Persuasive Assignment: Final Draft Assessment Description Do the following: Use feedback from your first draft to revise and

PHI-105 Persuasive Essay Guidelines

Topics 1-7: Full-Course Assignment

1) Throughout this course, you will work on writing a persuasive essay of 750–1,000 words (roughly three to five pages).

2) The essay-writing process is broken down into seven parts. Each part will be due in a different topic and graded separately.

a) Topic and Audience (due by the end of Topic 1)

b) Brainstorm (due by the end of Topic 2)

c) Thesis Statement (due by the end of Topic 3)

d) Outline (due by the end of Topic 4)

e) First Draft (due by the end of Topic 5)

f) Peer Review (due by the end of Topic 6)

g) Final Draft (due by the end of Topic 7)

3) Your essay will be informed by the topic readings and the use of a minimum of three peer-reviewed journal articles, that you will need to locate using the GCU Library. Use the PHI-105 Library Guide to help find peer-reviewed sources: https://libguides.gcu.edu/PHI-105

4) For this essay, you will begin by choosing a topic from the list provided in the “Persuasive Essay: Topic and Audience Worksheet.” If you would like to write about a topic that is not on the list, you may ask the instructor for permission.

5) Next, take a position on your topic by deciding if you are for or against the topic or agree or disagree with specific issues related to the topic. This would be considered the “writing prompt,” or what you will be responding to in your essay.

6) The goal of this essay is for you to persuade your audience to agree with your position. Your written essay should demonstrate critical thinking by adhering to the following principles which will be studied throughout the course:

a) Manage emotions and avoid fallacies.

b) Provide evidence to support your position.

c) Acknowledge other perspectives and evaluate assumptions about the topic.

d) Use facts and figures when appropriate.

7) Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

8) This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

9) You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

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Topic 7 Rubric: Persuasive Essay: Final Draft

Criteria	% Value	1: Unsatisfactory	2: Insufficient	3: Approaching	4: Acceptable	5: Target
% Scaling		0%	65%	75%	85%	100%
Content – 75%
Objective Perspective and Position Objective Perspective and Position	20%	Addresses a single source or view of the argument and fails to clarify presented position relative to one’s own.	Appropriately identifies one’s own position on the topic. Vague explanation of the position is given. Little reference to specific issues related to the topic is made. Position completely appeals to emotion instead of reason.	Appropriately identifies one’s position on the topic. Explains the position taken in a coherent way. Sound reference to specific issues related to the topic is made. Position mostly appeals to emotion instead of reason.	Formulates a clear and precise point of view of the topic. Clearly explains the position taken. Sound and detailed reference to specific issues related to the topic is made. Position appeals mostly to reason.	Formulates a clear and precise point of view of the topic. Comprehensively explains the position taken. Specific issues related to the topic are fully presented in great detail. Position appeals to reason.
Word Count Word Count	5%	Word count is less than half the minimum or more than double the maximum.	Body of essay is more than 100 words over or under the word count.	Body of essay is more than 50 but less than 100 words over or under the word count.	Body of essay is over or under the word count by 50 words or less.	Within the appropriate word count.
Evidence/Argues to Persuade Argues to persuade	25%	No real persuasive argument is made. No outside sources are used. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.	Presents a vague argument relative to the topic and presents no evidence to support the argument. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect. Fewer than three outside sources are used. No Peer Reviewed sources used.	Presents an argument relative to the topic and presents minimal evidence to support the argument. Not all evidence is relevant to the argument. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present. At least three outside sources are used with at least one peer-reviewed journal article.	Presents an argument relative to the topic and presents key evidence to support the argument through a synthesis of paraphrased and quoted material. Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used. Three sources are used. At least two peer reviewed journal articles are used.	Presents an argument relative to the topic and presents key evidence to support the argument through a synthesis of paraphrased research. Identifies not only the main issues, but also the embedded, implicit, or unspoken aspects of the topic. At least three peer reviewed journal articles are used. Direct quotes are minimal.
Principles of Critical Thinking Adheres to principles of critical thinking to manage emotions and avoid fallacies. Logical reasoning is used within arguments. Upholds persuasive tone rather than manipulative. Acknowledge other perspectives and evaluate assumptions about the topic.	25%	Fails to adhere to almost all principles of critical thinking.	Adheres to few principles of critical thinking.	Adheres to some principles of critical thinking on a surface level.	Adheres to many principles of critical thinking. Use of the principles is clear to see.	Adheres to most of the principles of critical thinking. Attempts to incorporate each one in a logical and fluid way.
Organization and Effectiveness – 20%
Thesis, Position, or Purpose Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.	7%	The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident. Thesis is not stated in the conclusion.	The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience. Thesis is not stated in the conclusion.	The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience. Thesis is not stated in the conclusion.	The thesis, position, or purpose is clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is stated within the conclusion.	The thesis, position, or purpose is comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Thesis is clearly restated in the conclusion.
Development, Paragraph Structure, and Transitions Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.	7%	Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.	Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.	Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.	A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.	There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Includes topic sentences that are persuasive and align with thesis statement. Includes details and rationale that support the main points of each supporting paragraph. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless with transition between paragraphs
Mechanics of Writing Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.	6%	Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.	Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.	Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.	Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.	No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Format – 5%
Format Uses appropriate style, such as APA, for college, subject, and level.	2%	Appropriate format is not used.	Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing.	Appropriate format and is used, although there are some obvious errors.	Appropriate format is used with only minor errors.	No errors in formatting are present.
Documentation Documents sources in APA using in-text citations, and references.	3%	No reference page is included. No citations are used.	Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.	Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.	Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.	In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

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PERSUASIVE ESSAY 1

Persuasive Essay First Draft

Daniel Odusola-Stephen

PHI-105- 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Grand Canyon University

March 8, 2022.

Reading Stimulates the Imagination of Children and Expands their Understanding of the

World.

No matter how old you grow, there's always that one book you remember reading from your childhood. You don't just recall the experience because of the storyline but also the feeling you got while reading the book. Normally, you will remember how reading the book captured your imagination and triggered your mind/brain to picture an entire world for you to explore. Like you felt, reading helps children have imagination and create virtual scenes in their minds. Research has shown that children who develop imagination through being read to or reading by themselves tend to have a great memory and the ability to create imaginations and scenes in their brains. In this essay, I will discuss the main benefits of reading in children.

To Foster Comprehension Skills.

It would be best if you allowed your children to read out loud. When they read aloud, they get to develop the skills and abilities to comprehend words. Many people prefer reading silently. However, experts argue that reading aloud is important, especially in improving your memory (Levy and Preece, 2018). When you form words and then say them aloud, you get to enhance your memory in that you will remember those words in due time. According to research, saying words physically build's up to your memory capacity.

When we talk of comprehension skills, we have several types of the same. These include:

· Being able to pinpoint the primary ideas as well as key details

· The ability to recognize events in a paragraph and arrange them in the right sequence

· The ability to understand and answer Recall questions

· The ability to understand the flow of the story and make predictions of the next scene

· Being able to recognize new vocabulary

According to Levy and Preece (2018) hearing words helps understand and absorb ideas easily. Experts claim that listening is one of the most effective strategies to apply while reading. A bigger percentage of children find it harder to comprehend written words compared to dictated or said words.

Children should be provided with lots of practicing books at the right time. Parents and guardians must provide enough reading books and materials but let it be at the right time. If the children develop a passion and love for reading, they need to have easy access to books and other reading materials (Levy and Preece 2018).

Teachers, parents, and guardians should regularly talk to children about their reading. Well, learning without feedback could not be as effective as expected. That's why parents and teachers need to talk with their children concerning their reading and help them know their mistakes. This way, they will learn even faster and effectively (Bano and Qutoshi, 2018).

Comprehension skills in children can be developed through various strategies. These include:

· Reading aloud

· Availability of enough reading materials

· Rereading to enhance fluency

· Discuss what you are reading

· Consulting the teacher.

To Increase Vocabulary

Reading is one of the most important skills for kids. It comes along with several advantages. One of these advantages includes developing the ability and skills to identify new vocabulary. A vocabulary refers to the words that a person can read and comprehend. When your child knows more vocabulary or words, they can read and understand whatever they are reading (Brooks and Fraser 2021).

According to brooks and Fraser (2018) Vocabulary is key to comprehending what you read. If your child doesn't understand most of the words in the reading materials, they will not understand the information on it. Therefore, it is important that children keep learning new words and understanding them. This way, they will become good readers, which translates to being a good listener with a better ability to create imaginations.

Therefore, it is right to conclude that vocabularies can improve communication when reading, listening, speaking, or even writing. This means that the more vocabulary you learn, the more effective your communication skills improves.

Vocabularies can be used to evaluate the reading expertise of a child. If a child can identify as many vocabularies as possible, they are good with reading and vice versa. When they choose the right words for the right context and start relating the words with real-life situations, you know they are well conversant with the vocabulary. If a child has good vocabulary knowledge, they will have a good performance at school (Brooks and Fraser, 2021).

The importance of vocabulary in children is reflected in how it can improve communication in areas like speaking, reading, listening, and writing.

Expose the Child to a New World of Fantasy.

When a child reads regularly, the optimal patterns of brain development are stimulated. When a child reads or listens to a storybook, they create imaginations and corresponding scenes in their brain. This has been correlated with building the memory capacity of your child's brain. A good example is when an individual recalls the lines and events from a storybook they read or listened to many years ago (Stievano and Antonietti, 2019).

According to Stievano and Antonietti (2019) reading captures children's imagination through adventures, characters, and illustrations. Over and over, various research has proved that children who read and create relative imagination of the events in a storybook develop a sharp memory and sharp comprehensive skills. The more they read, the more they advance their knowledge. They get open to more ideas and better understand various situations and things. When the child reads, they let the word describe an image and manipulate it in their minds.

Children can improve their social skills as they relate to the characters of their books. While reading, they get to create their unique world on their minds and explore it. In the process, they get to understand the characters better and thus create better social skills. There is a link between reading and children's imagination, social play, and social interactions (Stievano and Antonietti, 2019).

Conclusion

The importance of reading in children can be highlighted on the various benefits like the

improvement of the child's communication skills, improving their vocabulary and exposing the

child to new worlds of fantasy.

Comprehensive skills allow the child to develop their communication skills like reading

and speaking. This is important as the child grows faster and can communicate fluently.

The same applies to vocabulary in children. Studies have highlighted the importance of

vocabulary in the child's overall performance. Reading also expands the child's imagination, making it easier to connect with their peers.

Final remarks:

Reading is important for the development of children. However, most countries are still behind in encouraging reading in children, making it impossible to benefit from reading.

Implementing strategies for encouraging reading in children will ensure they develop their

minds.

References

Bano, J., Jabeen, Z., & Qutoshi, S. B. (2018). Perceptions of teachers about the role of parents in developing reading habits of children to improve their academic performance in schools. Journal of Education and Educational Development, 5(1), 42. https://doi.org/10.22555/joeed.v5i1.1445

Brooks, G., Clenton, J., & Fraser, S. (2021). Exploring the importance of vocabulary for English as an additional language learners’ reading comprehension. Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 11(3), 351-376. https://doi.org/10.14746/ssllt.2021.11.3.3

Cancer, A., Stievano, G., Pace, G., Colombo, A., & Antonietti, A. (2019). Cognitive processes underlying reading improvement during a rhythm-based intervention. A small-scale investigation of Italian children with dyslexia. https://doi.org/10.3390/children6080091

Levy, R. A., Hall, M., & Preece, J. (2018). Examining the links between parents' relationships with reading and shared reading with their pre-school children. https://doi.org/10.17583/ijep.2018.3480

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PERSUASIVE ESSAY FIRST DRAFT FEEDBACK/SCORES

Criteria Description

Objective Perspective and Position

5. Target 12 points

Formulate a clear and precise point of view of the topic. Comprehensively explains the position taken. Specific issues related to the topic are fully presented in great detail. Position appeals to reason.

Criteria Comments Your Score is 10.2/12

Please use third person in academic writing. https://www.grammarly.com/blog/first-second-and-third-person/

a clear aeference to specific issues related to the topic is made. Position appeals mostly to r

Criteria Description

Principles of Critical Thinking

5. Target 15 points

Adheres to principles of critical thinking to manage emotions and avoid fallacies. Logical reasoning is used within arguments. Upholds persuasive tone rather than manipulative. Acknowledge other perspectives and evaluate assumptions about the topic.

on.

Criteria Comments Your Score is 11.22/15

Do not forget to acknowledge other perspectives and evaluate assumptions about the topic. You can do this just before summarizing your essay in your conclusion. 1-2 sentences that show other perspectives. This is considered a counter argument. By including a counter argument, it will demonstrate you have researched and understand both side of the topic.

Criteria Description

Thesis, Position or Purpose

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target 4.2 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Thesis is clearly restated in the conclusion.

Criteria Comments Your Score is 3.57/4.2

Use your thesis from your outline.

Development, Paragraph, Structure & Transition

Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.

5. Target 4.2 points

Criteria Comments Your Score is 3.15/4.2

Your essay should only be five paragraphs.

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

5. Target 3.6 points

Criteria Comments Your Score is 2.7/3.6

Please use third person in academic writing. https://www.grammarly.com/blog/first-second-and-third-person/

Criteria Description

Format

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, for college, subject, and level.

5. Target 1.2 points

Criteria Comments Your Score is 1.02/1.2

Please review the APA 7th edition Style Guide and APA Style Template (without Abstract) found in the "Style Guides & Templates" section of the Student Success Center here: http://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/v3.1/#/tools/writing-center

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