Argument Paper (5-7 pages in length not including title and reference page) APA FORMAT You will chose the topic for both of your argument papers. You may chose different aspects of the same topic for each of the papers. The topic should be related to human sexuality. You may consult with the instructor if you would like to discuss your topic with the instructor. The argument paper must begin with a one-to-three-sentence statement of the main thesis. A thesis is an argument concerning an issue. It clearly states your position. Your argument paper should primarily present your beliefs or conclusions related to the topic. It should include 5-7 recent (within the last 3-5 years) references from at least the text and additional sources. The paper may also include material from other sources. A Crash Course on Argument Papers · Select an issue or dilemma of interest. · Review the pertinent literature. · Decide on your perception; take a stance. · Articulate your perception in a thesis statement. · Summarize the issues; demonstrate an understanding of the controversy. · Defend/argue in favor of your perception using all resources available. · Finish with a strong summary statement that reinforces your thesis. · Proofread your work; use grammar/spellcheck functions. · Revise; submit final draft.  Argument Paper Rubric Criteria Superior 40-50 points Above Average 30-40 points Average 20-30 points Poor 10-20 points Thesis The thesis is explicit, clearly, and succinctly stated. Thesis is supported by at least 3 key points. The paper's thesis is explicit and somewhat clearly and succinctly stated and supported by a key point. The paper's thesis is evident in the arguments provided. The paper's thesis is unclear. References Paper contains more than 7 reference citations. Data is presented in appropriate tables, charts, and graphs. Paper contains at least three reference citations. Paper contains a reference citation. Paper does not contain a reference citation. Organization & Writing The paper is well organized, easy to read, and free of grammatical and syntax errors. The paper is organized, easy to read, and has minor grammatical and syntax errors and contains no more than a few typographical errors. The paper is organized, somewhat easy to read, and contains no more than 1 or 2 grammatical and syntax errors. The paper is somewhat unorganized and contains grammatical and syntax errors. Content Paper uses APA format including title page, page numbers, table of contents, and subheadings within text. Paper is related to human sexuality and worthy of publication. Paper may lack one or two of the following: title page, page numbers, table of contents, and subheadings within text. Paper lacks 2 or more of the following: title page, page numbers, table of contents, and subheadings within text. Paper may be only tangentially related to psychology Paper lacks several of the following: title page, page numbers, table of contents, and subheadings within text. Pap.

1. Argument Paper (5-7 pages in length not including title and
reference page) APA FORMAT
You will chose the topic for both of your argument papers. You
may chose different aspects of the same topic for each of the
papers. The topic should be related to human sexuality. You
may consult with the instructor if you would like to discuss
your topic with the instructor.
The argument paper must begin with a one-to-three-sentence
statement of the main thesis. A thesis is an argument concerning
an issue. It clearly states your position. Your argument paper
should primarily present your beliefs or conclusions related to
the topic. It should include 5-7 recent (within the last 3-5 years)
references from at least the text and additional sources. The
paper may also include material from other sources.
A Crash Course on Argument Papers
· Select an issue or dilemma of interest.
· Review the pertinent literature.
· Decide on your perception; take a stance.
· Articulate your perception in a thesis statement.
· Summarize the issues; demonstrate an understanding of the
controversy.
· Defend/argue in favor of your perception using all resources
available.
· Finish with a strong summary statement that reinforces your
thesis.
· Proofread your work; use grammar/spellcheck functions.
· Revise; submit final draft.
Argument Paper Rubric
Criteria
Superior
40-50 points
Above Average

2. 30-40 points
Average
20-30 points
Poor
10-20 points
Thesis
The thesis is explicit, clearly, and succinctly stated. Thesis is
supported by at least 3 key points.
The paper's thesis is explicit and somewhat clearly and
succinctly stated and supported by a key point.
The paper's thesis is evident in the arguments provided.
The paper's thesis is unclear.
References
Paper contains more than 7 reference citations. Data is
presented in appropriate tables, charts, and graphs.
Paper contains at least three reference citations.
Paper contains a reference citation.
Paper does not contain a reference citation.
Organization & Writing
The paper is well organized, easy to read, and free of
grammatical and syntax errors.
The paper is organized, easy to read, and has minor grammatical
and syntax errors and contains no more than a few typographical
errors.
The paper is organized, somewhat easy to read, and contains no
more than 1 or 2 grammatical and syntax errors.
The paper is somewhat unorganized and contains grammatical
and syntax errors.
Content
Paper uses APA format including title page, page numbers,
table of contents, and subheadings within text. Paper is related
to human sexuality and worthy of publication.
Paper may lack one or two of the following: title page, page
numbers, table of contents, and subheadings within text.
Paper lacks 2 or more of the following: title page, page
numbers, table of contents, and subheadings within text. Paper

3. may be only tangentially related to psychology
Paper lacks several of the following: title page, page numbers,
table of contents, and subheadings within text. Paper is
unrelated to psychology.
Overall Score
Superior
200
Excellent
160 or more
Average
120 or more
Poor
80 or more