Argumentative Essay Required Topic: Adolescents and Internet Safety Please see the attached file for more details . Thankyou!

Introduction and Thesis

 Introduction clearly states what the author is trying to convince the reader of regarding the topic being argued. This includes the stance and the reasons for the stance.
 Introduction clearly explains the topic and defines relevant terms

Maximum score

15

Argument and Reasoning

 There is a clear argument presented not just a description of facts.
 Argument is convincing. The writer has successfully demonstrated the validity of their claims.
 Argument is well-supported (i.e. there is relevant evidence to support claims).
 Counter-argument is considered and fairly represented with supporting evidence.

Maximum score

20

Pattern of Organization

 Paragraphs are consistently well developed, with a clear topic sentence and appropriate number of sentences that provide examples and develop points.
 Every paragraph works to support the general thesis with paragraphs linked by a common sense of purpose and each claim synthesized with a summary statement.
 Paragraphs follow the pattern of organization established in the thesis statement.

Maximum score

20

Conclusion

 Argument has been synthesized so that the reader is left with a clear understanding of what the claims were and the evidence used to support those claims.
 Does not simply repeat the thesis statement.
 Follows the pattern of organization established in the thesis statement.

Maximum score

15

Resources/Research

 Cited material is relevant (i.e. Sources serve to strengthen the authority of the argument).
MINIMUM OF 4 REFERENCES
 Cited material is reliable and authoritative.
 Annotations are complete with name of author, name of journal etc. summary, and indicates which claim
it supports. – annotate 2 references

Maximum score

10

Format and Style (APA 6th Edition )

 Title Page adheres to APA format – see sample title page on Moodle
 All pages follow APA 6 format (Running head, margins, double spacing, page numbers, etc…)
 In-text citations adhere to APA format
 Reference page adheres to APA format

Maximum score

10

Grammar and Composition Total

Grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation

Maximum score

 Diction – precision and clarity of writing.

o Word Choices (avoidance of the use of loaded language, of ambiguity, of informal or colloquial/slang language, of contractions, of abbreviations).

Maximum score