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WRC 1023 QL Argument <br/>Guidelines for the quantitative literacy essay. <br/>1. Select a topic. <br/>2. Research the topic you selected <br/>a. Use at least -4_ sources <br/>b. Sources must come from academic databases (not general internet sources) <br/>c. One source must be a dataset <br/>i. Find your own data set or use a dataset prepared by the library <br/>ii. Calculate different summaries from the data (Analyze basic) <br/>3. Write your claim <br/>4. Collect data to support your claim (Explore intermediate) <br/>5. Formulate clear, accurate statements about the data using actual numerical values (Translate basic) <br/>6. Create a graphic representation of the data (Visualize basic) <br/>a. Include a title, number, labels, and source information <br/>b. Refer to text for examples <br/>7. Develop your argument <br/>a. Introduction <br/>i. Get your reader’s attention <br/>ii. Present your position (your claim) <br/>b. Body <br/>i. Support your claim with facts, details, examples, reasons <br/>1. Synthesize your sources <br/>2. Cite all sources internally <br/>3. Use MLA or APA documentation style <br/>ii. Incorporate your graph <br/>1. Include the title, number, and labels <br/>2. Summarize the data represented by the graph, briefly (Translate intermediate) <br/>3. Offer an alternate interpretation of the data (Assimilate basic) <br/>4. Argue/defend the conclusions you made about the data, including the specific numerical data for support (Express advanced) <br/>iii. Anticipate and respond to the opposition <br/>c. Conclusion <br/>8. Revise for organization, transitions, sentence structure, and word choice <br/>9. Edit for grammar, punctuation, and spelling <br/>10. Format <br/>a. __5__ pages <br/>b. Follow MLA format guidelines <br/>