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GE217 – Composition II Project
Note: Please print this out for your own reference during the class.
Using critical thinking techniques, you will apply the theories and correctly use the terminology taught in this course. In order to reinforce the key objectives of the general education core, this project reinforces the ability to successfully contribute to a team goal and assume responsibility for one’s own growth and skill development.
Review Key Concepts
Debate, Dialogue, and Deliberation provide necessary information, as well as review of our personal beliefs and values, that will enable us to state our Decision, or our personal claim, and support it with evidence.
Project Objectives
5. Write an argument demonstrating the ability to utilize four different types of evidence.
9. Working as part of a team, research, prepare debate discussion points, and dialogue regarding a complex argument.
| CATEGORY | WEIGHT |
| Topic Selection | 1% |
| Project Assignment | 15% |
| Project Discussion | 20% |
| Project Submission | 24% |
| Percent of Total Grade | 60% |
Please read the project description carefully. Be sure to ask your instructor any questions you have about the project. Watch for your instructor’s comments in the project discussions. They may give you valuable information or hints.
Your postings in the Discussion Forum will be graded by the instructor according to the following criteria.
| CRITERIA | EXPLANATION |
| Posting clearly meets the stated requirements. | |
| Posting uses clearly related facts to back the stated discussion point. | Your claims should be supported by information from your documented research from either Part B or additional documented research you have completed during Part C. |
| Posting demonstrates independent thinking and interpretation. | The answers are not meant to be taken directly from the information in your research; you are to use that material to draw your own conclusions. Avoid plagiarism. |
| Thoughts are well developed. | Your thoughts must be complete and clear. Make an effort to use the concepts taught in composition classes. |
| Posting uses appropriate grammar and spelling. | Reread your answer before posting it. Make an effort to use the concepts taught in composition classes. Use proper grammar, syntax, and spelling; allow no typographical, formatting, or citation errors. Review pp. 255-265 in your Prentice Hall Reference Guide regarding tone, standard English, avoiding jargon, etc. |
Project Submission Plan
| Project Part | Requirements of Project Part |
|---|---|
| Form Team | Your instructor will divide the class into one OR two teams with pro and con sides for each team, depending on the size of the class: Your instructor will assign you: • Your team |
Deciding Arguments: Deliberation |
Introduction: If you do use additional research, be sure to cite it so the instructor can give you credit for your work. Tasks: 5. Re-read your paper once it has been refined to be sure you haven’t missed anything. Please check to make sure:
Deliverables and format: Submit your Individual Personal Decision Paper in a Microsoft Word document in a minimum of three pages. Grading Weight: Graded as the Project Submission. |
