Technology in the Workplace

Cause and Effect (Toulmin) Argument Instructions and
Checklist
Essay 3

Assignment

In Module/Week 7, you will write a 1,200–1,500-word
cause and effect argument essay from the thesis/outline that you submitted in
Module/Week 7. Your assignment is to develop a cause and effect essay following
the Toulmin Model of argument. The
research sources for this essay have
not been provided for you in
our course. All sources that you use must be credible
academic sources. You must include at least 4
quotations, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase (6
total) into your essay from at
least 3 credible sources to support your
thesis statement and provide opposing arguments. Be sure to
document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (Current APA,
MLA, or Turabian). You may include biblical support, but it does not count in
the required citations.

Cause and Effect Essay Prompt

Topics
: Technology in the Workplace

Write a cause and effect argument in which
you address one of the questions below.

“What is the impact
of technology in the American workplace?”
or
“What is the impact of Covid-19 on the
American economy?”

Helpful
Hints
·
Chapter 3 in last week’s textbook readings
includes information about the Toulmin model of argument.
·
Chapter 15 in last week’s textbook readings
includes sample student outlines and student essays for a cause and effect
(Toulmin) essay written in each of the documentation styles (APA, MLA, and
Turabian).
·
Review the Proofreading Checklist (below) to
understand the content that you must include in your essay assignment this
week.
·
Review the Essay 3 Grading Rubric in the course
before submitting your essay assignment.

Proofreading Checklist

Read through your paper and check
the appropriate boxes on the chart below. If any area of your paper needs
revision, make sure you correct it before submitting your essay.

Reading & Study Application

Successful

Needs Revision

1. Introduction:
Establishes a context for the argument by explaining the need to examine
causes or to consider effects; states the essay’s thesis/claim (Make sure you
address one of the prompt questions.)

2. Background:
Gives an overview of the situation

3. Evidence/Grounds:
discusses less important causes or effects

4. Evidence/Grounds:
discusses major causes or effects

5. Evidence/Grounds:
Integrates at least 4 quotes, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase from at least 3
outside sources

6. Analysis/Backing:
Explanation of how the evidence supports the thesis statement/topic sentences

7. Qualifier:
demonstrates limits to the argument or shows that it is not always true in
all situations.

8. Counter
Claims/ Opposing Arguments: Considers other possible causes or effects

9. Rebuttal/Refutation:
Addresses counterclaims and how they may be addressed within the scope of
your argument.

10. Conclusion:
Reinforces the argument’s main point; includes a strong concluding statement

11. Contains
pathos (emotional) appeals, ethos (values/belief) appeals, and/or logos
(factual) appeals as appropriate

12. Title
reflects issue and proposal information

13. Uses only
third person pronouns (all first and second person pronouns have been
removed)

14. If using
current APA format, contains
properly formatted, title, and References page.
If using MLA format, contains a properly formatted Works Cited page
If using Turabian format, contains a properly formatted title page and
Bibliography page

15. Double
spaced; 12-point Times New Roman font

16. Uses
signal phrases and appropriate transitions

15.
References/Works Cited/ Bibliography page includes all sources cited within the body of the essay

17. Checked
spelling, grammar/mechanics

Submitting the Assignment

When you are satisfied with the
quality of your essay, submit in the course via the SafeAssign link for
grading. Do not forget to write your degree program and whether you are using
current MLA, APA, or Turabian in the “Submission Title” field when submitting
your essay.

IMPORTANT:
Fully cite all quotations, summaries, and paraphrases used within your essay,
or those excerpts will be regarded as plagiarism and will result in a “0” on
your essay and possible course failure.

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