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Instructions for Paper 2
Paper 2 should be 900-1200 words in length and should compare and contrast the views of one of the following pairs of thinkers:
(A) C. S. Lewis and Thomas Paine OR
(B) Bertrand Russell and Thomas Paine
In the paper, describe two similarities and two differences between the thinkers you have chosen. You do
not need to do outside research for the paper, but should describe the views of your chosen thinkers
accurately and in detail, as these views are presented in the iBook. For each similarity and difference you
identify, explain it clearly and fully support your claim that it is a genuine similarity or difference. Use
properly-cited paraphrases and quotations from the iBook to help you accomplish the goals described in
this paragraph.
For this paper, we will again use point by point format. Each paragraph of the body of the paper should
focus on a single topic (or “point”) and show how it represents a similarity or a difference between the two
thinkers being considered. Accordingly, you will need to discuss both thinkers in each paragraph. For this
paper, include the following paragraphs in this order:
Paragraph 1: Introduction
Paragraph 2: Similarity 1 Paragraph 3: Similarity 2
Paragraph 4: Difference 1 Paragraph 5: Difference 2
Paragraph 6: Conclusion
Make the last sentence or two of the introduction your thesis statement: a statement that clearly describes
the two similarities and two differences you will defend in the paper.
Use correct spelling, grammar, and style throughout the paper. Also, be sure to follow all the instructions
in Part 4 of the syllabus concerning assignment formatting, citations, submission, and the Turnitin
program. The paper is due on LiveText by one minute before the time class is scheduled to begin on the
due date.
Your grade for the paper will be based on the quality of your work in the following areas, with the highest
scores in each area awarded for excellent work:
20% Factual information
Provide detailed and accurate information about the views of the two thinkers you have
chosen as these views are presented in the iBook.
40% Comparing and contrasting
Identify two similarities and two differences that are significant and interesting. Present
these in a clear and detailed way, using point by point format. Use good logical reasoning
and properly-cited paraphrases or quotations for each similarity and difference, to show
that it is a genuine similarity or difference.
10% Spelling, grammar, and style
10% APA style format, citations, and References page
20% Other instructions
Follow the other instructions in this document and on the syllabus.
In addition to your grade, which will be based on the above criteria, I will also complete a standard rubric that is associated with the paper on LiveText. The marks on the rubric will be approximate and will not directly affect your grade, but are meant to give you a rough sense of how you are doing in various areas of the writing process. When I complete the rubric, I will mainly focus on the general categories on the left side of the rubric, rather than the small text in each box. (The row for “content area” will relate to the factual information you present in the paper and the row for “writing strategy” will relate to your use of point by point format.)
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The following link shows you how to compose in-text citations and References page entries for the iBook
readings, using APA style:
http://lynn-library.libguides.com/apa/ibook/dbr100.
