EPS 1008
Spring 2024
Prof. Maclean
Paper #1: Compare and Contrast Writing Based on Assigned Articles
You will be writing a compare and contrast paper based on the two articles written about two different people below.
Meghreblian, M. (2023). 11-year-old Andres Valencia takes art world by storm. https://www.dogonews.com/2023/6/8/11-year-old-andres-valencia-takes-art-world-by-storm
Morjaria, D. (2018). Peru teenager's innovative eco-bank teaches kids about finance and recycling. https://www.dogonews.com/2018/12/9/peru-teenagers-innovative-eco-bank-teaches-kids-about-finance-and-recycling
Your Task:
Write a compare and contrast essay showing how these two people are similar and different. (Note: This prompt has been revised.)
Your analysis is based on ONLY these two articles.
Do not use any other outside materials.
Organize your essay using a point-by-point comparison or a block (subject-by-subject) comparison.
Use proper APA 7th edition format for in-text citations and end of text references.
When paraphrasing material from the article, present the details of the author’s points, but do not use the author’s exact words or sentence structure.
Submit a Draft and a Final Paper via Safe Assign and a hard copy of the Draft and Final Papers to your instructor by each assignment’s deadline. Both the Draft and Final Paper must meet the assignment requirements, so please be sure you have addressed all the required elements of this assignment before submitting your paper.
Requirements for Draft
Your draft must contain all of the following: thesis statement, outline, reference list of sources.
Thesis statement
Your thesis statement must describe the main argument or the focus of your paper.
Outline
Your outline must be written in formal outline style.
For more on formal outlines, visit https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/03/.
It should include your thesis statement, with compared and/or contrasting points and details in the body paragraphs, as follows:
I. Introduction: Topic Sentence
A. Thesis Statement
II. Body Paragraph 1
A. Topic Sentence – Compare/Contrast point 1
1. Support Sentence
2. Support Sentence
3. Support Sentence
4. Your conclusion with respect to point
III. Body Paragraph 2
A. Topic Sentence - Compare/Contrast point 2
1. Support Sentence
2. Support Sentence
3. Support Sentence
4. Your conclusion with respect to point 2
IV. Body Paragraph 3
A. Topic Sentence - Compare/Contrast point 3
1. Support Sentence
2. Support Sentence
3. Support Sentence
4. Your conclusion with respect to point 3
V. Conclusion:
A. Topic Sentence (parallels Thesis Statement)
1. Summary sentence
2. Summary sentence
3. Final Sentence
Reference List of Sources
You must create a reference list of your two assigned articles in APA formatting.
A sample of an APA reference list can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/05/
Submit your Draft (containing items 1, 2 & 3) on Safe Assign.
Your Draft will be graded according to the Scoring Grid below. Scores will be given based on completeness and accuracy.
EPS Paper Draft Scoring Grid
EPS Paper Final Scoring Grid
Your Score
Out of
Content (C):
(Meets the content requirements of the assignment)
30 PTS
Thesis Statement (TS)
(meets the requirements of the paper)
Organization (O):
(Appropriate/consistent organizing structure, unity, coherence, transitions)
30 PTS
Thesis Statement
10 PTS
Language (L):
(Grammar/usage, sentence structure, academic language)
30 PTS
Essay Outline (EO)
(includes controlling ideas and details that are relevant to the essay’s thesis and organization. Uses appropriate grammar, academic language and phrasing.)
Documentation/Format (D/F):
(APA In-text citations, reference page, double space, margins, etc.)
10 PTS
Total:
100 PTS
Introduction: Topic Sentence
10 PTS
All papers scoring B- or lower must be re-written within one week after the graded paper is returned. The final recorded grade for the paper will be the average of the first and second grade. The original paper and grading sheet must be submitted along with the rewritten paper.
Grade Breakdown
Body Paragraph 1: Controlling idea and details
15 PTS
A
94.00 to 100.00
A-
90.00 to 93.00
Body Paragraph 2: Controlling idea and details
15 PTS
B+
86.00 to 89.00
B
82.00 to 85.00
Body Paragraph 3: Controlling idea and details
15 PTS
B-
80.00 to 81.00
C+
77.00 to 79.00
Conclusion: Topic Sentence
10 PTS
C
73.00 to 76.00
C-
70.00 to 72.00
Reference List (RL)
(uses proper grammar, sentence structure, academic language and paraphrasing)
Reference List
10 PTS
Organization and Documentation (O & D)
(uses correct APA in-text citations, references, and format)
APA in-text Citations, References, and Format
15 PTS
Total:
100 PTS
You must use 6th edition APA format for all in-text citations and end of text references to any of the sources that you have used (including those in the Draft of your paper).
Requirements for Final Paper:
Format
1.5 to 2 pages (body) (PUP) or 2.5 to 3 pages (PMP)
Typed
Double-spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
One-inch (1”) margins on all sides of the page
Flush left margins (do not justify the right margin)
Insert page numbers on the upper right-hand corner of the page.
7th edition APA format for in-text citations and end of text references. Use direct and indirect quotes appropriately.
Cover page which includes in the middle of the page:
your name
your professor’s name
course catalog number
semester
assignment name
due date
Revise your paper at least once and proofread your work before submission. You can receive feedback on your paper at the Metro Writing Studio (MWS). Bring the assignment instructions with you when receive tutoring support.
Submit your paper on Safe Assign and in hard copy.
A rewrite/revision may be required. In that case, submit the original paper with the re-written/revised paper.
Your Paper will be graded according to the attached Rubric.
Name: _________________________________ Assignment: ____________________ Date: ______________________
EPS Paper Draft Rubrics and Scoring Grid
Requirement
1
Beginning
2
Developing
3
Acceptable
4
Competent
5
Exemplary
Value
Out of 100 points
Thesis Statement (TS)
Thesis Statement
X 2
Essay Outline (EO)
Introduction: Topic Sentence
X 2
Body Paragraph 1: Controlling idea and details
X 3
Body Paragraph 2: Controlling idea and details
X 3
Body Paragraph 3: Controlling idea and details
X 3
Conclusion: Topic Sentence
X 2
Reference List (RL)
Reference List
X 2
Organization and Documentation (O & D)
APA in-text Citations, References, and Format
X 3
Comments:
Grade Breakdown
Total:
A
94.00 to 100.00
C+
77.00 to 79.00
A-
90.00 to 93.00
C
73.00 to 76.00
B+
86.00 to 89.00
C-
70.00 to 72.00
B
82.00 to 85.00
D
65.00 to 69.00
B-
80.00 to 81.00
F
Below 65
Name: ______________________________________ Assignment: ____________________ Date: ______________________
EPS Paper Final Scoring Grid
Category
1
Beginning
2
Developing
3
Acceptable
4
Competent
5
Exemplary
Value
Out of 100 points
Content
X 6
Organization
X 6
Language
X 6
Documentation and Format
X 2
Comments:
Grade Breakdown
Total:
A
94.00 to 100.00
C+
77.00 to 79.00
A-
90.00 to 93.00
C
73.00 to 76.00
B+
86.00 to 89.00
C-
70.00 to 72.00
B
82.00 to 85.00
D
65.00 to 69.00
B-
80.00 to 81.00
F
Below 65
4
2
0
6
5
