1. Epistemology
Paper

2. The Paper Draft & Final Version Grade Discussion Plagiarism
Draft Due Date
Draft Deadline
On Time Bonus Deadline
Emergency Deadline
50% Deadline
Turning the paper in
Grade Discussion
Plagiarism

3. Reasons that support your position
Case Selection
Issue
Position on the issue
Reasons that support your position
Objections
Label the 4 sections
Introduction
Argument
Objection & Reply
Conclusion
The Paper

4. Writing the Introduction
5 points
125 words or less.
Content
Thesis
Case Statement
Position Statement
Argument Statement
Minimal Background

5. Writing the Argument 50 points 1,000 words+ Contents
Case Information (10 points)
Argument for position (40 points)
Brainstorming
Effective argument
Arguing

6. Writing the Objection & Reply
40 points
500 words+
Contents
Objection(s)
Reply (Replies)
Effective
Arguing

7. Grading: Argument/Objection & Reply
An excellent Argument/Objection & Reply (A)
Clearly and concisely presents the case information, the issue and your position on the issue.
Presents effective and well-developed arguments.
Presents the arguments as a coherent whole.
Clearly presents how the arguments impact on the overall issue.
Presents and effectively replies to an extremely challenging objection/counter argument.
Is extremely well organized.
A good Argument/Objection & Reply (B):
Does most of what an excellent summary does, but has some flaws that prevent it from being excellent.
An adequate or average Argument/Objection & Reply (C)
Adequately presents the case information, the issue and your position on the issue.
Presents basic arguments that are relevant and connect to the issue.
Presents and adequately responds to a reasonable objection/counter argument.
Does not achieve the quality of a good body but does not have any major flaws.

8. Grading A poor Argument/Objection & Reply (D)
Does not adequately present the case information, the issue or your position on the issue.
Presents weak or poor arguments.
Contains some fallacies.
Poorly presents and replies inadequately to an objection/counter argument.
Is poorly organized.
Is incomplete.
Has some other major flaws.
A failing Argument/Objection & Reply (F)
Contains very poor arguments.
Contains fallacies.
Does not include an objection/counterargument or includes an exceptionally bad one.
Is very poorly organized.
Has other major flaws.

9. Common Mistakes Writing a Report Writing a “Compare & Contrast” paper
Assertions without Arguments
Argument, but not a moral argument
A Non-Approved Topic
Plagiarism
Common Mistakes

10. Writing the Conclusion
5 points
125 words or less.
Content
Thesis
Case Statement
Position Statement
Argument Statement
Final Relevant Remark

11. Checklist & Comment Sheet
Comment Codes
Grade