My topic: Civil conflict in Sudan
My sources:
1. Civil War in Sudan | Global Conflict Tracker
2. Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening
3. Sudan Crisis Explained
4. How is the Sudanese civil war destabilising neighbouring countries? | UN News
5. Sudan Civil War: History & Implications [6 Root Causes]
6. Crisis in Sudan: What is happening and how to help | The IRC
7. Sudan is collapsing – here’s how to stop it | Chatham House – International Affairs
Think Tank
Essay Assignment: Problem Solution Argument
Prompt: In a Problem Solution Argument, you will build from the research and analytical skills you developed thus far to
identify a problem and advocate for a way to address, solve, or resolve that problem. Identify an audience who can benefit
from and participate in the solution your proposal addresses. In other words, think of a specific rhetorical situation and
opportunity (i.e., draw from the knowledge you learned in Essay Assignment 1 and 2.). Your starting point, then, is to
identify something you feel, with good reason, should be changed. Next, argue that a certain action should be taken to
respond to or resolve that problem. Most of the paper should be devoted to advocating your plan for addressing/resolving
the problem and argue for it using organizational strategies such as cost/benefit, steps, or comparison/contrast. Your essay
should also address questions of feasibility.
In this assignment, you will engage with a local community, organization, company, institution, or government
body to combine academic work with real-world impact. To do this, first identify a problem with a clear solution.
You can take your cues from the course readings, class discussions, or discussions with your instructor. Consequently,
your paper will:
articulate your position or definition of a problem;
argue for a specific solution to the problem;
Layout a clear step-by-step implantation of the solution.
Format: Your final draft should be three to four pages (single-spaced, TNR font, 1” margins). When citing your outside
source(s), follow MLA format
Problem Solution Argument – 100 points
A B C D F
Introduction 10-9 8 7 6 5-0
It does a great job of It does a good job of It does not do an adequate It does not connect to the It does not fulfill either
connecting to the prompt, connecting to the prompt job of connecting to the prompt, the subject or state the function regarding the
setting the context, and and stating the audience. prompt and stating the audience. prompt or audience.
stating the audience. audience.
Thesis 5 4 3 2 1-0
A very specific closed 3- A closed 3-point thesis that It does not present an No thesis. No thesis.
point thesis that provides a presents an position being position or the outline of
clear position and outlines talked about in the paper. the paper.
the structure of the paper.
Articulation of 10-9 8 7 6 5-0
Problem The paper lays out a problem This paper lays out a This paper lays out a This paper does not lay out its This paper does not lay
clearly and posits its problem and posits is problem and posits its problem or posits its out its problem or posit
significance well. It uses significance competently. It significance adequately. It significance adequately. It its significance
research to back up its also uses research to also uses research to does not use research in any adequately.
overall articulation. generally support its make its point. However, real way.
overall articulation. research is uneven.
Articulation of 10-9 8 7 6 5-0
Solution This paper lays out a clear This paper lays out a This paper lays out a This paper does not lay out a This paper does not
and significant solution to a solution competently. It solution adequately. The solution adequately. There is layout its solution.
stated problem. It makes use makes use of use of organizational no use of any organizational
of organizational strategies organizational strategies strategies has to be strategy. It does not use
(e.g., cost/benefit; (e.g., cost/benefit; improved. The use of research in any real way.
compare/contrast; process, compare/contrast; research is uneven.
etc.) well. The solution is process, etc.). The
strongly backed up by solution is backed up by
research. research.
Organization 10-9 8 7 6 5-0
Presents ideas in a logical Presents ideas in a Presents ideas in a Ideas are not presented in a The essay does not
and cohesive sequence, with cohesive sequence, with sequence of pars with sequence; transitions and topic represent the required
paragraphs using topic paragraphs using topic vague transitions. Topic sentences are not effectively argument in either
sentences and transition sentences and transition sentences are present but used. sequence or ideas.
words or phrases well and words or phrases that need need to be revised for Transitions and topic
reflecting the assigned to be strengthened; logic of clarity. sentences are missing.
argument. sequence is not explicit but
argument type is clear.
20-18 17-15 14-13 12-11 10-0
The essay demonstrates The essay demonstrates The essay demonstrates The essay displays a lack of The essay displays no
mastery in grammar and proficiency over grammar some competence over competence over grammar and competence over
mechanics of SAE and mechanics of SAE grammar and mechanics mechanics of SAE grammar and
conventions. Essay has only conventions. Essay has 3-4 of SAE conventions. conventions. Essay has 6 or mechanics of SAE
Mechanics and Style 1-2 major errors and only 1-2 major errors and 3-4 minor Essay has 5 major errors more major errors and 6 or conventions. Essay
minor errors in its use of errors in its use of SAE. and 5 minor errors in its more minor errors in its use of demonstrates a lack of
SAE use of SAE. SAE. control over SAE in
both major and minor
errors.
Conclusion 10-9 8 7 6 5-0
It does a great job summing It does a good job It does a adequate job It does not sum up the points It does not fulfill any of
up the points of the summing up the points of summing up the points of of the arguments, restates the the functions of the
arguments, restating the the arguments, restates the the arguments and position, and articulates what conclusion or is missing
position, and articulates what position, and articulates position. But it does not it means for future work. one completely.
it means for future work. what it means for future talk about significance to
work. future work.
MLA citations & 5 4 3 2 1-0
formatting All sources are introduced Most sources are Only a couple of sources Sources are introduced and Sources are neither
and cited. Essay is formatted introduced but all of them are introduced but all are most of them are cited. introduced nor cited.
in Times New Roman, 12 pt. are cited. Essay is cited. Essay is formatted Margins are not consistent and Portions of the paper
type. Includes a properly formatted in Times New in Times New Roman, 12 pars are not clearly delineated. are plagiarized. No
formatted Work Cited Page. Roman, 12 pt. type. pt. type. Work cited page Essay may be in a type face Work Cited page.
Includes a properly is not satisfactory. other than Times New Roman,
formatted Work Cited Page 12 pt. No work cited page.
Review Memo 20-18 17-15 14-13 12-11 10-0
The memo clearly lists the The memo lists the The memo lists the Does not list any changes or Memo is too brief or no
changes made on the basis of changes made. It lists why chances made. reflections. memo
reviewer’s feedback. It lists the changes were made and
why the changes were made reflects on the process.
and reflects on the process. It
also articulates how future
work will build-off what was
learned.
