In a three-to-five page research paper (750-1250 words) referencing at least two pieces of literary criticism, please analyze the significance of the seven elements of fictionplot, character, setting, point of view, style, theme, and symbolismfor either, Dreaming in Cuban, by Cristina Garcia, or Funny in Farsi, by Firoozeh Dumas. To help you understand better The Seven Elements of Fiction, go to the Bedford/St. Martins website: Elements of Fiction (Links to an external site.). The link is posted here, and it should be listed in your Works Cited as one of your sources although it cannot count as one of your two minimum sources of literary criticism. In other words, this reference should be in addition to the other sources of literary criticism you consult to understand better the author, novel, culture, context, and/or genre.
You will want to treat each element fully and persuasively, citing concrete evidence from the novel to support your ideas. Claims should be well-reasoned and supported, engaging and insightful, deep and compelling. Your essay should have an inviting introduction and a satisfying conclusion with strong and varied sentence structure. Transitions should help with fluidity and coherence. Grammar and usage should contribute to the overall meaning of the piece. Please limit your quotations to no more than 10% of the entire essay, with your voice driving the essay. Cite all sources using MLA format correctly. Please double-space your essay.
Your essay will be evaluated in terms of content (the thoughts, ideas, reasoning, logic, and originality of the piece), organization (the internal structure of the piece), style (the way the words and phrases flow throughout the text), grammar (the grammatical correctness of the piece), and MLA format (the correct and full documentation of the sources in the work). Each of the criteria evaluated will be worth 20 points for a 100 point total.
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Writing Rubric for English 15: Based on Scholastic Teaching Resources
12-13 (D)
EXPERIMENTING 14-15 (C)
DEVELOPING 16-17 (B)
EFFECTIVE 18-20 (A)
STRONG
CONTENT: The thoughts, ideas, reasoning, logic, and originality of the piece
Significant ideas are misrepresented
Many parts are inaccurate and weak
Significant sections are poorly-reasoned and not supported
Uninteresting and common
Shallow and dull Some ideas are relevant and unique
Some ideas are accurate but weak
Not always well-reasoned and supported
Only occasionally engaged and insightful
Rarely deep and compelling Many ideas are relevant and unique
Mostly accurate and strong
Mostly well-reasoned and supported
Mostly engaging and insightful
At times, deep and compelling Ideas are relevant and unique
Accurate and strong
Well-reasoned and supported
Engaging and insightful
Deep and compelling
ORGANIZATION:
The internal structure of the piece No lead or conclusion
Sequencing and pacing not present
Connections are confusing or not present
Hard to follow Ineffective lead and conclusion
Sequencing and spacing confusing
Connections awkward
Formulaic structure detracts from content Routine lead and conclusion
Mostly logical sequencing and spacing
Predictable connections
Basic b
eginning, middle, ending Inviting introduction and satisfying conclusion
Effective sequencing and pacing
Thoughtful transitions
Smooth organization
STYLE:
The way the words and phrases flow throughout the text Choppy, rambling, or incomplete
No sentence sense
Oral reading difficult
Repetitive beginnings Phrasing affects readability
Sentence structure impairs understanding
Parts invite oral reading
Too many sentences begin the same way Sentences more mechanical than fluid
Sentences usually hang together
Can be read aloud easily
Sentences begin differently Easy flow and rhythm
Strong and varied sentence structure
Invites expressive reading
Overall sentence structure enhances meaning
GRAMMAR: The mechanical correctness of the piece Spelling errors impede readability
Incorrect punctuation and capitalization
Many usage and grammar errors
Lack of paragraphing Spelling correct on common words
End punctuation and easy capitalization mostly correct
Grammar errors not serious
Paragraphing irregular Spelling generally correct
Punctuation and capitalization usually correct
Grammar and usage are correct
Paragraphing correct Spelling correct even on more difficult words
Accurate punctuation and capitalization
Grammar and usage contribute to clarity
Paragraphing enhances style
MLA FORMAT: The correct and full documentation of sources in the work 20% or more quoted material.
Citations are incomplete and inaccurate
Most sources are missing
Works Cited is attached with major errors and omissions 15%-19% quoted material.
Significant citations are missing and/or inaccurate
Some sources missing
Works Cited is attached with significant errors 11-14% quoted material.
Citations are mostly complete and accurate
Most sources are cited
Works Cited is attached with minor formatting errors 10% or less quoted material.
Citations are complete and accurate
All sources are cited
Works Cited is attached and properly formatted
Additional Problems:
The work submitted scored below 12 points on one or more of the categories and is not at college level.
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