Essay for problem and solution essay
I already have a rough draft if you would like to see the direction I was going in.
Our everyday lives are filled with problems to be solved. On our commutes to work and college, there is often too much traffic and public transportation may be unreliable or expensive. At work, we may struggle to attract new customers, to improve a flawed product or service we offer, or to contain costs. In our neighborhoods, we may notice that public spaces like parks are neglected and that needed services are lacking. In our families, we may find that our children are struggling at school, or that relatives are suffering from diseases that ought to be preventable.
One of the best ways to make positive change is to write about the problem and offer possible solutions that can be enacted by leaders or communities. This is precisely what you’ll be doing in this writing assignment. This week, you will submit your final problem-solution essay.
Basic Essay Requirements
Length: It should be at least 1,500 words.
Sources: At least five high-quality sources must be cited in text in your essay.
Format: This essay will be written in APA style. Use the APA essay template provided in the Files ar
This is the draft
LMA.ENGL135.WK6.SEPT20
LMA.ENGL135.WK6.SEPT20
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Solution Essay: Critical Thinking
46 to >40.0 ptsExcellent
The case study includes a strong, central idea that uses topic, context, and purpose to and provide a lens for analysis through a clear and engaging thesis which is developed through a strategically structured argument.
40 to >30.0 ptsCompetent
The essay illustrates a central idea using topic, context, and purpose to provides a thesis that is limited beyond summary. The essay is logically structured.
30 to >23.0 ptsLimited
The essay indicates a central ideas but discussion of topic, context and purpose may be limited in scope and are not adequately used to formulate a clear thesis.
23 to >14.0 ptsPoor
The essay presents no unifying central idea to engage with key components of the research or a stated argument.
14 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet
The materials do not address this competency.
46 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Solution Essay: Communication
26 to >21.0 ptsExcellent
The essay clearly communicate a central idea through precise use of language, attention to audience, grammar and mechanics, and APA conventions and formats appropriate to the genre.
21 to >19.0 ptsCompetent
The essay communicate a central idea by demonstrating proficient use of language, audience awareness, grammar and mechanics and APA conventions appropriate to the genre.
19 to >14.0 ptsLimited
The essay attempt to communicate a central idea, but needs more proficient use of language, stronger attention to audience, and a more precise utilization of APA conventions. Grammar and mechanics need improvement.
14 to >10.0 ptsPoor
The essay lack a clear understanding of language usage, audience awareness, and APA competence. Grammar and mechanics inhibit understanding.
10 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet
The essay does not address this competency.
26 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Solution Essay: Information Literacy
36 to >31.0 ptsExcellent
The essay utilizes appropriate academic sources and demonstrates a clear evaluation of the use of critical analysis conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
31 to >25.0 ptsCompetent
The essay using a source and demonstrates some understanding of critical analysis conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
25 to >18.0 ptsLimited
The essay uses an inappropriate source for academic research and demonstrates limited understanding of critical analysis conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
18 to >10.0 ptsPoor
The essay does not effectively use source material and lacks a basic understanding of critical analysis conventions, such as rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
10 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet
The essay does not address this competency.
36 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Solution Essay: Cultural Competence
36 to >31.0 ptsExcellent
The essay demonstrates a clear and detailed solution that is explored in detail and uses the rhetorical conventions and audience awareness.
31 to >25.0 ptsCompetent
The essay presents a general solution that may lack clarity or detail.
25 to >18.0 ptsLimited
The essay includes a limited idea for solution that does not fully underscore the role of rhetorical conventions and audience awareness.
18 to >10.0 ptsPoor
The essay lacks a clear proposed solution and does not address rhetorical conventions or audience awareness.
10 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet
The essay does not address this competency.
36 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Solution Essay: Global Awareness and Civic Engagement
36 to >31.0 ptsExcellent
The essay uses sophisticated conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgements are conveyed concerning the effectiveness of the argument.
31 to >25.0 ptsCompetent
The essay uses some conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgments may lack clarity or specificity.
25 to >18.0 ptsLimited
The essay does not adequately use conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgements are weak or absent.
18 to >10.0 ptsPoor
The essay does not effectively use conventions of style or make value judgments to support main ideas.
10 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet
The essay does not address this competency.
36 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135. A.Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 ptsExcellent: Strong, central idea that use topic, angle, and purpose to summarize a text/issue and provide a lens for analysis through a clear and engaging thesis.
3 ptsCompetent: Central idea uses topic angle and purpose to summarize a text/issue and provides as thesis that is limited beyond summary.
2 ptsLimited: Offers a discussion of topic, angle and purpose may be limited in scope and are not adequately used to formulate a clear thesis.
1 ptsPoor: No unifying central idea to engage with key components of the text or argument.
0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135. B.CommunicationCommunication
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 ptsExcellent: Communicates a central ideas through precise use of language, attention to audience, grammar and mechanics, and APA conventions and formats appropriate to the genre.
3 ptsCompetent: Communicates a central idea by demonstrating proficient use of language, audience awareness, grammar and mechanics and APA conventions appropriate to the genre.
2 ptsLimited: Attempts to communicate a central idea, but needs more proficient use of language, stronger attention to audience, and a more precise utilization of APA conventions. Grammar and mechanics needs improvement
1 ptsPoor: Lacks a clear understanding of language usage, audience awareness, and APA competence. Grammar and mechanics inhibit understanding.
0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135.C.Information LiteracyInformation Literacy
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 ptsExcellent: Utilizes an appropriate academic source and demonstrates a clear evaluation of the use of rhetorical conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context
3 ptsCompetent: Uses a source and demonstrates some understanding of rhetorical conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
2 ptsLimited: Uses uses an inappropriate source for academic research and demonstrates limited understanding of rhetorical conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
1 ptsPoor: Does not effectively use source material and lacks a basic understanding of rhetorical conventions, such as rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135.D.Cultural CompetenceCultural Competence
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 ptsExcellent: Demonstrates a clear and detailed counter argument through the use of rhetorical conventions and audience awareness.
3 ptsCompetent: Presents a counter argument that addresses major points but lacks clarity or detail.
2 ptsLimited: Limited in use of counter argument, the role of rhetorical conventions and audience awareness.
1 ptsPoor: Does not use a counter argument or address rhetorical conventions or audience awareness.
0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135.E.Global Awareness & Civic EngagementGlobal Awareness & Civic Engagement
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 ptsExcellent: Demonstrates a sophisticated use of conventions of style to develop arguments. Conveys value judgements concerning the effectiveness of the argument.
3 ptsCompetent: Demonstrates use of some conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgments may lack clarity or specificity.
2 ptsLimited: Does not adequately use conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgements are weak or absent.
1 ptsPoor: Does not effectively use conventions of style or make value judgments to support main ideas.
0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency.
4 pts
Total Points: 200
