Immigration and Legal Citizenship
Eng&102 essay
Purpose:
Your Major Paper for ENGL 102 is an argumentative research paper.This project will incorporate the skills you have developed throughout this course (i.e., creating a complex argument, using library databases for research, evaluating scholarly and popular sources, citing evidence in MLA format, and developing a line of inquiry in your writing) and help you develop new skills in research.
Task: To complete this assignment you should:
- Generate your own topic on some aspect of citizenship. You can choose to focus on an issue that arises from an aspect of citizenship that we have discussed in class (immigration and legal citizenship; linguistic citizenship; cultural citizenship; class and citizenship; consumer citizenship). Or, you can branch out into other aspects of citizenship that we have not covered in class.
- Make an argument about your topic. This argument must be clearly stated in a working thesis statement. All body paragraphs must be focused, organized, and clearly related back to your thesis. Your thesis should specifically address ALL 5 aspects of the Big Five (Claim, Evidence, Roadmap, Stakes, and Concessions/ Counterarguments).
- Research sources appropriate to your topic and effectively use those sources as evidence to support your arguments. Although you may use the texts from class, you must cite at least SIX outside sources. Of those six sources, at least FOUR of them must be books or scholarly journal articles. Your paper should have (as a minimum)
- at least two actual books (essay collections count)
- at least two articles from academic journals (which are not book or film reviews)
- at least two articles from credible newspapers/news magazines
- at least two visual texts (including films, photos, maps, charts, graphs, paintings, etc.)
- There are eight sources listed above (rather than the minimum of six) and this is because your visual texts may overlap with your written texts (i.e., a book could have a chart in it and satisfy both requirements). These are the number of sources cited in your paper, NOT the total number of sources used to research your paper.
- Cite all sources using MLA Format. Your paper must include proper parenthetical citations and a Works Cited page.
Remember that a well-researched paper will include a variety of reputable and reliable sources. Our final paper will include a Works Cited Page (rather than a bibliography), but that does not mean you should limit yourself to six total sources.
Length and Format:
5-7 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, MLA formatting and Works Cited Page.
Criteria for success: Please see the attached rubric.
Rubric
Major Project Rubric (1)
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomeresearch includes the minimum number of assigned sources, and represents an assigned range of source types including scholarly sources |
| 15.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomewriter demonstrates an understanding of the networked or relational nature of the sources |
| 15.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomewriter maintains the tone and position of a curious academic researcher |
| 10.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomepaper is proofread and adheres to standard conventions of English |
| 10.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomethe argument is appropriately complex, based in a claim that emerges from and explores a line of inquiry |
| 15.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomethe stakes of the argument, why what is being argued matters, are evident |
| 15.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomethe argument involves analysis, which is the close scrutiny and examination of evidence and assumptions in support of a larger set of ideas |
| 15.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomethe argument takes into consideration counterclaims and multiple points of view as it generates its own perspective and position |
| 15.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomethe argument utilizes a clear organizational strategy and effective transitions that develop its line of inquiry |
| 15.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomecitation entries are alphabetized and comply with assigned citation style |
| 10.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomethe paper is formatted in standard MLA style, including page numbers, a header, Times New Roman 12 pt font, double spaced, standard margins. |
| 10.0 pts | |||
| Total Points: 145.0 | |||||
Answer preview
Immigration and Legal Citizenship
Every year, America receives thousands of immigrants, some that are documented, and others lacking the official documents. The undocumented immigrants have often found themselves in trouble despite them having genuine reasons like seeking asylum or looking for jobs. They often receive harsh measures like deportation by the government. From a more in-depth perspective, however, immigrants have played a significant role in promoting the economy of not only America but also other…
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