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Assignment Summary is a half draft ” i have a dream”
An introductory paragraph that attempts to gain the interest of readers and introduces your closed research
theme reading.
A full and accurate summary of the closed research theme reading ( I have a dream is the reading)
In-text citations of “They Say” summaries and quotations of the closed research theme reading and other
sources, if you use any
APA style formatting, with a References (APA)
Observation of the conventions of Standard Written English
350-450 words (no more, no less) for the half draft (References or Works Cited list does not count in the
minimum word-count requirement)
See the assessment rubric in the assignment page “M02 Writing Project 1 Summary and Response: Half
Draft” for an understanding of how the half draft will be graded
Rubric
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Length
Half draft is 350-450 words long (no more, no less), not counting References or Works Cited list
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction
Introductory paragraph attempts to gain interest of readers and introduces your closed research theme
reading
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary
Attempts summary of closed reserach theme reading that captures both overall meaning and significant
details/subpoints
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence and Citations
Attempts effective application of “They Say” moves to incorporate paraphrases and quotations from closed
research theme reading (and other sources, if used); paraphrases and quotations of sources are correctly
cited MLA style or APA style (as specified by instructor)
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocument Style
Attempts document format in APA or MLA style, as specified by your instructor, including correct
References page (APA) or Works Cited page (MLA)
5 pts
Total Points: 50