Q Our everyday lives are filled with problems to be solved. On our commutes to work and college, there is often too much traffic and public transportation may be unreliable or expensive. At work, we may struggle to attract new customers, to improve a flawed product or service we offer, or to contain costs. In our neighborhoods, we may notice that public spaces like parks are neglected and that needed services are lacking. In our families, we may find that our children are struggling at school, or that relatives are suffering from diseases that ought to be preventable. One of the best ways to make positive change is to write about the problem and offer possible solutions that can be enacted by leaders or communities. This is precisely what you'll be doing in this writing assignment. This week, you will submit your final problem-solution essay. Basic Essay Requirements Length: It should be at least 1,500 words. Sources: At least five high-quality sources must be cited in text in your essay. Format: This essay will be written in APA style. Use the APA essay template provided in the Files area. Rubric LMA.ENGL135.WK6.SEPT20 LMA.ENGL135.WK6.SEPT20 Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Solution Essay: Critical Thinking 46 to >40.0 pts Excellent The case study includes a strong, central idea that uses topic, context, and purpose to and provide a lens for analysis through a clear and engaging thesis which is developed through a strategically structured argument. 40 to >30.0 pts Competent The essay illustrates a central idea using topic, context, and purpose to provides a thesis that is limited beyond summary. The essay is logically structured. 30 to >23.0 pts Limited The essay indicates a central ideas but discussion of topic, context and purpose may be limited in scope and are not adequately used to formulate a clear thesis. 23 to >14.0 pts Poor The essay presents no unifying central idea to engage with key components of the research or a stated argument. 14 to >0 pts Does Not Meet The materials do not address this competency. 46 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Solution Essay: Communication 26 to >21.0 pts Excellent The essay clearly communicate a central idea through precise use of language, attention to audience, grammar and mechanics, and APA conventions and formats appropriate to the genre. 21 to >19.0 pts Competent The essay communicate a central idea by demonstrating proficient use of language, audience awareness, grammar and mechanics and APA conventions appropriate to the genre. 19 to >14.0 pts Limited The essay attempt to communicate a central idea, but needs more proficient use of language, stronger attention to audience, and a more precise utilization of APA conventions. Grammar and mechanics need improvement. 14 to >10.0 pts Poor The essay lack a clear understanding of language usage, audience awareness, and APA competence. Grammar and mechanics inhibit understanding. 10 to >0 pts Does Not Meet The essay does not address this competency. 26 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Solution Essay: Information Literacy 36 to >31.0 pts Excellent The essay utilizes appropriate academic sources and demonstrates a clear evaluation of the use of critical analysis conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context. 31 to >25.0 pts Competent The essay using a source and demonstrates some understanding of critical analysis conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context. 25 to >18.0 pts Limited The essay uses an inappropriate source for academic research and demonstrates limited understanding of critical analysis conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context. 18 to >10.0 pts Poor The essay does not effectively use source material and lacks a basic understanding of critical analysis conventions, such as rhetorical appeals, audience and context. 10 to >0 pts Does Not Meet The essay does not address this competency. 36 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Solution Essay: Cultural Competence 36 to >31.0 pts Excellent The essay demonstrates a clear and detailed solution that is explored in detail and uses the rhetorical conventions and audience awareness. 31 to >25.0 pts Competent The essay presents a general solution that may lack clarity or detail. 25 to >18.0 pts Limited The essay includes a limited idea for solution that does not fully underscore the role of rhetorical conventions and audience awareness. 18 to >10.0 pts Poor The essay lacks a clear proposed solution and does not address rhetorical conventions or audience awareness. 10 to >0 pts Does Not Meet The essay does not address this competency. 36 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Solution Essay: Global Awareness and Civic Engagement 36 to >31.0 pts Excellent The essay uses sophisticated conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgements are conveyed concerning the effectiveness of the argument. 31 to >25.0 pts Competent The essay uses some conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgments may lack clarity or specificity. 25 to >18.0 pts Limited The essay does not adequately use conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgements are weak or absent. 18 to >10.0 pts Poor The essay does not effectively use conventions of style or make value judgments to support main ideas. 10 to >0 pts Does Not Meet The essay does not address this competency. 36 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135. A.Critical Thinking Critical Thinking threshold: 3.0 pts 4 pts Excellent: Strong, central idea that use topic, angle, and purpose to summarize a text/issue and provide a lens for analysis through a clear and engaging thesis. 3 pts Competent: Central idea uses topic angle and purpose to summarize a text/issue and provides as thesis that is limited beyond summary. 2 pts Limited: Offers a discussion of topic, angle and purpose may be limited in scope and are not adequately used to formulate a clear thesis. 1 pts Poor: No unifying central idea to engage with key components of the text or argument. 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency. 4 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135. B.Communication Communication threshold: 3.0 pts 4 pts Excellent: Communicates a central ideas through precise use of language, attention to audience, grammar and mechanics, and APA conventions and formats appropriate to the genre. 3 pts Competent: Communicates a central idea by demonstrating proficient use of language, audience awareness, grammar and mechanics and APA conventions appropriate to the genre. 2 pts Limited: Attempts to communicate a central idea, but needs more proficient use of language, stronger attention to audience, and a more precise utilization of APA conventions. Grammar and mechanics needs improvement 1 pts Poor: Lacks a clear understanding of language usage, audience awareness, and APA competence. Grammar and mechanics inhibit understanding. 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency. 4 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135.C.Information Literacy Information Literacy threshold: 3.0 pts 4 pts Excellent: Utilizes an appropriate academic source and demonstrates a clear evaluation of the use of rhetorical conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context 3 pts Competent: Uses a source and demonstrates some understanding of rhetorical conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context. 2 pts Limited: Uses uses an inappropriate source for academic research and demonstrates limited understanding of rhetorical conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context. 1 pts Poor: Does not effectively use source material and lacks a basic understanding of rhetorical conventions, such as rhetorical appeals, audience and context. 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency. 4 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135.D.Cultural Competence Cultural Competence threshold: 3.0 pts 4 pts Excellent: Demonstrates a clear and detailed counter argument through the use of rhetorical conventions and audience awareness. 3 pts Competent: Presents a counter argument that addresses major points but lacks clarity or detail. 2 pts Limited: Limited in use of counter argument, the role of rhetorical conventions and audience awareness. 1 pts Poor: Does not use a counter argument or address rhetorical conventions or audience awareness. 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency. 4 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135.E.Global Awareness & Civic Engagement Global Awareness & Civic Engagement threshold: 3.0 pts 4 pts Excellent: Demonstrates a sophisticated use of conventions of style to develop arguments. Conveys value judgements concerning the effectiveness of the argument. 3 pts Competent: Demonstrates use of some conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgments may lack clarity or specificity. 2 pts Limited: Does not adequately use conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgements are weak or absent. 1 pts Poor: Does not effectively use conventions of style or make value judgments to support main ideas. 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency. 4 pts Total Points: 200