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Write as a freshman in college style and use prompt 1also look at the template provided to be able to completely assignment

This week, you will begin working on your second paper for the course – an analytical paper. You will develop an outline and a thesis statement for your analytical paper.

Using the critical reading skills practiced during this course, you will formulate a thesis statement that presents a unique and specific interpretation of a literary text. In order to analyze effectively, you will need to engage in close reading, or reading “between the lines.” This means that you will be choosing representative passages and carefully deconstructing them, highlighting connotations that may not be immediately obvious to fellow readers.

This week's assignment:

1. Develop a thesis statement in which you present your interpretation of a literary text. Note: Your instructor will provide further details on your text options and other requirements in announcements.

2. Develop an outline using the provided template to help you organize your points to support your thesis statement. Think of it as a skeleton that you will “flesh out” when you write your paper. You must write full sentences for the thesis statement, the topic/transition sentences, the passages, and the restatement of thesis.

● Note: The passages will be direct quotes from the text, so include quotation marks and a citation in APA style.

● Do not include any information from research yet. You first want to make sure that you have enough evidence from the text itself to defend your thesis.

Analytical Paper Outline Template

Download Analytical Paper Outline Template

Do not rely solely on the instructions you see here. Your instructor will provide a list of texts to choose from and further details in the announcements page, so make sure to check there for complete guidelines regarding your analytical paper.

See the rubric for specific grading criteria.

Points: 75 Due Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)

Rubric

Analytical Paper: Outline

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Content

37.5 to >33.38 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe thesis statement provides a clear, compelling analysis on the assigned or chosen text. The outline includes several high-quality, thought-provoking ideas/points which are skillfully used to creatively and completely support the thesis, adding new insight to the discussion. The introduction and conclusion sections demonstrate that the writer has thoughtfully considered how to develop the paper. Subtopics are distinct and of equal significance. Passages for each subtopic are well-chosen, and interpretations demonstrate thorough thought on the topic.

33.38 to >29.63 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe thesis statement provides an analysis on the assigned or chosen text. The outline includes some thought provoking ideas/points that support the thesis. The introduction and conclusion sections are adequately developed. Subtopics are mostly distinct and of equal significance. Passages for each subtopic are well-chosen, and interpretations demonstrate thought on the topic.

29.63 to >27.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe thesis statement may be overly broad or unclearly expressed. The outline includes relevant ideas/points that support the thesis, but they are overly broad or lack originality. The introduction, conclusion, and/or one or more subtopics may be underdeveloped. Subtopics demonstrate a limited amount of thought on the topic.

27 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe outline illustrates little thought or insight into a thesis. Subtopics indicate a singular or a cursory approach to the analysis. Subtopics are general or insignificant toward supporting the topic. The writer presents minimal thought on the topic.

37.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Organiza tion

22.5 to >20.02 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe order of subtopics, order of supporting points and passages/ interpretations, and thoughtful transitions demonstrate careful forethought regarding how best to develop the analysis.

20.02 to >17.78 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe order of subtopics, order of supporting points and passages/ interpretations, and transitions demonstrate some forethought regarding how best to develop the argument.

17.78 to >16.2 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe order of subtopics and of supporting points and passages/ interpretations demonstrate little forethought regarding how best to develop the argument. Attempts to transition are weak.

16.2 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe order of subtopics and order of supporting points and passages/ interpretations appear random, and transitions are missing.

22.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Format, APA, and Mechani cs

15 to >13.35 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe writer uses the outline template required. The outline format is accurate and follows the directions, including font, style, spacing, and headers. All passages are cited correctly. Full sentences are written clearly, concisely, and in the third person with minimal (if any) errors in sentence structure, word choice, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.

13.35 to >11.85 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe writer uses the outline template required. The outline format is mostly accurate and follows most of the directions, including font, style, spacing, and headers. Passages are cited correctly most of the time. The writer may make occasional errors in sentence structure, word choice, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.

11.85 to >10.8 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe writer uses the outline template required, but the outline suffers from one of the following problems:- Outline format is incorrect or has many errors in font, style, spacing, and headers.- Many passages are cited incorrectly. - The writer makes frequent errors in sentence structure, word choice, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.

10.8 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe writer does not use the outline template required, passages are not cited, and/or significant problems with language and/or mechanics hinder comprehension.

15 pts

Total Points: 75

This week, we will begin working on our analytical paper, which will be a comparative analysis of two of the literary works that we’ve read so far in class. This week’s assignment is an outline for that paper, but here’s a preview of the general requirements of the final paper so that you have a good idea of where you’re headed: • All papers must be six paragraphs long, including an introduction paragraph, four body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph. • The introduction should provide basic background info on the author(s) and the story/stories and end with your thesis statement (the principal argument you’re making about the literature in your analysis). • The four body paragraphs should delve deeply into the inferential/interpretive level by analyzing specific passages from the story/stories. • The paper must include a minimum of three references from reliable, academic sources, all of which are cited at least once in the paper, but we’ll talk about this more in a future week. You won’t need any research at all for the outline that’s due this week. • The conclusion is the place to address the literature on an evaluative level (zooming out of the story and looking at how the ideas are relevant in the real world). The first sentence of the conclusion, though, should be a restatement of the thesis (though expressed in different words). • Formatting, citations, and references must all adhere to APA style. Below are your two prompt options. Pick whichever one seems most interesting to you for your analytical paper. Prompt Option 1 You’ve read two short stories by Kate Chopin – Story of an Hour and Desiree’s Baby. Identify four common elements – one for each body paragraph – that the two stories share, and demonstrate how they work similarly in both stories. These can be elements like themes, tone, and/or use of literary devices. Provide multiple quotes from the stories in each body paragraph to support your points, make sure to analyze passages on an inferential/interpretive level, and don’t forget to “read between the lines.” Prompt Option 2 You’ve read two short stories by Kate Chopin – Story of an Hour and Desiree’s Baby. Compare and contrast the two main characters – Louise Mallard and Desiree. For this option, you will need to come up with four ways in which the characters are similar and/or different, so you can come up with two similarities and two differences between Louise Mallard and Désirée Aubigny for the four body paragraphs.

Write as a freshman in college style and use prompt 1also look at the template provided to be able to completely assignment

This week, you will begin working on your second paper for the course – an analytical paper. You will develop an outline and a thesis statement for your analytical paper.

Using the critical reading skills practiced during this course, you will formulate a thesis statement that presents a unique and specific interpretation of a literary text. In order to analyze effectively, you will need to engage in close reading, or reading “between the lines.” This means that you will be choosing representative passages and carefully deconstructing them, highlighting connotations that may not be immediately obvious to fellow readers.

This week's assignment:

1. Develop a thesis statement in which you present your interpretation of a literary text. Note: Your instructor will provide further details on your text options and other requirements in announcements.

2. Develop an outline using the provided template to help you organize your points to support your thesis statement. Think of it as a skeleton that you will “flesh out” when you write your paper. You must write full sentences for the thesis statement, the topic/transition sentences, the passages, and the restatement of thesis.

● Note: The passages will be direct quotes from the text, so include quotation marks and a citation in APA style.

● Do not include any information from research yet. You first want to make sure that you have enough evidence from the text itself to defend your thesis.

Analytical Paper Outline Template

Download Analytical Paper Outline Template

Do not rely solely on the instructions you see here. Your instructor will provide a list of texts to choose from and further details in the announcements page, so make sure to check there for complete guidelines regarding your analytical paper.

See the rubric for specific grading criteria.

Points: 75 Due Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)

Rubric

Analytical Paper: Outline

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Content

37.5 to >33.38 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe thesis statement provides a clear, compelling analysis on the assigned or chosen text. The outline includes several high-quality, thought-provoking ideas/points which are skillfully used to creatively and completely support the thesis, adding new insight to the discussion. The introduction and conclusion sections demonstrate that the writer has thoughtfully considered how to develop the paper. Subtopics are distinct and of equal significance. Passages for each subtopic are well-chosen, and interpretations demonstrate thorough thought on the topic.

33.38 to >29.63 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe thesis statement provides an analysis on the assigned or chosen text. The outline includes some thought provoking ideas/points that support the thesis. The introduction and conclusion sections are adequately developed. Subtopics are mostly distinct and of equal significance. Passages for each subtopic are well-chosen, and interpretations demonstrate thought on the topic.

29.63 to >27.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe thesis statement may be overly broad or unclearly expressed. The outline includes relevant ideas/points that support the thesis, but they are overly broad or lack originality. The introduction, conclusion, and/or one or more subtopics may be underdeveloped. Subtopics demonstrate a limited amount of thought on the topic.

27 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe outline illustrates little thought or insight into a thesis. Subtopics indicate a singular or a cursory approach to the analysis. Subtopics are general or insignificant toward supporting the topic. The writer presents minimal thought on the topic.

37.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Organiza tion

22.5 to >20.02 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe order of subtopics, order of supporting points and passages/ interpretations, and thoughtful transitions demonstrate careful forethought regarding how best to develop the analysis.

20.02 to >17.78 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe order of subtopics, order of supporting points and passages/ interpretations, and transitions demonstrate some forethought regarding how best to develop the argument.

17.78 to >16.2 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe order of subtopics and of supporting points and passages/ interpretations demonstrate little forethought regarding how best to develop the argument. Attempts to transition are weak.

16.2 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe order of subtopics and order of supporting points and passages/ interpretations appear random, and transitions are missing.

22.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Format, APA, and Mechani cs

15 to >13.35 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe writer uses the outline template required. The outline format is accurate and follows the directions, including font, style, spacing, and headers. All passages are cited correctly. Full sentences are written clearly, concisely, and in the third person with minimal (if any) errors in sentence structure, word choice, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.

13.35 to >11.85 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe writer uses the outline template required. The outline format is mostly accurate and follows most of the directions, including font, style, spacing, and headers. Passages are cited correctly most of the time. The writer may make occasional errors in sentence structure, word choice, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.

11.85 to >10.8 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe writer uses the outline template required, but the outline suffers from one of the following problems:- Outline format is incorrect or has many errors in font, style, spacing, and headers.- Many passages are cited incorrectly. - The writer makes frequent errors in sentence structure, word choice, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.

10.8 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe writer does not use the outline template required, passages are not cited, and/or significant problems with language and/or mechanics hinder comprehension.

15 pts

Total Points: 75

This week, we will begin working on our analytical paper, which will be a comparative analysis of two of the literary works that we’ve read so far in class. This week’s assignment is an outline for that paper, but here’s a preview of the general requirements of the final paper so that you have a good idea of where you’re headed: • All papers must be six paragraphs long, including an introduction paragraph, four body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph. • The introduction should provide basic background info on the author(s) and the story/stories and end with your thesis statement (the principal argument you’re making about the literature in your analysis). • The four body paragraphs should delve deeply into the inferential/interpretive level by analyzing specific passages from the story/stories. • The paper must include a minimum of three references from reliable, academic sources, all of which are cited at least once in the paper, but we’ll talk about this more in a future week. You won’t need any research at all for the outline that’s due this week. • The conclusion is the place to address the literature on an evaluative level (zooming out of the story and looking at how the ideas are relevant in the real world). The first sentence of the conclusion, though, should be a restatement of the thesis (though expressed in different words). • Formatting, citations, and references must all adhere to APA style. Below are your two prompt options. Pick whichever one seems most interesting to you for your analytical paper. Prompt Option 1 You’ve read two short stories by Kate Chopin – Story of an Hour and Desiree’s Baby. Identify four common elements – one for each body paragraph – that the two stories share, and demonstrate how they work similarly in both stories. These can be elements like themes, tone, and/or use of literary devices. Provide multiple quotes from the stories in each body paragraph to support your points, make sure to analyze passages on an inferential/interpretive level, and don’t forget to “read between the lines.” Prompt Option 2 You’ve read two short stories by Kate Chopin – Story of an Hour and Desiree’s Baby. Compare and contrast the two main characters – Louise Mallard and Desiree. For this option, you will need to come up with four ways in which the characters are similar and/or different, so you can come up with two similarities and two differences between Louise Mallard and Désirée Aubigny for the four body paragraphs.