A. Assignment Guidelines DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines. 1. 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. 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. 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?