FC 310 Kaplan University Week 15 Societies Can Be Truly Inclusive Essay The topic of the essay is « Societies can be truly inclusive » and the instructions are in the uploaded files Assessment Instructions
Key Information:
Assessment title:
Argumentative Essay
Module Name:
Logic and Critical Thinking
Module Code:
FC310
Tutor’s Name:
Megan Reeves
Assessment will be set in:
Week 15
Assessment is due in:
Week 20
Assessment weighting:
50%
Assessment Task Instructions:
Core Task:
You will be required to write an argumentative essay in response to an essay question. The essay must present a clear argument
and a counter-argument. Length of essay is 1000 – 1500 words.
An example question is ‘Should the United States make English the official national language?’ Your tutor will give you the essay
subject you should write about.
Structure:
The suggested structure for this assignment is as follows:
The Introduction
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sets the question/topic against a wider background
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clarifies my understanding of the question/ topic
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defines key or problematic terms
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outlines the approach I will be taking to the question/topic
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includes a clear thesis (statement) with an argument included
In the main body of the essay:
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all key points are clearly presented
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the points made are systematically backed up by facts/evidence/examples
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quotations and references to other works are accurately cited
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any diagrams, figures or tables are properly labelled
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different viewpoints and synthesised and analysed
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a counter-argument and a refutation are included
The conclusion:
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brings together/summarises the main points
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links back to the question/topic
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revisits the thesis (statement)
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states clearly logical conclusion(s)
Theory and/or task resources required for the assessment:
You must conduct a secondary research for this assessment finding relevant sources independently. The sources must be
relevant to the essay question. You are expected to have a minimum of ten (10) academic sources.
Assessment reference style:
You must include a Harvard style Reference List at the end of your report. A full bibliography is NOT required.
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Expected word count:
You are expected to write 1000 – 1500 words following the specific structure outlined above.
Learning Outcomes Assessed:
The following learning outcomes are assessed in this task:
MLO 1: Define and explain key ideas relating to logic, reasoning and argumentation and apply these in debating hypothetical
and real-world issues.
MLO 2: Understand, analyse and evaluate arguments in spoken and written texts and identify and explain flaws.
MLO 3: Construct, present and defend an argument in speech and writing.
Submission Requirements:
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You should provide a title page including the following information: module code and title (e.g. FC310 Logic and Critical
Thinking), title of assignment, your student number, your tutor’s name, the total number of words and the submission date.
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You must submit a copy to Turnitin (details to be provided separately).
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Each page should have a header with the module code, module title and your student number.
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The line spacing should be double spacing.
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The font type should be Arial or Times New Roman.
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The font size should be 12.
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The pages must be numbered.
Assessments submitted after the submission deadline may incur penalties or may not be accepted.
Assessment Mark:
Your debate will be marked for:
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Content and argument (40%)
Critical evaluation and use of sources (40%)
Structure, Coherence and Clarity (10%)
Presentation and Referencing (10%)
The total number marks available for the Final Argumentative Essay is 100.The rubric is available via the VLE.
Assessment Feedback:
Your tutor will mark the assignment and provide you with a written feedback sheet.
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