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Cause and Effect (Toulmin) Argument Instructions and Checklist

Essay 3

Assignment

In Module/Week 7, you will write a 1,200–1,500-word cause and effect argument essay from the thesis/outline that you submitted in Module/Week 7. Your assignment is to develop a cause and effect essay following the Toulmin Model of argument. The research sources for this essay have not been provided for you in our course. All sources that you use must be credible academic sources. You must include at least 4 quotations, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase (6 total) into your essay from at least 3 credible sources to support your thesis statement and provide opposing arguments. Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (Current APA, MLA, or Turabian). You may include biblical support, but it does not count in the required citations.

Cause and Effect Essay Prompt

Topics (Choose 1): Technology in the Workplace or Covid-19 and the American economy 

Write a cause and effect argument in which you address one of the questions below. 

“What is the impact of technology in the American workplace?” 

or

“What is the impact of Covid-19 on the American economy?”

Helpful Hints

Chapter 3 in last week’s textbook readings includes information about the Toulmin model of argument.

Chapter 15 in last week’s textbook readings includes sample student outlines and student essays for a cause and effect (Toulmin) essay written in each of the documentation styles (APA, MLA, and Turabian).

Review the Proofreading Checklist (below) to understand the content that you must include in your essay assignment this week. 

Review the Essay 3 Grading Rubric in the course before submitting your essay assignment.

Proofreading Checklist

Read through your paper and check the appropriate boxes on the chart below. If any area of your paper needs revision, make sure you correct it before submitting your essay. 

  

Reading & Study Application

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Needs Revision

         

1.Introduction:   Establishes a context for the argument by explaining the need to examine   causes or to consider effects; states the essay’s thesis/claim (Make sure you   address one of the prompt questions.)

 

2.Background:   Gives an overview of the situation

 

3.Evidence/Grounds:   discusses less important causes or effects

 

4.Evidence/Grounds:   discusses major causes or effects

 

5.Evidence/Grounds:   Integrates at least 4 quotes, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase from at least 3   outside sources

 

6.Analysis/Backing:   Explanation of how the evidence supports the thesis statement/topic sentences

 

7.Qualifier:   demonstrates limits to the argument or shows that it is not always true in   all situations.

 

8.Counter   Claims/ Opposing Arguments: Considers other possible causes or effects

 

9.Rebuttal/Refutation:   Addresses counterclaims and how they may be addressed within the scope of   your argument.

 

10.Conclusion:   Reinforces the argument’s main point; includes a strong concluding statement

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• 11.Contains   pathos (emotional) appeals, ethos (values/belief) appeals, and/or logos   (factual) appeals as appropriate
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• 12.Title   reflects issue and proposal information