+1 862 207 3288 Works Cited List: Include a Works Cited entry as the final page of your paper. The Works Cited entry is not included within the required number of pages for this
assignment. You may use Easy Bib to create a Works Cited list in the MLA format and/or consult an MLA textbook or other supporting document.
“My Modest Proposal” Rubric
Create a modest proposal of your own. Choose a modern social or political problem and propose a logical or outrageous solution. Either way, be sure the
audience can discern the seriousness of the problem and convince them to agree with you.
Rubric for Your Modest Proposal
I. Introduction
1. Title
2. Introduction: What is the problem?
3. Why is it a problem?
4. Who is affected?
5. What has already been done?
6. What should be done?
7. Clear one sentence statement that guides paper.
8. Establishes the stand you are taking. _______
20 Points
Comment Section
II. Body/Conclusion
9. Logical Appeal-the use of facts or statistics to support a position
10. Emotional Appeal-the use of words that stir up strong feelings
11. Ethical Appeal-the use of details that will convince readers that he writer is fair and trustworthy
12. Address Potential Objections-include a counter claim
13. Call to Action-demonstrate or express the importance of moving ahead with the stand or claim
14. Organization-the overall structure of the writing is logical and comprehensible
15. Diction (Appropriate Word Choice)
16. Conclusion-summarize main points expressed within the proposal
Comment Section
Points 20
III. Language Usage and MLA Format
Language Usage
17. Indentation
18. Margins
19. Capitalization
20. Spelling
21. Punctuation
22. Grammar
23. No Run-Ons
24. No Fragments Points 20
IV. MLA Sources Points 20
At least “Two” Sources Used
Works Cited Page Included with Correct Format
V. Final Draft Uploaded to SafeAssignPoints 20
It is important to use “Credible” sources of information to avoid plagiarism and questions related to the content of your research.
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