Argument/Persuasive Writing Paper: 5-7 pages – properly sited APA sources. Argument essay based on binary, research and analysis, evidence, claims, and properly cited sources. Rubric standards: 1. Essay develops an original idea by identifying patterns, defining key terms, uncovering assumptions, reformulating binaries, and crafting analytical summaries. 2. Essay synthesizes 5 sources, including 3 sources found in scholarly databases. 3. Essay develops ideas in a logical and coherent hierarchy that follows patterns of induction and deduction and supports an evolving thesis with ample development of claims. 4. Essay employs Standard English syntax and style using advanced sentence construction and variety, consistency of tone and voice, the use of active verbs, and the balancing the concrete detail with abstract concepts.