Thomas Paine and the Influence of Common Sense
ORDER # | 100183 |
PAPER TYPE | ESSAY |
WRITING LEVEL | UNDERGRADUATE |
WRITING STYLE | MLA |
# OF SOURCES | 4 |
# OF PAGES & WORD COUNT | 5 ≈ 1375 WORDS |
This paper is about the book “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine.
Requirements: The requirements for this assignment is 5 pages. This means 5 written, double-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font pages. This does not count for the works cited page at the end. You are not required to submit an abstract or a title page in your submittal. I expect to receive a submittal of no less than 6 total pages. The assignment uses a grading rubric. Please read the rubric before you start writing the essay. Those with missing pages will be marked accordingly.
Prompt: In January 1776 Thomas Paine wrote a political pamphlet called Common Sense. In this pamphlet he made a variety of arguments (political, economic, religious, and emotional), to educate British colonial citizens on the reasons for separation from Great Britain. In a research essay, explain the main points of Common Sense by Thomas Paine and use specific colonial examples that support Paine’s argument for separation. Address how this impacted the Continental Congress. Discuss whom at the time opposed Paine’s thinking and why. Give supportive evidence of your take on the events using outside primary and secondary sources (no fewer than 5 outside sources. This means not counting Common Sense and not counting your text book).
Grading Rubric
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Language/Spelling/ Grammar | Research essay has no spelling or punctuation errors and very few grammatical errors. Very well written and excellent use of business language. | Research essay has a few punctuation or spelling errors. Few grammatical errors that don’t affect meaning. Well written and use of business language is acceptable. | Research essay has some punctuation or spelling errors. Some grammatical errors but generally don’t affect meaning. Language is satisfactory overall but use of more appropriate business language is required. | Research essay has numerous punctuation or spelling errors. Numerous grammatical errors that affect meaning. Language used is unprofessional and not appropriate for business use. |
Research essay Organization and Formatting | Relevant sections are included, and each is organized effectively. Formatting is professional and consistent and includes all required elements. | Relevant sections are included but could be a little better organized. Formatting is acceptable and/or one or two required elements are missing. | Relevant sections are included but organization could be improved. Formatting is inconsistent and/or many elements are missing or not formatted appropriately. | Sections are missing and/or poorly organized. Formatting is messy and unprofessional. |
Research essay content/Thinking | Research essay content is comprehensive and detailed. Thinking and ideas are presented clearly, are engaging and thorough. | Research essay content is sufficient. Thinking and ideas are clear but could be expanded to be more thorough. | Research essay content is fairly basic and/or thinking and ideas lack some clarity and depth. | Research essay content is very basic and thinking and ideas are superficial and lack clarity. |
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