In Module 6, you must develop a thesis
statement and outline for your 1200-1500 word cause and effect argument essay
that you will write in Module 7. This assignment will show your understanding
of the reading material covered so far in the course related to argument,
research, and essay development. Putting
in the time to do the groundwork in the thesis/outline assignment will help you
when you begin writing the actual essay in Module 7. It is important to review the sample student
outline available in APA, MLA, and Turabian in chapter 15 to understand the
expectations of this assignment that will be somewhat different from the
expectations of the thesis/outline assignments for the other essay assignments
in this course.
Review chapter 15 in the textbook for the sample
cause and effect Toulmin argument thesis/outline written in the documentation
style for your major course of study. Using the sample, complete your own
thesis/outline in Module 6 that you will use in Module 7 to develop your Cause
and Effect Toulmin Argument Essay Assignment. Your thesis/outline
assignment should include a clear thesis statement that addresses the question
in the prompt with a clear cause and effect argument and an outline of your
plan of support following the Toulmin Model of argument. The research sources for this essay have not been
provided for you in our course. Your
research sources must be credible and appropriate for an academic essay.
You may include biblical support, but your biblical support does not count in
the required citations.
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Prompt: (Choose 1) What is the impact of technology in the
American workplace? or What is the impact of Covid-19 on the American economy?
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Complete your thesis/outline using the sample in
chapter 15 as a model while addressing the prompt question.
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Document your sources correctly according to
your documentation style (Current APA, MLA, or Turabian).
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Integrate a total of at least 4
quotations, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase (6 total) from at least 3 credible
academic sources
Helpful Hints
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Chapter 15 in Module 6 includes sample student
outlines for a cause and effect (Toulmin) thesis/outline in each of the
documentation styles (APA, MLA, and Turabian).
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Chapter 3 in Module 6 includes a general outline
for the Toulmin Model of argument.
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Review the Minimum Outline Requirements
Checklist (below) to understand the content that you must include in your
thesis/outline assignment.
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Review the Cause and Effect Toulmin Argument
Thesis/Outline Assignment Grading Rubric in the course before submitting
your thesis/outline assignment.