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Walker Wp1proposalwritingfeedbackwithrubricf2fwssp17
Walker Wp1proposalwritingfeedbackwithrubricf2fwssp17
Overview: For this first writing project you will write a proposal for a research project.
The project you propose will be researched (in Writing Project 2), written as a persuasive
essay (in Writing Project 3), and built into your Writers Website. Essentially, this
assignment asks you to
Assignment: In Writing Project 1 your task is to discover an issue you are curious about
and write a proposal that (1) illustrates pre-existing knowledge about the issue, (2)
outlines how you will research your issue, and (3) demonstrates the significance of the
issue youve chosen.
The issue you select should involve differing points of view and conflicting claims.
However, do not select an issue simply because it is controversial. Instead, you should
select an issue you are curious about and will enjoy researching and writing.
Overused Topics: For this project, challenge yourself. Delve into about a topic you don't
know much about. Unless you (1) have more than a causal connection to a topic and (2)
have obtained instructor permission, do not engage the following topics, as they
regularly do not promote innovative thought or writing:
Requirements: Your proposal must be at least 1000 words in length, attend to the
specific requirements of the assignment, and adhere to APA formatting standards
Project Submission: Much of your process work for this project will be posted to
Google Classroom and/or completed in class. Specific details about the process work of
WP1 (e.g. readings, etc.) can be found in the learning modules on BlackBoard. Your final
project will be submitted in two ways, (1) as an APA formatted document to the WP1
submission drop box on BB, and (2) as a webpage on the Writers Website that you
created in ENG 101 or at the beginning of ENG 102.
Levels of Achievement
A = Describes work that provides an unexpected perspective and a creative approach to
the rhetorical situation, genre conventions, and assignment requirements
B = Describes work that surpases an average understanding of the rhetorical situation,
genre conventions, and assignment requirements
C = Describes work that is appropriate to the rhetorical situation, genre conventions, and
assigned requirements
X = Describes work that represents a significant misunderstanding of the rhetorical
situation, genre conventions, and assignment requirements
Writing Project 1 Additional Feedback
Below are a few general comments on how you can improve your writing, reading, and critical
thinking skills. This feedback is based on issues that arise from your draft, so to learn more about
an issue, and how to address it, click on the link provided. Note that not all issues may be
marked.
Audience: This proposal does not target an audience or targets a generic audience
instead of a specific, real audience. Successful communication (in essays, chats, etc.) needs
its message to be tailored to an audiences needs. Ask yourself On whose behalf am I
conducting my research? and Which group should read my research first?
Detail: Some ideas and examples need development and elaboration. Elaboration
can take the form of descriptions that employ direct, specific details. Use specific language to
better explain the nuances of sources, claims, and ideas.
Redundancy: This essay contains several redundancies and unnecessary repeats.
Watch for phrases or longer passages that repeat words with similar meanings. Words that
don't build on the content of sentences or paragraphs are rarely necessary. Look for extra
words or phrases that do not add to the meaning of the sentence and could be removed.