The purpose of essay #1 is to take an element of fiction and
illustrate how it is implemented in specific examples from the stories read and
to demonstrate an ability to write a formal, collegiate essay, written in third
person, in MLA format. Minimum Length: 2.5 pages. (If there are any questions
regarding what constitutes a half, fold the paper horizontally in the middle.
Voila! In other words a “half” does not mean three lines.)
CORRECT MLA FORMAT -
10 pts.
~ Correct header
~ Correct heading
~ Title is in correct
placement, font
~ Double spaced
~ Correct margins
Introduction - 15 pts.
~ Interesting/adequate
opening introduces topic
~ Makes thesis
statement regarding the element to be analyzed
Body Paragraphs - 25
pts.
~ introduces the
stories and authors and supports thesis statement through specific examples
presented in each story
~ contains an implied
or explicit topic sentence
Coherence & Unity
- 25 pts.
~ information is in a
logical, interesting order & sequence
~ no illogical OR unnecessary statements to distract
~ paper is fluent;
flows with adequate transitions so that ideas are easily followed
Grammar &
Mechanics - 15 pts.
~ At the LEAST, the essay has NO:
misspelled OR misused words
fragments OR comma splices OR run-on sentences
faulty tense shifts
pronoun/antecedent
errors
vague pronoun references
Conclusion - 10 pts.
~ intelligent,
relevant, compliments the paper
~ leaves reader with positive impression of composition as a whole
In addition, an
"A" paper contains exemplary language, correct usage, and insight—these qualities separate a paper that is exceptional or
outstanding from a paper that is very good.
[In the event your paper is written so poorly that it causes my eyes to pop out, my hair to be torn out by the roots, or relentless head-banging against the wall to ensue, you will be in dire consequences, subject to smart-ass comments and disdainful rebukes.]
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