For project 1 and 2 you will be taking a stand on the issue of implementing a parenting
license.
Project 1: present a clear stance in favor of a parenting license with a clear thesis and 3 clear
reasons with sufficient support (at least 1 source for each reason provided)
Project 2: present a clear stance against a parenting license with a clear thesis and 3 clear reasons
with sufficient support (at least 1 source for each reason provided)
Length: 2-3 pages for each project
Format: Typed, double space, list of resources used (minimum of 3)
Helpful tips:
• State your stance first in a clear thesis with an although and because clause
• Include 3 specific reasons for your stance
• For each reason, offer specific support ( facts, statistics, examples, expert opinion)
• Make sure you are using sound logic and avoid fallacies
• Remember to list the sources used at the end
• Make sure to properly introduce sources: Provide name of source or organization
(credentials if it is an “expert”), and the year it was published or last updated
Rubric:
Possesses a clear thesis that
takes a specific stance and
offers rationale and
qualification
/5
/30
Has three logical and specific
reasons with sufficient support
for each point from credible
sources, proper source
introduction, and analysis
/10
Organization: paragraphs are
appropriate length, logically
arranged and contain
transitions
/5
Word choice/language is
academic, professional and
avoids cliché expressions
/5
Free from Errors
/2.5
Pg length (2-3) /2.5