

ReflectionDIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.Provide one example of a place where you have used rhetorical appeals or source material to support your argument. Reflection⒠Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?⒠Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?B. Research⒠Have you cited outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase techniques?⒠Are the sources incorporated smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information?⒠Have you referenced a range of at least 7 credible sources?⒠Have you properly cited your sources according to APA style guidelines?⒠Have you included an APA style reference page below your essay?4. Argument Development⒠Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay?⒠Is the argument supported using rhetorical appeals and source material?⒠Is your essay 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words)? If not, which details do you need to add or remove?3. Argumentative Thesis Statement⒠Have you included a thesis in your introduction that takes a clear, specific position on one side of a debatable issue?2. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.1. Assignment GuidelinesDIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the Touchstone.As this assignment builds on Touchstone 2.2: Create an Annotated Bibliography, that Touchstone must be graded before you can submit your research essay draft.Sample Touchstone 3A. Once you've submitted a Touchstone, it will be graded and counted toward your final course score.Touchstone 3.2: Draft an Argumentative Research EssayASSIGNMENT: Using your outline and annotated bibliography from Touchstones 1.2 and 2.2, draft a 6-8 page argumentative research essay on your chosen topic.In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. You can work on a Touchstone anytime, but you can't submit it until you have completed the unit’s Challenges. You need to do the reading if the material is new for you, complete the IHI modules and take notes on information about RCA process and FMEA, then if you still don't get what the task is asking it's time to connect with a mentor.PLEASE NO PLAGIARISMTouchstones are projects that illustrate your comprehension of the course material, help you refine skills, and demonstrate application of knowledge. I believe there was a cohort for this class. The tasks are meant to be done independently with course mentor assistance as needed. There is a student social media group that has recently had several members reported and investigated because they were working on tasks together and providing each other with information and assistance.

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You need to contact a course mentor if you find you need help WGU academic integrity standards prohibit sharing of work or working together unless specifically instructed to do so.
