For this week's assignment, using the information from the sources you have collected for your research topic, you will create a working outline of your argumentative paper. Following the guidelines

Discussion Forum Rubric Criteria Good Satisfactory Inadequate No Submission Initial Post Addresses all components of the discussion forum prompt. Applies the key concepts and ideas covered in the weekly readings and resources . Meets the minimum word count requirement (if applicable) . Posts by Wednesday. (25 -21 points) Addresses some components of the discussion forum prompt.

Applies some of the key concepts and ideas covered in the weekly readings and resources . Partially meets (50% -80%) the minimum word count requirement . Posts by Friday . (20-16 points) Initial response does not address the discussion forum prompt . Does not apply the key concepts and ideas covered in the weekly readings and resources . Significantly below (less than 50%) the minimum word count requirement. Posts by Sunday. (15-10 points) No initial post by Sunday. (0 Points) Peer response Responds to peer s and comments on key ideas, makes comparisons/contrasts, and/or offers suggestions for improvement. Meet s the required number of peers by Sunday. (15 -13 points) Responds to peers, but offers minimal commentary on key ideas and concepts. Offers few or no insights or suggestions. Does not meet the required number of peers by Sunday. (12-10 Points) Responds to peers, but in a superficial manner. Demonstrates no engagement, and offers no insights or suggestions for improvement. OR No peer response by Sunday. (9-5 Points) No peer response by Sunday. (0 Points)