Topic Proposal

Directions

Write a TOPIC PROPOSAL memo that details what you plan to do for the final Core Assessment Essay. You must address all the following details in order to receive full credit (30 points). Please follow the traditional format of a business memo – Microsoft Word has templates for these.

The primary text(s) you will be analyzing and whether you will be using any of your previous work as a starting point

Tentative thesis statement / focus

Outline of major points/ideas

Any sources you plan to use and where you found them

Any questions you have or problems you anticipate

Rubric

Topic Proposal Rubric (Core Assessment)

Topic Proposal Rubric (Core Assessment)

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYou state the titles of the primary texts you will analyzing

5 to >3.0 pts

Acceptable

3 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYou explain whether you will be using any of your previous work as a starting point

5 to >3.0 pts

Acceptable

3 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYou include a tentative thesis statement or planned focus

5 to >3.0 pts

Acceptable

3 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYou list an outline of major points/ideas

5 to >3.0 pts

Acceptable

3 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYou list any sources you plan to use and where you found them

5 to >3.0 pts

Acceptable

3 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYou include any questions you have or problems you anticipate

5 to >3.0 pts

Acceptable

3 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

5 pts

Total Points: 30

“Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye and F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby”