Choosing the Paper 1 format requires you to write a review, and for the Mid-Term you'd expand that review to go further in depth, making sure to meet the 4-6 page count.
If you choose Paper 2 for this work, the same applies, insomuch as revising Paper 2 and expanding it to meet the 4-6 page count.
In order to choose a Brand New paper topic or theme, email the instructor your proposal in 150 words or less, and await approval.
Goals:
- explore one of the paper formats covered in class so far
- extend your writing into a longer paper
- engage the reader, from the start of the paper to its completion
- improve your writing from Paper 1 or Paper 2, including but not limited to spelling and grammar, argument and use of evidence, engagement and education, delivery of information and clarity
4-page minimum, 6-page maximum
1,200 words up to 2,000 words
Due Wed. Mar. 11 at 11:00 a.m.
Additional Requirements: you need at least one additional and outside source (citations are worth 20 points towards the paper's total 80 points)
- students doing a comic or graphic novel review from Paper 1 must cite at least two principles from Scott McCloud's book Understanding Comics—or any of McCloud's other books—to further your argument, review, point of view; quoting from one of McCloud's videos or his website is also acceptable
- students researching issues and influences, from the group discussion reading and Paper 2, must use at least one quote, statement, opinion, theory from two of the assigned outside readings, such as those from our group work and/or one from the list of further reading on our class website
- quote the two sources used, cite them in your written paper, and also cite them in your bibliography
- if you have already completed your paper prior to March 10th, using the original citation directions of 1 from McCloud and 1 from the issues & influences list, that's okay, and will be accepted
Format:
- title as Lastname, Firstname - X-Men Mid-Term Paper
- 4-page minimum, 6-page maximum; 1,200-words up to 2,000 words
- ideally shared using Dropbox Paper on or before Wed. Mar. 11 at 11:00 a.m.
- may also be shared using Google Docs, but must follow instructions given in class lecture
- lastly, but least acceptable, students may also submit their work as a Word document uploaded to Dropbox or a Dropbox Folder
- sharing method does not factor into the grade, but receiving the work on time so it's readable and usable does factor in
Evaluation
Worth 80 points:- 20 points: craft of writing, spelling, grammar
- 10 points: addressing the required content for a review or personal essay
- 20 points: use of two outside sources to further your argument, cited in your paper and also in the bibliography
- 20 points: appropriateness of content, and potential for reader engagement
- 10 points: presentation, professionalism, following directions, submitting work correctly for review