A. Assignment Guidelines DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines. 1. Argumentative Thesis Statement ❒ Have you included a thesis in your introduction that takes a clear, specific position on one side of a debatable issue? 2. Argument Development ❒ Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay? ❒ Is the argument supported using rhetorical appeals and source material? ❒ Is your essay 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words)? If not, which details do you need to add or remove? 3. Research ❒ Have you cited outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase techniques? ❒ Are the sources incorporated smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information? ❒ Have you referenced a range of at least 7 credible sources? ❒ Have you properly cited your sources according to APA style guidelines? ❒ Have you included an APA style reference page below your essay? 4. Reflection ❒ Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses? ❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment? B. Reflection DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions. Provide one example of a place where you have used rhetorical appeals or source material to support your argument. How does this enhance your essay? (2-3 sentences) Touchstone 4 is a revision of this draft. What kind of feedback would be helpful for you as you revise? Are there parts of your draft that you’re uncertain of? (3-4 sentences)