Assignment 1: Discussion—Cost of Higher Education
Assignment 1: Discussion—Cost of Higher Education
In this assignment, you are required to state an opinion regarding the cost of higher education. Please keep in mind that an opinion piece of writing requires the writer to express a clear point of view.
Use the Internet to research on the cost of higher education and respond to the following, appropriately citing the sources used in your response:
• Is the cost of attending college too high? Support you opinion with three to four reasons.
Write your initial response in about 150–200 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
Note that your response to this assignment will also be submitted as a piece of writing for M11: Assignment 2 for a review of your writing skills. Therefore, make sure your response to this assignment is logical, clear, and well organized. Also, proofread your response for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
By Saturday, November 11, 2017, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, November 15, 2017, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.
Grading Criteria and Rubric
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Clearly stated the opinion regarding the cost of higher education. Supported the opinion with three to four reasons.
36
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
4
Total:
40
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Clearly stated the opinion regarding the cost of higher education. Supported the opinion with three to four reasons. 36
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 4
Total: 40
Use the Internet to research on the cost of higher education and respond to the following, appropriately citing the sources used in your response:
• Is the cost of attending college too high? Support you opinion with three to four reasons.
Assignment 2: Assignment Critique
In M11: Assignment 1 (Cost of Higher Education), you reviewed an article and posted your analysis of it to the Discussion Area.
In this assignment, do the following:
• Copy and paste your analysis from the Discussion Area of M11: Assignment 1 into a Word document.
• Submit it to the M11: Assignment 2 Dropbox for content and grammar review by your instructor.
Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M11_A2.doc.
By Wednesday, November 15, 2017, deliver your assignment to the M11: Assignment 2 Dropbox.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Wrote the analysis using appropriate style and usage. 40
Applied relevant rules of grammar to the writing of analysis. 44
Total: 80
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