please read the instructions carefully.
This is an essay template plan.
Topic:Physical punishment by parents (including smacking) should be permitted because it is an effective form of correction for children. Do you agree? NO
Steps to follow:
A strong thesis statement exists which clearly shows a position. A very clear outline is provided.
The required number of arguments, counter arguments and refutations exist. They are all strong and all relevant to the topic.
Excellent evidence is presented which very clearly relates to all points of argument.
All evidence is supported by source details. All sources are academic.
OVERVIEW
187 words in length, No more or less
ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION:
These exercises assesses the learning outcomes 1 (critically read, analyse and make meaning from academic texts), 2 (identify and summarise the main points of arguments), 3 (locate and cite arguments and evidence), 4 (produce a well-structured persuasive- analytical essay) and 5 (produce a well-structured, logical, coherent and cohesive written response) and 6 (produce an accurate evidence-based argument).
GUIDELINES
Your essay plan must follow the instructions on the Essay Plan Template be submitted in the supplied format. This includes using complete sentences for the thesis statement and topic sentences, then dot points to complete other parts of the plan.
Choose one topic
Include a minimum of 3 different current academic sources (such as a journal article published in 2018). Only sources used in the creation of the plan and/or approved by your teacher can be used in the writing of the essay.
You must, however, plan your essay INDEPENDENTLY to avoid allegations of collusion.
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MARKING CRITERIA
When marking the essay task, the following criteria will be assessed: Thesis and Outline
Arguments Evidence Sources
Additional Notes
As this is a Research Essay, your writing should reflect the research you have conducted by presenting an in-depth understanding of the topic and providing academic evidence to support your arguments.
Evidence: ( 2 Evidence)
and 3 sources.
Source 1: Karin Österman, Kaj Björkqvist, Kristian Wahlbeck
Aggressive behavior 40 (6), 568-581, 2014.
Source 2: Franziska Meinck, Lucie D Cluver, Mark E Boyes, Elsinah L Mhlongo
Trauma, Violence, & Abuse 16 (1), 81-107, 2015
3: Hitting kids: American parenting and physical punishment
Emily Cuddy and Richard V. Reeves
Thursday, November 6, 2014
This is the essay template to be filled:
Word Count (excluding template (187 words) and citations): ____________________________________
Referencing Style: Harvard _______________________________________________________________________
Sources
(author/s name/s, year and title)
Introduction
Provide background information and context:
State your thesis (your overall position) using a complete sentence:
Outline the arguments you will use to support your thesis:
Argument 1
Write the topic sentence using a complete sentence:
Supporting sentences (explanations, examples, evidence):
Counter-argument:
Refutation of counter-argument:
Argument 2
Write the topic sentence using a complete sentence:
Supporting sentences (explanations, examples, evidence):
Counter-argument:
Refutation of counter-argument:
Argument 3 –
Write the topic sentence using a complete sentence:
Supporting sentences (explanations, examples, evidence):
Counter-argument:
Refutation of counter-argument:
Conclusion
Re-state your thesis.
Re-state the arguments supporting your thesis:
A concluding statement (eg refer to future implications, suggestions or recommendations for future research):
