Writer’s choice
Writer’s choice
Purpose: to cultivate the habits of critical thinking by making an argument and providing evidence
Focuses: all short essays must discuss assigned texts and films
Content: you may analyze a specific character, scene or theme in a short story or a film
Length: 4 double-space pages
Grading: Please see the rubric.
Submission: Please upload your essays to Canvas_Assignments_Essay 2
Note:
1. For the first essay, please write about any readings or films we cover between Sept 17 and Nov 14. You could also provide a comparison of the readings/films.
2. Feel free to use the discussion outline to guide your writing (You are not required to do so. The most important thing is to make sure that you present good arguments). If you choose to use the discussion outline, please don’t answer all of the questions in your essay. Your essay should defend your thesis and have a coherent structure.
3. Please upload your essay to this folder by the due date.
4. You are encouraged to visit the writing center or have a native speaker check your essay.
5. Please keep in mind that you need write 4 double-space pages.
Rubric
Rubric (2)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Spelling, Punctuation2: Error-free 1.6 Very few errors 1 Significant number of mostly minor errors 0. 6 So many errors that the paper is difficult to follow |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGeneral Organization of the Paper2: Ideas systematically presented and developed in a clear, easy-to-follow progression 1.6: Clear introduction, body, and conclusion; logical progression of ideas 1: Generally organized in a logical progression 0.6: Little overall organization |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis and Interpretation2: Accurate and convincing; expresses clear and deep understanding 1.6: Accurate and convincing 1 point: Some inaccuracies and deficiencies 0.6 point: Frequent, perhaps systemic inaccuracies and misinterpretations |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis/Argument2: The thesis provokes readers to reflect on the topic’s subtleties and complexities. Throughout the paper, arguments remain clear, essential, and sound. 1.6 : a) The essay has an ambitious thesis but does not fully deliver on its promise. Supporting arguments progress with few lapses in clarity, soundness, or relevance. b) The essay explores a less than demanding thesis. 1: The thesis may be too broad to lead to a focused essay. some arguments might be weak due to lapses in logic or insufficient (perhaps irrelevant) evidence. 0.6 point: The essay provides some arguments but does not have a clear thesis statement. 0 points: The essay provides a summary of the assigned work. |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection and Insights2 point: Strong philosophical reflection and insights; Successful paper; beyond class norm 1.6 point: Some reflection and insights; good paper 1 point: Little philosophical reflection and insight; 0.6 point: Nearly completely absent |
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2.0 pts |
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Total Points: 10.0 |
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I chose “Almost a Love story” and “chungking express” , I thought this two films have a lot of things to compare.
