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The
PROCESS
PACKAGE
(Sections 2-7)
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CGR4M – Section 2: Topic Selection & Thesis Proposal Sheet
Name: _______________
The selection here is not exclusive, but is offered as a starting point towards
completing the formal argumentative essay.
JUSTIFICATION FOR TOPIC SELECTION:
TOPIC:
1. Give two reasons why you selected this topic.
2. Based on your initial survey of reference material, what are three
important themes or issues pertinent to this topic? Explain the relationship of
your topic to the Environment. And Resource Management
3. Name two Books and two Journal Articles and one WEBSITE that you
have consulted about your topic. (Please reference in complete bibliographic
format).
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CGR4M – Section 2: Topic Selection & Thesis Proposal Sheet
Name: ______________
Your Chosen Topic: ______________________________________________
1. Write down the thesis statement and supporting evidence.
Thesis Statement:
Evidence 1:
Evidence 2:
Evidence 3:
Example: This is a good essay because it has a clear
thesis, strong arguments, and excellent writing style.
2. Please submit your updated list of sources (full bibliographic format)
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CGR4M – Section 2: Topic Selection and Thesis Proposal Rubric
Criteria
Grade
Topic Selection
(THINKING)
Level 0
49% or Below
Name: _____________________________
Level 1
50% - 55%
Level 2
60% -65%
Level 3
70% - 75%
Level 4
80%-100%
Did not meet
expectations.
less than 3 different
resources were
consulted
information and
ideas are arranged
with a limited
degree of
completeness and
clarity
4 different
resources were
consulted
information and
ideas are arranged
with some degree
of completeness
and clarity
5 different
resources were
consulted
information and
ideas are arranged
with a considerable
degree of
completeness and
clarity
more than 5
different resources
were consulted.
information and
ideas are arranged
with a high degree
of completeness
and clarity
Thesis Proposal
(THINKING)
Did not meet
expectations.
Student’s thesis is
an outline of
points; it is not an
arguable
statement of
position
Student’s thesis is
a clear, arguable
statement of
position
Student’s thesis is
a clear and
arguable
statement of
position that
answers a why or
how question
Topic Selection
(KNOWLEDGE)
Did not meet
expectations.
-- Limited
understanding of
topic is
demonstrated
- Some
understanding of
topic is
demonstrated.
- Good
understanding of
topic is
demonstrated.
Student’s thesis is
a clear, arguable,
well developed,
and definitive
statement of
position. It
answers a why or
how question
- Excellent
understanding of
topic is
demonstrated.
Thesis Proposal
(KNOWLEDGE)
Did not meet
expectations.
- Limited
understanding of
topic is
demonstrated.
- Poorly
presented
evidence to
support thesis.
- sources are not
clear, concise, and
properly formatted
- Some
understanding of
topic is
demonstrated.
- Some evidence
is presented to
support thesis.
- some sources are
clear, concise, and
properly formatted
- Good
understanding of
topic is
demonstrated.
- Most evidence
is presented to
support thesis.
- most sources are
clear, concise, and
properly formatted
- Excellent
understanding of
topic is
demonstrated.
- All evidence
presented to
support thesis.
- all sources are
clear, concise, and
properly formatted
Mark
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CGR4M – Section 3: Annotated Bibliography
Name: ____________________________
Complete an annotated bibliography of relevant secondary sources. Secondary sources
are considered books, C.D. ROMS, Academic Websites, and Newspaper Articles etc. With
an annotated bibliography you must describe in a couple sentences for each resource how
it will be useful for your research project. Please note that you are limited in the number
of sources you can use. I.E. All of your sources CANNOT be internet websites. You
MUST go to your local library and research other sources.
Type your information directly on the sheet provided and try to locate as many
resources as possible. Descriptions do not have to be long but they should
demonstrate that you have actually read and used the resource to avoid
“padding” your bibliography.
Complete the following table. In the first column, provide the Bibliographic
information using proper MLA format (name/title of source, author, page
numbers, publisher, etc), in the second column, write a short description on
what the source is about and how it will be useful to your research. The more
sources you have, the easier your research will be plus you will be able to
validate and prove your point with greater success.
Type of Source
Book:
Book:
Academic Website:
Description
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Academic Website:
C.D. Rom or
Encyclopedia:
Newspaper or
Magazine Article:
Other:
Other:
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Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:
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CGR4M – Section 3: Annotated Bibliography Rubric
Criteria
Grade
Content (KNOW)
Level 0
49% or Below
Did not meet
expectations.
Relative Importance to
Subject (THINK)
Did not meet
expectations.
Annotation (APP)
Did not meet
expectations.
Conventions (COM)
Did not meet
expectations.
Name: _____________________________
Level 1
50% - 55%
Level 2
60% -65%
Level 3
70% - 75%
Level 4
80%-100%
Few, if any, of your
sources are related
to your topic. You
seem to have no
real interest in your
paper.
You select mostly
one source type
(i.e., Internet sites,
books, etc.) and
few are written at
the appropriate
level for this
project ’s
purpose. Quite
often the
connection is
unclear if there is
one at all. The time
period in which
they were written is
often outdated or
no longer pertains
to the issue.
You try to
summarize your
sources, but have
trouble focusing on
the main idea. You
make little or no
attempt to connect
your sources to
your argument.
You cite fewer than
six sources using
your own citation
style or use MLA
style but there are
many errors
Your sources cover
your topic, but they
are less interesting
and the
relationship to your
paper is less clear.
The sources you
selected are less
varied, but most
are written at the
appropriate level
for this project’s
purpose. At times
the connection
between the
sources and your
topic is unclear.
The time period in
which they were
written is
sometimes
outdated or does
not apply to
present day.
You clearly
summarize the
main idea of each
of your sources, but
their connection to
your argument is
less apparent.
Your sources are
interesting and
most are clearly
related to your
topic.
Your sources are
interesting and
they are all clearly
related to your
topic.
You select a variety
of research sources
and most are
written at the
appropriate level
for this paper’s
purpose. In most
cases the
connection
between your
source and the
topic is clear. The
time period in
which they were
written is for the
most part
appropriate.
You select a variety
of research sources
that are all written
at the appropriate
level for this
paper’s purpose.
The connection
between your
sources and your
topic are clear.
The time period in
which they were
written is
appropriate.
You clearly
summarize the
main idea of each
of your sources and
can make an
explicit connection
to your argument
for most sources.
You clearly
summarize the
main idea of each
of your sources and
can make an
explicit connection
to your argument
You cite less than
six sources and try
to use MLA style
described in class,
but have some
difficulty.
You correctly cite
at least six sources
using the MLA style
described in class
and there are a few
errors.
You correctly cite
at least six sources
using the MLA style
described in class.
Mark
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CGR4M – Section 4: Rough Notes
The key to making effective research notes is to organize your research as you do it. This will
save you time and help direct your research towards areas that need more work.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
As soon as you know your topic and have figured out the major
argument/points or subtopics of your essay, create a master list and number
them. As you discover new ones, add them to your list.
Create one research page for each major argument/point. As you research, put
the evidence, aruements, quotations, or ideas you find on the appropriate
research page. Always summarize what you find in your own words except for a
few quoatations you might use. Put the author’s name, source title or web site,
and page numbers in the margin so that you can create footnotes for your final
copy of your essay. This method has several advantages. First, you will be less
likely to copy the same information twice from different sources as you can see
what you already have on this major point/argument of your essay. Second, by
glancing at the different research pages you can quickly see which need more
work and which do not. Third, it give you an ongoing record for future
footnoting of your sources of information.
Use your completed research notes to do a quick and easy first draft of your
project. First examine your final list of major arguments/points and decide what
order makes the most sense, then renumber the list. Second, read each
research page and arrange your notes in a logical order, then cross out those
you do not need. You are now organized and read to write and present your
essay.
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CGR4M – Section 4: Rough Notes Rubric
Criteria
Grade
- variety of research
resources consulted
- types of research
resources consulted
(APP)
Level 0
49% or Below
Did not meet
expectations.
Name: ________________________________
Level 1
50% - 55%
Level 2
60% -65%
Level 3
70% - 75%
Level 4
80%-100%
-less than 3 different
- 4 different resources
- 5 different resources
- more than 5 different
resources were
were consulted
were consulted
resources were
consulted
- 2 different types of
- 3-5 different types
consulted.
- 1 type of resource
resources were
of resources were
- more than 5 different
was consulted
consulted
consulted
types of resources
were consulted:
Primary documents,
Secondary
documents, Books,
Academic Journals,
Reference Sources, Elibrary, etc…
- identification of sources
(THINK)
- research notes (KNOW)
Did not meet
expectations.
Did not meet
expectations.
sources are not clear,
some sources are
most sources are
all sources are clear,
concise, and properly
clear, concise, and
clear, concise, and
concise, and properly
formatted
properly formatted
properly formatted
formatted
makes notes
makes notes
makes notes
makes notes
summarizing a few of
summarizing some of
summarizing and
summarizing,
the main points and
the main points and
questioning the main
questioning, and
supporting details
supporting details
points and supporting
commenting on the
and evidence
and evidence
details and evidence
main points and
supporting details
and evidence
- sub-headings and titles
- quotations (COMM)
Did not meet
expectations.
- information and
- information and
- information and
- information and
ideas are arranged
ideas are arranged
ideas are arranged
ideas are arranged
with a limited degree
with some degree of
with a considerable
with a high degree of
of completeness and
completeness and
degree of
completeness and
clarity
clarity
completeness and
clarity
- no referencing of
- incomplete
clarity
- complete
quotations and
referencing of
- some referencing of
referencing of
statistical information
quotations and
quotations and
quotations and
statistical information
statistical information
statistical information
Mark
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CGR4M – Section 5: Essay Skeleton Outline Name: _____________________
Complete the following Essay Skeleton Template before meeting with your
teacher during your conference before proceeding to the next stage of your
research essay.
Topic:
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Thesis:
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Body Paragraph 1
Topic: __________________________________________________________
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Evidence #1 ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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Source (Full Citation + Page number):
________________________________________________________________
Evidence #2 ______________________________________________________
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Source (Full Citation + Page number):
________________________________________________________________
Evidence #3 ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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Source (Full Citation + Page number):
________________________________________________________________
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Body Paragraph 2
Topic: __________________________________________________________
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Evidence #1 ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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Source (Full Citation + Page number):
________________________________________________________________
Evidence #2 ______________________________________________________
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Source (Full Citation + Page number):
________________________________________________________________
Evidence #3 ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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Source (Full Citation + Page number):
________________________________________________________________
Body Paragraph 3
Topic: __________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Evidence #1 ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Source (Full Citation + Page number):
________________________________________________________________
Evidence #2 ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Source (Full Citation + Page number):
________________________________________________________________
Evidence #3 ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Source (Full Citation + Page number):
________________________________________________________________
Conclusion
Restate thesis and summarize major Body Paragraph Point.
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CGR 4M – Essay Skeleton Outline Rubric
Criteria
Grade
Outline Completion
(APPLICATION)
Outline Continuity
(COMMUNICATION)
Level 0
49% or Below
Name: _____________________________________
Level 1
50% - 55%
Level 2
60% -65%
Level 3
70% - 75%
Did not meet
expectations.
- Outline is
incomplete and
missing some
information.
- outline lacks
insight and
continuity
- information is
inconsistent
- Student
partially fulfills
few of the outline
requirements.
- Outline is
somewhat
complete and
includes some
information.
- outline
possesses insight
and continuity
- information is
somewhat
consistent
- Student
partially fulfills
some of the
outline
requirements.
- Outline is
complete and
includes most
information.
- outline
possesses
insight and
continuity
- information is
consistent
- Student
completely
fulfills
assignment
requirements
Did not meet
expectations.
- limited
understanding of
topics and
subtopics
- Student’s
outline presents
a superficial
development of
points, many of
which do not
support the
thesis
- some
understanding of
topics and
subtopics
- Student’s
outline
demonstrates an
adequate
development of
points that
support the
thesis
- considerable
understanding of
topics and
subtopics
- Student’s
outline
demonstrates
adequate
development of
points that
support the
thesis
Level 4
80%-100%
- Outline is very
complete and
includes all
necessary
information.
- outline
possesses
tremendous
insight and
continuity
- information is
extremely
consistent
- Student
completely
fulfills and goes
beyond
assignment
requirements
- a thorough
understanding of
topics and
subtopics
- Student’s
outline
demonstrates a
logical, mature,
and thorough
development of
points that
support the
thesis
Mark
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Name:
CGR4M – Section 6: Rough Draft
______________________________
The rough draft of your Essay Assignment will not be evaluated by conventional rubric. It
is designed for you to formulate your thoughts before you submit your final product.
Have someone read it and make comments directly on the page. This portion of the
essay writing process should focus more on delivery of content.
See the following website for assistance with writing your Rough Draft:
http://www.sparknotes.com/college/admissions/page16.html
CHA3U – Section 7: Peer Edited
The Peer Editors Draft of your Essay Assignment will not be evaluated by a conventional
rubric. It is designed for you to get feedback from your peers. Have a classmate read it
and make comments directly on the page. The peer editor should be looking for
grammatical and mechanical errors as well as proper format for using in-text citations.
Name of Writer______________________
Title of Essay____________________________________________________________________________
Peer Editor__________________________ Date______________________________
Use this list to check over your paper before your conference.
Mark the column for each item with a after you have checked the paper carefully.
Writer Peer Editor Checked for:
I followed directions.
I read the paper to my partner for understanding.
I checked the paper for complete sentences.
I used correct grammar.
I have spelled all Word Wall Words correctly.
All sentences start with a capital letter.
Proper nouns are capitalized.
Each sentence ends with a proper end mark.
Commas and quotation marks are used correctly.
I indented the beginning of each paragraph.
I followed the writing process.
My name is on the paper.
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CGR4M – Final Essay Evaluation
Criteria
Grade
Content & Accuracy
(KNOW)
Level 0
49% or Below
Name: _____________________________________
Level 1
50% - 55%
Level 2
60% -65%
Level 3
70% - 75%
Level 4
80%-100%
Did not meet
expectations.
- Limited
understanding of
topic is
demonstrated.
- Writing lacks clarity
and continuity.
- Poorly presented
evidence to support
thesis.
- Good
understanding of
topic is
demonstrated.
- Writing possesses
clarity and continuity.
- Most evidence is
presented to support
thesis.
Historical Analysis &
Supporting Evidence
(THINK)
Did not meet
expectations.
Student’s paper
presents a superficial
development of
points, many of which
do not support the
thesis
- Student’s textual
evidence is irrelevant
and is not analyzed.
Student makes no
attempt at synthesis
- Some
understanding of
topic is
demonstrated.
- Writing possesses
some clarity and
continuity.
- Some evidence is
presented to support
thesis.
Student’s paper
demonstrates an
adequate
development of
points that support
the thesis
- Student presents
relevant and partially
analyzed textual
evidence to support
the thesis.
Student makes an
attempt at synthesis
Format (Intro, Body,
Conclusion),
Mechanics (Use of
language, grammar)
(COM)
Did not meet
expectations.
- Numerous
mechanical errors
and problems with
spelling and
grammar.
-Little evidence of
use of editor
- Did not meet page
minimum
requirement or other
essay requirements
-Did not use
reference resources
appropriately
- Some mechanical
errors and problems
with spelling and
grammar.
-Some evidence of
use of editor
- Almost met page
minimum
requirement and
most but not all other
essay requirements
- Somewhat
Referenced
resources
appropriately
- Few mechanical
errors and problems
with spelling and
grammar.
-Good evidence of
use of editor
- Met page minimum
requirement and
other essay
requirements
- Excellent
understanding of
topic is
demonstrated.
- Writing possesses
excellent clarity and
continuity.
- All evidence
presented to support
thesis.
Student’s paper
demonstrates a
logical, mature, and
thorough
development of
points that support
the thesis
- Student presents
relevant and fully
analyzed textual
evidence to support
the thesis following
the evidence formula.
Student synthesizes
textual evidence and
points back to thesis
statement
- No mechanical
errors or problems
with spelling and
grammar.
-Excellent evidence
of use of editor
- Went above page
minimum
requirement and
other essay
requirements
-Effectively
referenced resources
appropriately
Did not meet
Persuasiveness &
expectations.
Interest, Use of
Footnotes/Bibliography
(APP)
Student’s paper
demonstrates
adequate
development of
points that support
the thesis
- Student presents
relevant and
adequately analyzed
textual evidence to
support the thesis.
Student makes an
attempt at synthesis
-Properly referenced
resources
appropriately
Mark