Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines

A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

  1. Argumentative Thesis Statement
    ❒ Have you included a thesis in your introduction that takes a clear, specific position on one side of a debatable issue?
  2. Argument Development
    ❒ Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your ?
    ❒ Is the argument supported using rhetorical appeals and source material?
    ❒ Is your essay 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words)? If not, which details do you need to add or remove?
  3. Research
    ❒ Have you cited outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase techniques?
    ❒ Are the sources incorporated smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information?
    ❒ Have you referenced a range of at least 7 credible sources?
    ❒ Have you properly cited your sources according to APA style guidelines?
    ❒ Have you included an reference page below your essay?
  4. Reflection
    ❒ Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
    ❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
    B. Reflection
    DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
    Provide one example of a place where you have used rhetorical appeals or source material to support your argument. How does this enhance your essay? (2-3 sentences)
    Touchstone 4 is a revision of this draft. What kind of feedback would be helpful for you as you revise? Are there parts of your draft that you’re uncertain of? (3-4 sentences)
    D. Requirements
    The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:
    Composition must be 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words).
    Double-space the composition and use one-inch margins.
    Use a readable 12-point font.
    All writing must be appropriate for an context.