Activity Guide and Evaluation Rubric - Task 8 - Argumentation Avalanche

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Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

Vicerrectoría Académica y de Investigación


Course: English Composition
Code: 518013

Activity Guide and Evaluation Rubric - Task 8 - Argumentation Avalanche

1. Activity Description
Type of activity: In Collaborative Group
Evaluation moment: Final
Highest score of the activity: 125 points
The activity starts on: Wednesday, The activity ends on: Tuesday,
November 27, 2024 December 10, 2024
With this activity, you are expected to achieve the following learning
outcome:
Demonstrate proficiency in diverse writing styles and techniques by engaging in
creative exercises that explore various genres and formats, aiming to produce
original compositions that effectively apply genre-specific conventions and rhetorical
strategies.
The activity consists of:
Step 1: Topic Selection (Group)
• Choose a topic that aligns with the scope of the Journal of Foreign Language
Writing and reflects the skills and knowledge acquired in the course.
Step 2: Research and Content Development (Group)
• Conduct research to gather relevant information and data.

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• Collaborate on the development of the article's content, ensuring it is well-
organized and presents a coherent argument or discussion.
Step 3: Writing Process (Group)
• Divide the writing tasks among group members, assigning sections or
subsections based on individual strengths and interests.
• Collaboratively write and revise the article, incorporating feedback from group
members to enhance clarity and coherence.
Step 4: Formatting and MLA Compliance (Group)
• Ensure the article is formatted according to MLA guidelines, including proper
citation and referencing of sources.
Step 5: Final Review and Editing (Group)
• Conduct a final review of the article to correct any errors in grammar,
punctuation, or formatting.
• Edit the article for clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing.
Step 6: Submission Preparation (Group)
• Compile the final version of the article into a single document.
• Include a title page, abstract, main text, and references page, all formatted
according to MLA guidelines.
Step 7: Submission (Group)
• Submit the final Word document to the Evaluation Environment for assessment.
For the development of the activity consider that:
In the Initial Information Environment, you must:
- Check the Course Agenda to organize your time.
- Check the Course News and the Internal mail.
In the Learning Environment, you must:
- Check the Course Contents and Bibliographic References for Units 1, 2 and 3.
- Download the Activity Guide and Evaluation Rubric for Task 8.

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- Go to the discussion forum for the task and actively participate as requested in
the activity.
In the Evaluation Environment, you must:
- Upload a Word file with the task’s group evidence. Identify your file as follows:
Task 8 – Group [Your Group Number].doc
Evidence of independent work:
No independent evidence is required in this activity.
Evidence of group work:
The group work evidence to be submitted is:
A Word file named Task 8 – Group [Your Group Number].doc with the following
pages:
• Cover Page
• Table of Contents
• Article (Collaboratively written article showcasing skills and knowledge
acquired)
• References (MLA-formatted references)

2. General Guidelines for the Development of Evidence to Submit


For Group Work evidence, consider the following:
▪ Active participation is crucial for effective group collaboration. It involves
engaging in discussions, sharing ideas, and offering constructive feedback. By
actively participating, you contribute to the group's progress and help
generate new ideas. It's important to listen attentively to others and be open
to different perspectives, as this fosters a collaborative environment where
everyone feels valued and heard.

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▪ Effective communication is essential for successful group work. Clear and
concise communication helps ensure that everyone understands the goals,
tasks, and expectations. It's important to use respectful language and tone
when communicating with group members. Active listening is also a key
component of effective communication, as it helps prevent misunderstandings
and promotes a positive group dynamic.
▪ Collaborative decision making involves working together to make informed
and consensus-based decisions. It's important to consider the input of all
group members and seek common ground when disagreements arise. By
involving everyone in the decision-making process, you can ensure that the
group's decisions are well-rounded and reflective of the collective input.
▪ Responsibility and accountability are crucial for the success of group work.
Each group member should take ownership of their assigned tasks and ensure
they are completed in a timely manner. It's important to communicate openly
with your group members about your progress and any challenges you may
be facing. By taking responsibility for your actions and holding yourself
accountable, you contribute to a positive group dynamic and help ensure the
success of the collaborative effort.
Please keep in mind that all individual or collaborative written products must comply
with the spelling rules and presentation conditions defined in this activity guide.
Regarding the use of references, consider that the product of this activity must
comply with MLA style.
In any case, make sure you comply with the rules and avoid academic plagiarism.
You can review your written products using the Turnitin tool found in the virtual
campus.
Under the Academic Code of Conduct, the actions that infringe the academic order,
among others, are the following: paragraph e) Plagiarism is to present as your own

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work all or part of a written report, task or document of invention carried out by
another person. It also implies the use of citations or lack of references, or it
includes citations where there is no match between these and the reference and
paragraph f) To reproduce, or copy for profit, educational resources or results of
research products, which have rights reserved for the University. (Acuerdo 029 - 13
de diciembre de 2013, artículo 99)
The academic penalties students will face are:
a) In case of academic fraud demonstrated in the academic work or evaluation, the
score obtained will be zero (0.0) without any disciplinary measures being derived.
b) In case of proven plagiarism in academic work of any nature, the score obtained
will be zero (0.0), without any disciplinary measures being derived.

3. Evaluation Rubric
Type of activity: In Collaborative Group
Evaluation moment: Final
The highest score in this activity is 125 points
First evaluation High level: The article demonstrates a comprehensive
criterion: understanding of the chosen topic, incorporating relevant
The article concepts and theories from the course.
demonstrates a If your work is at this level, you can get between 13
comprehensive points and 15 points
understanding of
the chosen topic, Average level: The article demonstrates a good
incorporating understanding of the chosen topic, incorporating some relevant
relevant concepts concepts and theories from the course.

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and theories from If your work is at this level, you can get between 9
the course. points and 12 points
This criterion
represents 15 Low level: The article lacks a comprehensive understanding
points of the total of the chosen topic and fails to incorporate relevant concepts
of 125 points of and theories from the course.
the rubric. If your work is at this level, you can get between 0
points and 8 points
Second evaluation High level: The article presents a clear theoretical framework,
criterion: linking the chosen topic to existing theories and research in EFL
The article presents writing.
a clear theoretical If your work is at this level, you can get between 13
framework, linking points and 15 points
the chosen topic to
existing theories Average level: The article presents a somewhat clear
and research in EFL theoretical framework, with some connections to existing
writing. theories and research in EFL writing.
This criterion If your work is at this level, you can get between 9
represents 15 points and 12 points
points of the total
of 125 points of Low level: The article lacks a clear theoretical framework and
the rubric. fails to adequately connect the chosen topic to existing theories
and research in EFL writing.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 0
points and 8 points

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Third evaluation High level: The article demonstrates methodological rigor in
criterion: research design and data analysis, with a clear and appropriate
The article methodology.
demonstrates If your work is at this level, you can get between 13
methodological rigor points and 15 points
in research design
and data analysis. Average level: The article demonstrates some
This criterion methodological rigor in research design and data analysis, but
represents 15 may have minor issues with methodology.
points of the total If your work is at this level, you can get between 9
of 125 points of points and 12 points
the rubric.
Low level: The article lacks methodological rigor in research
design and data analysis, with significant issues in
methodology.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 0
points and 8 points
Fourth evaluation High level: The article is well-organized, clearly written, and
criterion: logically coherent, with smooth transitions between sections.
The article is well- If your work is at this level, you can get between 13
organized, clearly points and 15 points
written, and
logically coherent. Average level: The article is mostly well-organized and
This criterion clearly written but may have some minor issues with coherence
represents 15 or transitions.
points of the total If your work is at this level, you can get between 9
points and 12 points

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of 125 points of Low level: The article lacks organization, clarity, and
the rubric. coherence, with disjointed sections and unclear writing.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 0
points and 8 points
Fifth evaluation High level: The article makes a significant contribution to
criterion: current understandings of central issues in foreign language
The article makes a writing and writing instruction, presenting original insights and
significant ideas.
contribution to If your work is at this level, you can get between 13
current points and 15 points
understandings of
central issues in Average level: The article makes a moderate contribution to
foreign language current understandings of central issues in foreign language
writing and writing writing and writing instruction, presenting some original
instruction. insights and ideas.
This criterion If your work is at this level, you can get between 9
represents 15 points and 12 points
points of the total
of 125 points of Low level: The article makes little to no contribution to
the rubric. current understandings of central issues in foreign language
writing and writing instruction, presenting no original insights
or ideas.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 0
points and 8 points
Sixth evaluation High level: The group actively participates in all stages of the
criterion: collaborative creation process, demonstrating excellent
communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills, with

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The group actively contributions from each group member being valuable and
participates in all well-documented.
stages of the If your work is at this level, you can get between 37
creation process, points and 45 points
demonstrating
effective Average level: The group participates adequately in most
communication, stages of the collaborative creation process, with some
cooperation, and communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills
problem-solving demonstrated, and contributions from each group member
skills. being somewhat valuable and documented.
This criterion If your work is at this level, you can get between 27
represents 45 points and 36 points
points of the total
of 125 points of Low level: The group shows limited or minimal participation in
the rubric. the collaborative creation process, with poor communication,
cooperation, and problem-solving skills demonstrated, and
contributions from each group member being minimal or not
documented.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 0
points and 26 points
Seventh High level: The article is correctly formatted according to MLA
evaluation guidelines, with no errors in citation style, headers, or margins.
criterion: If your work is at this level, you can get between 5
The article is points and 5 points
correctly formatted
according to MLA
guidelines.

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This criterion Average level: The article is mostly correctly formatted
represents 5 according to MLA guidelines but may have some minor errors
points of the total in citation style, headers, or margins.
of 125 points of If your work is at this level, you can get between 3
the rubric. points and 4 points

Low level: The article is incorrectly formatted according to


MLA guidelines, with significant errors in citation style,
headers, or margins.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 0
points and 2 points

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