An underlying principal of the United States Constitution is the protection of people’s natural rights. Explain the concept of natural rights. Choose two Amendments and explain how they help protect people’s natural rights.
Essay Length: 2 pages
Sources – 2 websites required
List your textbook on the reference page as follows:
United States Government, CK -12. (n.d.). https://www.excelhighschool.com (Links to an external site.)
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Writing assignments will be graded using the rubric below.
*** A grade of at least 12 out of 20 (60% or higher) is a requirement to complete the assignment and complete the course. A grade of 11 indicates a student must revise and resubmit within 10 days. Upon resubmission, the instructor will reevaluate the paper and assign the appropriate grade. ***
Rubric
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Writing Assignment Guidelines
General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources
Be sure to note the specific requirements for length and sources stated in the specific writing assignment.
Required Components for all assignments.
Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced
Cover Page – include the following information, centered
Title of Assignment
Student Name
Course Name
Essay – follow structure/sample outline explained below
References – written on separate page after the essay using APA Format
____________________________________________________________________________________________
In-text Citations/APA Reference Page
View the following video regarding plagiarism and citing sources in the body of the essay (in-text citations)
https://youtu.be/OsAQOnjk_To?t=3 (Links to an external site.)
When quoting or paraphrasing, in-text citations are formatted in the body of your essay as follows:
(Author, date).
if no author is provided
(Title, date).
Paraphrase example:
Excel High School writing assignments have specific length and source requirements (General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources, 2020).
Direct quote examples:
“Be sure to note the specific requirements for length and sources stated in the specific writing assignment” (General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources, 2020).
or
General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources states, “Be sure to note the specific requirements for length and sources stated in the specific writing assignment.”
References – need to be retrieved from public websites (do not use websites that require usernames/passwords). Wikipedia cannot be listed as one of the sources. Always list the course textbook as a source.
Use the following citation generator for help formatting your textbook or outside sources.
https://www.scribbr.com/ (Links to an external site.)
click Citation Tools, then choose APA Citation Generator from the drop down menu
Basic APA Website Format: Author Last Name, First Initial. (Date). Title of the Article/Page. web address
Ex. Martin, K. (2020). General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources.www.excelhighschool.com (Links to an external site.)
If no author is listed, begin with the title and format as follows:
Ex. General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources. (2020). www.excelhighschool.com (Links to an external site.)
Sample Essay Outline
I. Introduction; Paragraph 1: What is the essay about? (approx. 5 sentences)
First point/idea overview
Second point/idea overview
Third point/idea overview (if necessary)
II. Body Paragraph 2: Topic sentence for first point/idea
Supporting detail #1
Supporting detail #2
Supporting detail #3
III. Body Paragraph 3: Topic sentence transitioning to second point/idea
Supporting detail #1
Supporting detail #2
Supporting detail #3
IV. Body Paragraph 4: Topic sentence transitioning to third point/idea (if necessary)
Supporting detail #1
Supporting detail #2
Supporting detail #3
V. Concluding Paragraph 5: Analysis/What was the point of the essay? What does the information reveal?
Summary of first point/idea
Summary of second point/idea
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
main idea and supporting details address the writing prompt
5 pts
Exemplary
Exceptionally clear, focused, engaging with relevant, strong supporting details
4 pts
Proficient
Evident main idea with support which may be general or limited
3 pts
Developing
Main idea may be cloudy because supporting details are too general or lack support of topic
2 pts
Needs Improvement
Purpose and main idea are unclear, irrelevant details
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
Lacks apparent main idea; development is minimal or non-existent
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
structure, introduction, body, conclusion
5 pts
Exemplary
Effectively organized in logical manner; creative and engaging intro, body and conclusion
4 pts
Proficient
Organization is appropriate; evident attempt of clear intro, body and conclusion
3 pts
Developing
Organization is fair; may be a “list” of events; intro, body and/or conclusion not fully developed
2 pts
Needs Improvement
Lack of structure; disorganized and hard to follow; missing or weak intro, body and/or conclusion
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
Lack of coherence; confusing; no identifiable introduction or conclusion
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVoice/Word Choice/Fluency
sentence variety, grammar, spelling, punctuation
5 pts
Exemplary
Expressive and engaging, carefully chosen words, complex and varied sentences, exceptional control of standard conventions of writing
4 pts
Proficient
Functional language with broad range of words, good sentence structure with variety, strong control of conventions, errors are minor
3 pts
Developing
Sentence variety is evident but awkward, monotonous and choppy structure, control of most writing conventions
2 pts
Needs Improvement
Limited sentence variety, limited control of conventions with frequent errors
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
Lacks sentence variety and structure, difficult to follow, confusing at times, grammar errors are distracting
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
three main components must be included: title page, in-text citations, reference page
5 pts
Exemplary
The three components are error free, ample mix of quotations and paraphrasing implemented with in-text citations
4 pts
Proficient
Minimal errors in the three components and in-text citations are provided throughout the essay
3 pts
Developing
Formatting errors apparent in the three components and/or paper lacks sufficient in-text citations
2 pts
Needs Improvement
The three components are attempted but incorrectly formatted and/or paper needs additional in-text citations
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
One or more of the three components is missing, in-text citations are not implemented (automatic resubmission required indicated by a score of 11)
5 pts
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