Young Women Should have the Option to Choose Whom They Want to Love

topic ：Young women should have the option to choose whom they want to love
Instructions
Write an evaluative claim (one to two sentences) about a problem; this argument must be based on three reasons. For example, argue that something is harmful, unethical, failing, backfiring, etc. based on three reasons. Determine a set of criteria you will use to argue your claim. Your thesis statement will be tailored to establish that the topic is a problem.
X is (harmful/unjust/another adjective) because [insert three reasons based on your evaluation criteria: A, B, and C].
Be sure your topic is specific and debatable. For example, most people would agree that violence is harmful, but not everyone would agree that the death penalty is ethical. Claiming that violence is harmful to society is not only too broad a topic, but it is also not debatable. Thus, it would not make an effective claim. It would be much more manageable to argue that California's (or another state's) application of the death penalty is unjust or to argue that the appeals process for inmates on death row discriminates against (or disproportionately affects) a particular group. Because you will also need to introduce and respond to an opposing view in your essay, it's especially important that you choose a topic about which there is at least some disagreement.
Purpose
To identify a problem that links to your narrative argument topic and to learn how to create an evaluation claim that addresses a social issue. You will use ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade your audience.
Exceeds expectations (A - B)
THESIS AND INTRODUCTION 15%
Introduction: The essay has an eloquently-crafted introduction that identifies the topic/ problem/ issue to be solved (EXCEEDS)
Introduction: includes a strong lead-in that clearly addresses and/or anticipates who the audience of the argument is (EXCEEDS)
Thesis: Proposal claim is clear and compelling in the introduction. The thesis clearly states and elaborates on 1) who or what 2) should do what (EXCEEDS)
MECHANICS 20%
Grammar: Language is clean and correct with no more than a few typos (EXCEEDS)
Style: A consistent style and use of language enhance the impact of the essay (EXCEEDS)
Format: The paper is MLA formatted with a complete heading (MEETS)
Title: The title introduces the essay in a way that distinguishes it from other students’ essays (MEETS)
RESEARCH AND CITATION 20%
Research: Author incorporates applicable, credible, and relevant outside information as evidence to build the proposed solution (EXCEEDS)
Research: Incorporation of research demonstrates a critical understanding of the sources and includes a variety of styles (in the form of brief quotes, paraphrases, or summary of information) (EXCEEDS)
Citation: Quotations are short and concise, and are smoothly incorporated into text. Quotes are clearly introduced and explained (EXCEEDS)
Citation: Research consistently includes in-text citations and the Works Cited list in MLA style (MEETS)
ORGANIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT 25%
Organization: Well-developed and focused body paragraphs elaborate on each aspect of the proposed solution, including implementation and feasibility of the proposal (EXCEEDS)
Organization: Each paragraph includes an opening sentence that states a reason to support the claim; evidence (facts, statistics, expert opinions, and/or examples) to illustrate the author’s point; and analysis/discussion in the author’s own words of what the evidence shows (EXCEEDS)
Development: Other solutions are considered and used to develop how the author’s proposal is different and/or better (EXCEEDS)
Development: Conclusion goes beyond re-stating claim verbatim and offers the broader implications of the argument (EXCEEDS)
Development: The author acknowledges opposing viewpoints and uses them to build on the proposal argument (MEETS)
Development: Ethos, pathos and logos are engaged. The author uses the third-person objective voice (MEETS)
REVISION & DRAFTS 20%
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