start with these.)

A. Topic sentence identifying opposing viewpoint

B. Explanation as to why you disagree

C. Examples, facts, stories that support your reason for disagreement

D. Summative sentence

*Remember transition(s).

IV. Conclusion

A. Sums up what you talked about in your body paragraphs

B. Reiterates your thesis in different words

C. Drives home any final thoughts or call for action

Remember that this is just a rough guide, not a strict formula.