English 2

For Part 3 of this capstone assignment, you will bring together the writing techniques that you have learned throughout the course to compose an expository paper. Exposition is a type of discourse that is used to explain, describe, or inform. In an expository essay, the purpose is to give readers a balanced account of a subject with a neutral, objective tone (usually 3rd person point of view or voice) and offer the opportunity to incorporate a combination of writing techniques.

Your final capstone project will involve integrating both viewpoints of your selected question topic that you worked with in Units 3 and 4. Your expository essay will present both sides of your controversial issue to explain, describe, and inform your audience using an unemotive, neutral, and objective writing style through the use of APA 6th edition format.

Part 3

Complete the following:

Step 1: Using the thesis statement and outline that you developed in Part 1 of Unit 3, compose the supporting paragraphs. Be sure to incorporate any instructor feedback and suggestions.
Step 2: Based on the instructor feedback that you received from Part 2 of Unit 4 (opposing view draft), revise your content.
Step 3: Integrate elements from Steps 1 and 2 to create an expository paper that reflects your knowledge of both perspectives of your topic question. You will write a balanced account of your chosen topic using an unemotive, neutral, and objective writing style. Be sure to include an introduction, an updated thesis statement, clear and logical transitions between supporting paragraphs (based on both sides of the topic question), evidential support, and a concluding paragraph.
Step 4: Your final submission should include the following:
Title page
Abstract
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

Note: Citations and references are not required for this assignment.

Your submission should include 3–4 body pages in addition to the title and abstract pages. APA formatting should be followed for margins, spacing, font style, size, and page numbers.

This assignment will also be assessed using additional criteria provided here.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Please submit your assignment.

Grading Rubric:

Content

Demonstrates mastery of rhetorical mode and uses it to deliver appropriate, detailed, and pertinent content structured in a logical pattern. Mastery of thesis statement, supporting topics, and expository essay writing skills.

50%

Critical Thinking

Demonstrates critical analysis of topic with the use of relevant, insightful, and logical subpoints.

25%

Format and Presentation

Follows APA 6th edition format and presentation requirements as listed for the assignment. Demonstrates effective college-level syntax, word choice, correct grammar, and mechanics.

25%