+ What is APA Citations?

You need citations when you:

1. use a quotation.
2. paraphrase.
3. use statistics or data.
4. use any information from someone besides you.

Let's look at some examples of acceptable citation. In each example the source is Sam Landfried:

1. Quotation:
   Sam Landfried says, "Don't plagiarize!"
2. Paraphrase:
   Sam Landfried says plagiarism is a serious academic crime. 
3. Statistics:
   According to Sam Landfried, 0% of people who plagiarize their final draft will receive credit.
4. Other times:
   Many popular opinions, including that of Sam Landfried, thinks plagiarism is easy to avoid, so those who plagiarize are just lazy. 

There is an alternative form of citation called "parenthetical" citations. They look like this:

Plagiarism is dishonest, unethical and will earn you a 0 on your final draft (Landfried, 2014). 

Both forms of citation are acceptable. At the end of your article, you need to include your list of references. Every source you cited in your text must be on the list of references. If a source is not cited in your text, do not put it on your references. Here are the detailed instructions for how to write your reference page (It will replace your bibliography). It will go at the end of your essay. List your sources in alphabetical order. It looks like this:

References

Landfried, Samuel. (2014, November 25). Week 15 APA Citations [Blog post]. Retrieved                     from http://samteachersperformancetest.blogspot.com/2014/11/week-15-apa-citations.html

+ What is Classical Argument?

The Classical Argument from 

http://www.winthrop.edu/uploadedfiles/writingcenter/centerhandoutclassicalargument.pdf

A good description of the parts of the classical argument. I am expecting you to have a general understanding of the classical argument, and a sincere attempt at including the 5 elements of the classical argument will be sufficient for full credit. 

A Sample Classical Argument from

http://faculty.winthrop.edu/kosterj/archives/writ102/sampleclassicalargument.htm

This should give you an idea of what a classical argument will look like when it is finished. 

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The format of classical argument

1. The introduction, which warms up the audience, establishes goodwill and rapport with the readers, and announces the general theme or thesis of the argument.

start by describing the situation everyone is already familiar with

2. The narration, which summarizes relevant background material, provides any information the audience needs to know about the environment and circumstances that produce the argument, and set up the stakes-what’s at risk in this question. In academic writing, this often takes the form of a literature review.

summarize the research I've done and provide an explanation

3. The confirmation,which lays out in a logical order (usually strongest to weakest or most obvious to most subtle) the claims that support the thesis, providing evidence for each claim.

by examining 

4. The refutation and concession(인정), which looks at opposing viewpoints to the writer’s claims, anticipating objections from the audience, and allowing as much of the opposing viewpoints as possible without weakening the thesis. 

concede that certain

5. The summation(요약), which provides a strong conclusion, amplifying the force of the argument,  and showing the readers that this solution is the best at meeting the circumstances.

         close with a summary of my previous points

+ Schedule, Grading, Contents of The Harvard Sampler

 Schedule
    1. Choose a topic to write about. 
    2. Research the topic.
    3. Learn the classical argument.
    4. Write a first draft.
    5. Do a self assessment.
   6. Continue researching.
    7. Write a second draft.
    8. Get feedback from peers.
    9. Continue researching.
    10. Write final draft.  



 Grading

  5 points maximum for research

5 points

The student shows creativity and perseverance in her research. The research was clearly a process of exploration and reveals a pattern of thought, inquiry and revelation.

4 points

The research displays a clear, reasoned evolution from beginning to end. The student is committed to finding useful sources.

3 points

The research is adequate for completing the persuasive essay.

2 points

The research is inadequate.

0 points

There is no meaningful research.

5 points maximum for drafting

First draft (~October 26)

2 points - The first draft is thoughtful and a good start to an effective persuasive essay. It demonstrates an understanding of the classical argument.

1 point - The student completes a first draft that demonstrates an understanding of the classical argument

0 points - The first draft is inadequate

Second draft (~November 16)

3 points - The second draft builds on the ideas of the first draft in a meaningful and thoughtful way. A reasonable evolution of ideas is visible. 

2 points - The second draft is a reasonable development of the 1st draft. There is meaningful improvement in the essay.

1 point - The second draft is only improved technically. 

0 points - The second draft is not an improvement on the first draft. 

5 points maximum for final draft (~December 14)

5 points

• Technically perfect
• Follows the classical argument
• Displays an interesting and unique perspective on a highly specialized topic
• Thought provoking and captivating
• Clearly the product of extensive drafting and research

4 points

• Technically perfect
• Follows the classical argument
• Displays a unique perspective on a highly specialized topic
• Clearly the product of thorough drafting and research

3 points

• Follows the classical argument
• Displays a unique perspective on a highly specialized topic
• Some evidence of drafting and research

2 points

• Displays a unique perspective on a highly specialized topic

0 points

• Incomplete or inadequate

 Contents of The Harvard Sampler

    1. The Human Mind

    2. The Internet and Hieronymus Bosch: Fear, Protection, and Liberty in cyberspace

    3. Medical detectives

    4. Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution: Pattern, Process, and the Evidence