Causal Thesis and Rhetorical Precis Assignment
Composition I (ENGL 1113): Causal Thesis and Rhetorical Precis Assignment
As part of the writing process for the causal analysis essay, you will write a thesis and do some preliminary research for sources. Rhetorical precis are highly structured paragraphs that capture essential information about a source. We will be writing a modified precis that will also help prepare you for Composition II and annotated bibliography assignments.
Assignment Requirements:
Compose a thesis statement for your causal analysis and a rhetorical precis for a source that would be appropriate to use in your essay
Have a causal thesis statement with 3-4 points
Choose a source that is academically credible
Reference the precis source using APA format
Develop the six required parts/sentences of the precis
Use correct grammar and mechanics, as well as vocabulary appropriate for a college-level assignment
❗Assignments should be double-spaced and use Times New Roman 12pt
Causal Thesis and Rhetorical Precis Rubric
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1-2 Points |
3-4 Points |
5 Points |
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Thesis Statement |
Thesis statement not present or not causal |
Thesis statement present, does not have at least three causes |
Thesis statement present, contains at least three causes |
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Precis Sentence #1: Identification |
Identification not present or incorrect |
Identification present, appropriately developed |
Identification appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
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Precis Sentence #2: Credibility |
Credibility not present or incorrect |
Credibility present, appropriately developed |
Credibility appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
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Precis Sentence #3: Argument and Support |
Argument and support not present or incorrect |
Argument and support present, appropriately developed |
Argument and support appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
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Precis Sentence #4: Purpose |
Purpose not present or incorrect |
Purpose present, appropriately developed |
Purpose appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
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Precis Sentence #5: Audience
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Audience not present or incorrect |
Audience present, appropriately developed |
Audience appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
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Precis Sentence #6: Relevance |
Relevance not present |
Relevance present, appropriately developed |
Relevance appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
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Source Selection |
Source not academically credible or has been used in a previous assignment |
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Source academically credible and has not been used in a previous assignment |
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APA |
No attempt at APA format or pervasive errors |
Attempt at APA format, minor errors |
Attempt at APA format, very minor errors |
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Grammar/ Mechanics/ Vocabulary |
Pervasive grammar/ mechanics errors or inappropriate vocabulary |
Minor grammar/ mechanics errors |
Very minor grammar/ mechanics errors |
