Guidelines for Final Draft Literary Analysis Essay

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Date: __________________________________

Paper Format
This paper meets all of the format requirements for this assignment (initial each line): _____ 500-700 words _____ Entire paper double-spaced _____ No extra or blank lines inserted anywhere _____ Five line heading on first page (Name, Professors Name, Class and Section, Date, Word Count) _____ Paper title centered, in same font, size, and format as rest of essay _____ Entire paper in Times New Roman 12 pt.

Submission Requirements
I have submitted this paper in completion (initial each line): _____ Guidelines page (this page) is filled out signed and placed in the front of the essay _____ Rubric is printed and filled out stapled and placed behind guidelines page on top of the essay _____ Works Cited Page Complete _____ Peer critique worksheet attached after the essay on top of rough draft _____ Essay is stapled and neat _____ Five paragraph essay (One Intro, One Conclusion, and Three body paragraphs)

Academic Honesty: This paper is entirely my own work. I have not used any outside sources such as web sites, books, articles, essay, or study aids without giving credit those individuals in my works cited page.

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Peer Review Reviewers Name: ______________________ Essay being reviewed: ___________________ Date: _____________________

1. Is the topic of the paper interesting and specific? If it is too general or vague, please indicate so.

2. Is the title of the story original and creative? How about the opening sentence of the essay?

3. What is the writer's main point? (Thesis argument) Is there a definite theory/main interpretation stated clearly in the introduction?

4. Does the introduction lead up to the thesis in a smooth, informative way? If not, what do you suggest the writer do?

5. Is the topic thoroughly discussed? Are the essay's arguments sustained by evidence? Is everything mentioned in the essay true?

6. Does the paper demonstrate that the student analyzed the story carefully?

7. Does the paper defend a literary argument, or does it only summarize the main points of the story?

8. Does each paragraph begin with a topic sentence? Do the topic sentences correctly describe the main points of the paragraphs? Does each of the topic sentences connect back to the thesis?

9. Are the ideas in the essay clear and concise? Do you understand what you are reading?

10. Are quotations integrated smoothly? Do they flow with the grammar of the sentence? Are authors names and page number put in parentheses after every quotation before the period (.)?

11. Is there a Works Cited page reflecting each author quoted in the body of the essay?

12. Is the essay itself formatted correctly (12 pt. Times New Roman text, double-spacing, correct personal details on first page, plus word count)?

13. Are there grammar and spelling errors in the essay?

14. Does the conclusion provide enough closure for the essay?

15. Are there any additional suggestions or comments that you would like to make to the author of the essay?

Grading Rubric: Literary Analysis Papers

Area Main Idea or Interpretation ---TEN (10) POINTS Excellent The main idea or interpretation of the paper is specific, precise, clear, and well-planned. (10 9 POINTS) Content Ideas are clear and ---thoroughly explained. TWENTY-FIVE (25) POINTS Provides a balanced amount of details and textual evidence. Demonstrates an arrayed use of English vocabulary. (25 20 POINTS) Development The paper follows an ---organized structure and TWENTY-FIVE (25) POINTS connects ideas using effective rhetorical strategies. The introduction opens up the topic appropriately, and the conclusion provides complete closure. (25 20 POINTS) Grammar and Orthography ---FIFTEEN (15) POINTS Demonstrates artful command of intermediate English vocabulary. Few or no grammatical errors. (15 13 POINTS) General Essay Rules ---TEN (10) POINTS Follows all of the rules given for this essay (word limit, instructions, selection of texts, etc.). (10 9 POINTS) MLA Format ---FIVE (5) POINTS Follows all of the standard MLA guidelines (quotes, Works Cited, spacing, etc.) (5 POINTS) Previous Draft ---FIVE (5) POINTS A previous complete draft reviewed by a classmate was included with the final draft. (5 POINTS) Presentation ---FIVE (5) POINTS Good The main idea or interpretation is somewhat clear, and it lacks specificity and preciseness. (8 - 6 POINTS) Ideas are clear but lack supporting evidence and details. Certain words are repeated constantly. Provides a somewhat balanced amount of textual evidence and details. (19 15 POINTS) The paper lacks an effective and organized structure. The introduction briefly opens up the topic. The conclusion leaves some questions or suggestions unanswered. Some ideas seem disconnected and lack rhetorical strategies. (19 15 POINTS) Demonstrates good command of intermediate English vocabulary. Some errors distract the reader. (12 9 POINTS) Follows most of the rules given for this essay (word limit, instructions, selection of texts, etc.). (8 6 POINTS) Fair The main idea or interpretation is unclear, and/or it is too general and imprecise. (5 3 POINTS) Ideas lack clarity and supporting details. Ideas are disconnected from the main idea or interpretation of the short story. Vocabulary is too basic and lackluster. Provides weak evidence. (14 10 POINTS) Essay jumps from one idea to the next without creating effective connections. The introduction does not present any idea or context for the paper. The conclusion does not provide sufficient close, and leaves many questions unanswered. Unorganized. (14 10 POINTS) Demonstrates basic knowledge of English vocabulary. The grammatical errors confuse the reader. (8 5 POINTS) Follows a couple of the rules given for this essay (word limit, instructions, selection of texts, etc.). (5 3 POINTS) Poor The paper lacks a main idea or central interpretation. There is no point being made or defended. (2 - 0 POINTS) Total lack of clarity. Lacks the basic elements of a literary analysis paper. Demonstrates a limited use of vocabulary and incorporation of ideas. Evidence is irrelevant. (9 0 POINTS) Ideas and evidence are random and incoherent. The paper demonstrates a complete lack of thoughtfulness and organization. Completely lacks the use of rhetorical strategies, and the reader constantly feels lost. (9 0 POINTS) The paper is unreadable due to the vast amount of grammatical errors present within the paper. (4 - 0 POINTS) Follows few of the rules given for this essay (word limit, instructions, selection of texts, etc.). (2 - 0 POINTS) Follows few of the standard MLA guidelines (quotes, page number, spacing, etc.) (0 POINTS)

Follows most of the standard Follows some of the MLA guidelines (quotes, standard MLA guidelines Works Cited, spacing, etc.) (quotes, paging, spacing...) (4 3 POINTS) (2 1 POINTS)

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A previous draft that was too No previous draft was incomplete and/or not included with the final draft. reviewed was included with the final draft. (2 POINTS) (0 POINTS)

The student orally presented the main argument and findings of the paper in front of the class on the day that the essay was due. The student does not need to read the paper in order to discuss these notions in front of the class.

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Total Amount of Points: ______

Final Grade: _____

Overriding Criterion (Originality and Authenticity): If it is determined that the academic paper was plagiarized (in part or in whole), downloaded from a webpage, translated using an online computer program, written by another person, originally written as a requisite for a previous class, or created/obtained in any manner that violates the intellectual or academic integrity of the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Campus, the student will automatically receive a grade of F (0 points) on this paper. Depending on the gravity of the situation, the student might face being reported to the appropriate academic authorities.