GED0101-CASE: SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT # 1

Goal Create an argumentative paper that would discuss your position on a chosen topic. Chosen topic must be something arguable or
disputable but not necessarily controversial.
Product The argumentative paper should present a main thesis statement. It should discuss a main claim, and its grounds, as supported by
evidences. The argumentative paper should at least be composed of 2000 words.
Draft Submission Draft paper can be submitted only once before the negotiated deadline of submission. Drafts should be submitted in hardcopy. Draft
submission is not required but is encouraged.
Final Submission Deadline of submission would be determined by the class. It should be any day from Week 6 - 8. Final submission if through CANVAS.
Standards
Applying the principles of U4CA, the following are the criteria for grading the summative paper:
Content 5 4 3 2 0
Thesis statement Thesis statement is: Thesis statement is: Thesis statement is: Main idea may be inferred Piece is not clearly
*specific *opinion-based *provable *specific *specific but is not clearly stated written about one
*significant *opinion-based *opinion-based topic
*provable
Introduction Introduction contains: Introduction contains: Introduction contains: Author somewhat Piece begins
*thesis statement *supports topics *thesis statement *supports topics *thesis statement provides an opening for without proper
*hook *transition *hook *supports topics the piece introduction
Body and evidences Body is: Body is: Body is: Author attempts to No support topics
*clearly related to the thesis *clearly related to the thesis *clearly related to the thesis develop the thesis or main are included
*in logical order *in logical order Evidence is provided to idea No evidence is
*connected with smooth transitions Evidence is provided to develop develop each support topic. Evidence is occasionally provided to develop
Evidence is provided to develop each each support topic. Evidence is: provided to develop the the support topics
support topic. Evidence is: Evidence is: *relevant support topics
*relevant *documented *varied *relevant *documented *varied *documented
*valid *reliable *valid
Conclusion and/or Conclusion contains: Conclusion contains: Conclusion contains: Author somewhat Piece ends without
Closure *reference to the thesis or main idea *reference to the thesis or main *reference to the thesis or provides closure for the conclusion
*review of comparison idea main idea piece
*closure techniques *review of comparison *review of comparison
*significance of message *closure techniques
Assigned format: Follows assigned format with All elements of assigned format Most elements of assigned Piece remotely resembles No format was used
*times new roman 12 enhanced presentation were used format were used assigned format
*single spacing
*align left
*APA 6th referencing
Reminders in writing the argumentative paper:
1. Follow the guidelines detail in the rubric for grading and full paper template.
2. Minimum acceptable word count is 2000 words excluding the abstract.
3. All words written in the paper is in plain text except for the headings (Title, Abstract,
Introduction, Title of themes, Conclusion, and References).
4. You may include readings from related literature concerning your topic. In-text citation is
required as reference to used article or book.
5. You may use related literature through in-text citation to back-up information like scientific,
conceptual, or mathematical information.
6. Use only previous research article or books as references. You may use legitimate newspaper if
you are citing past events.
7. Do not use blogs and webpage as reference for the reason that these materials are not reliable and
valid. Information from a webpage can only be used if the webpage is a research-based site.
8. Do not start neither end any paragraph with a citation. Citations are only used to support your
own ideas.
9. Paragraphs (minimum of 5 sentences) written on this paper may follow the narration of ideas as
follows: (1) state the main idea –> (2) explain with supporting idea –> (3) cite evidences –> (4)
explain evidences -> (5) synthesize the ideas.
10. Do not use pronoun such as “I”, “we”, “me”, or any pronoun situated in the first-person voice.
Academic scholarly paper does not use the first paper voice unless it is a reflection which is being
narrated.
11. The claim should be a straightforward main idea that you want to express. It should be followed
by a substantial reason directly connected to the claim.
12. Use APA 6 style in making in-text citation. Non-citation and improper citation are both
considered plagiarism.
13. End a paragraph using your own idea. The last part of the paragraph should make a
synthesis/conclusion of the paragraph.
14. Research Article Referencing – General Format and Example
Author/s. (Year of Publication). Title of the Article. Italicized Title of the Periodical, Italicized
Volume # (issue#). pp-pp. http://www.jjj.org
Barr, R., & Tagg, J. (1995). From teaching to learning: A new paradigm for undergraduate
education. Change, 27(6), 13–25. https://doi.org/10.2307/40165284
Book Referencing – General Format and Example
Author/s. (Year of Publication). Italicized Title of the Book. Location of Publisher: Publisher.
Talty, S. (2009). The illustrious dead: The terrifying story of how typhus killed Napoleon's
greatest army. New York, NY: Crown.
Webpage Referencing – General Format and Example
Author/s. (Year, Month Date of publication). Italicized Title of webpage/article. Retrieved from
URL
Limer, E. (2013, October 1). Heck yes! The first free wireless plan is finally here. Retrieved from
http://gizmodo.com/heck-yes-the-first-free-wireless-plan-is-finally-here-1429566597

Italicized Title of webpage/article. (Year, Month Date of publication). Retrieved from URL
India: Country specific information. (2013, October 3). Retrieved from
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1139.html
 Write here the title of your paper here
First Name M.I. Last Name
Far Eastern University – Write you institute name here
Abstract
Write abstract in 150 – 250 words. Abstract is not indented. Align text in justified.
State the rationale/purpose of the paper. State the main thesis statement of the paper
as well as the highlight of the arguments and evidences cited in the entirety of the
paper. State the implications suggested by the paper. State the conclusion and future
direction of the topic.
Introduction
For the first paragraph of the introduction, start by narrating a general premise or an
existing or past condition or event about the chosen topic. This start of an introduction is ideal
in catching first the reader’s attention by narrating an event or condition that would lead to the
main thesis statement at the end of the introduction (3rd paragraph).
For the second paragraph, discuss what is lacking/problematic/dissatisfying in the
existing or past condition or event (general premise) you narrated in the first paragraph.
Explain the main issue or issues related to the topic that would lead to the main thesis
statement in the next paragraph.
For the third and last paragraph of the introduction, state the main thesis statement or
main argument to set the tone and direction of the whole paper. This can be done by first stating
the claim and the substantial reason for it. Explain what you really mean in the thesis statement.
This explanation of what the thesis meant may take 2 to 3 sentences. Then, explain why this
topic is significant to discuss. This shall signal the end of the introduction and the start of the
body of the paper. Avoid oversimplification of ideas in any part of the paper.
Write here the title of the first theme/evidence
For the first paragraph, start each theme by narrating a specific premise. The premise is
the existing or past condition or event related to the theme or evidence you will cite. For
example, if the main thesis statement is “Drug addiction should be decriminalized in the
Philippines as it is a case of mental disorder rather than a criminal act”, the first theme could be
“Link between drug problem and mental health in the Philippines” and its premise is narrating
present drug-related mental health conditions in the Philippines.
For the second paragraph, state an argument about the theme by writing a claim followed
by reason. For example, if the premise narrates drug-related mental health conditions in the
Philippines, one claim could be “Drug addiction is caused by psychological disorder since its
used is triggered by cognitive and emotional dysfunctions like depression.” Explain what is
meant by the claim. Then, cite evidences that would prove the claim. Carefully explain and
point out how these evidences establish your claim.
 For the third and last paragraph, discuss the possible implications of the claim made
about the theme/evidence. Implications are possible effects or results of the assertion that you
have made in the claim. In relation the sample claim made, an example of a preliminary part of
the implication would be, “Since cognitive and emotional dysfunctions seemingly induce drug
addiction, rehabilitation and counseling through mental health intervention is needed rather
than criminal punishment.” This example tries to make inference on what would be the effect to
the drug problem in the Philippines if the claim that drug addiction is caused by a psychological
disorder would be accepted.
Add new sections or themes if there are other evidences to be discussed
In case of another evidence to be presented, repeat guidelines in writing the theme as the
body of your argumentative paper.
Conclusion
Summarize the relevant points of the paper. Then, make synthesis or state what idea can
be drawn if you will try to make connection on all of the claims and implications you have
made. Lastly, state what else can be explored in your chosen topic as the future direction of the
paper.
References
Cite references in APA 6 format. References are in alphabetical order and the first line of every
references is not indented unlike the succeeding details of the sources. See examples
below.
Barr, R., & Tagg, J. (1995). From teaching to learning: A new paradigm for undergraduate
education. Change, 27(6), 13–25. https://doi.org/10.2307/40165284
India: Country specific information. (2013, October 3). Retrieved from
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1139.html
Limer, E. (2013, October 1). Heck yes! The first free wireless plan is finally here. Retrieved
from http://gizmodo.com/heck-yes-the-first-free-wireless-plan-is-finally-here-1429566597
Talty, S. (2009). The illustrious dead: The terrifying story of how typhus killed Napoleon's
greatest army. New York, NY: Crown.