Writing homework

Paper #1 Assessment Sheet

_______ A (95) Your paper strongly exceeds all expectations for the assignment.

· In the first paragraph of your paper, the reader understands who you are analyzing and a brief summation/thesis of how the artist engages your chosen themes.

· Your thematic analyses are original and substantive – you discuss at length how you think your artist engages in or challenges the topics you have chosen.

· I understand why you think that X and Y are important (your authorial voice is clear).

· Your observations are your own – they do not repeat class discussions.

· You frequently and consistently utilize specifics (lyrics, close description of the image) to explore your points.

· You have no technical errors.

· This paper could be used as a model