Develop a paper in which you discuss a current or historical figure. I gave the three options in the assignment topic box Describe why this person would be considered a good critical thinker. Your paper should be between three and five pages long. It should be typed and double-spaced to recieve full credit. The paper will be evaluated for its clarity, thoroughness and how well you incorporate the ideas of critical thinking and writing discussed in class. Please see the rubric below ofr point breakdown.
Points to remember:
To be successful on this paper you will need to provide a working definition of critical thinking.
Make sure to have a clear thesis statement
Keep the focus on the critical thinking process your chosen figure used to achieve his or her accomplishments, not the accomplishments themselves
For example- if you were to choose MLK, talk about the critical thinking he used as a civil rights activities and spokesperson, not his role as a spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement
You are discussing how he did what he did, not what he did
Scoring Rubric – Paper #1
____ (5) Appropriate introduction
____ (5) Clearly stated thesis
____ (6) CT definition broad and appropriate
____ (6) Sufficient and specific evidence provided
____ (6) Evidence explicitly tied to the definition
____ (6) Ideas organized effectively
____ (6) Effective use of English writing conventions (spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, usage, capitalization)
____ (5) Conclusion provides closure
____ (5) Use of academic style and vocabulary
____ (50) Paper
____ (5) Self-evaluation
____ (55) Total Score
