Essay Topic: Is an online education just as valid and legitimate as a traditional face-to-face education? Why or why not? You will need to take this real-world topic, develop a specific, arguable claim, and present an argument that follows the Toulmin model. Length: 750—1000 words Resources: Three database articles (EBSCOhost Web or Opposing Viewpoints.) No Web sources. Format: APA style. All sources must be cited using proper APA style. Include an APA title page, in-text citations, and reference page. Sections Your Essay Must Have: Introduction/Lead-In Claim (Note: The claim is similar in nature to a thesis statement) Data/Grounds, Warrants, and Backing. (Note: Each data/grounds will act as a supporting point for your claim. You will need at least three supporting points for your claim). Each data/ground, along with its warrant and backing, should be presented in a single paragraph. See the chart on the relationship among the elements in the Toulmin chapter of your text. Qualifier (Note: You must have one fully developed qualifier in your essay). Conclusion Evaluation: Structure and Organization: Adherence to the conventions of the Toulmin model, construction of argument, focus, transitions from one idea to the next, a thorough exploration of the chosen topic, etc. Grammar and Spelling: Essays are expected to conform to standard grammatical rules. Language: Articulate and clear arguments, variation of sentence types, complexity of language, appropriate word choice, economy of language, etc. Length and Development: Full development of ideas, paragraphs, inclusion of examples, etc. APA formatting: Correct use of APA style and formatting, proper in-text and reference page citations, etc. Reminders: Given the length of this paper, no block quotes may be used. That being said, your quotes need be under 40 words in length. This essay must follow the 70/30 rule. 70% of the essay should be your points and your ideas. No more than 30% of the essay may come from research (quotes, paraphrases, summaries). Use 3rd person voice in your essay – no “you” statements, and “I” statements (if used at all), should be used sparingly (and only to establish ethos).
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