Theater Question – Description
Pick one of the critical essays on “A Doll’s House” in our course text, Arguing about Literature. Next, do research and find two more critical essays on “A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen for a total of three–one from our book and two from research . Write up a 6-8 page review of each critic’s interpretation of the play. Conclude your essay by considering the following questions: Did the critics seem to leave out or de-emphasize an element you believe important? Which critic did you find most convincing?
Offers 6 pages of writing minimum (up to 8 maximum)
Follow the paragraph outline given for this assignment
Engages texts by direct quotation, paraphrase and summary
Directly quote at least 3 passages from each critic
Offer commentary establishing connections and differences between the critics
Uses MLA style and a formal tone
One source MUST come from our textbook
“Woman in a Doll’s House” by August StrindbergFrom
The Doll House Backlash: Criticism, Feminism, and Ibsen by Joan Templeton
“Why ‘A Doll’s House’ by Henrik Ibsen Is More Relevant Than Ever”
CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroductory Paragraph30 ptsFull MarksFollows the protocol given for the introductory paragraph. Your thesis is clearly stated.22 ptsMeetsSomewhat follows the protocol given for the first paragraph. Thesis maybe somewhat vague.18 ptsNeeds ImprovementSome required elements are missing from the introductory paragraph.10 ptsNo MarksThe protocol for the introductory paragraph was not followed.30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization50 ptsFull MarksClear organization. Paragraphs open with topic sentences linked to your essay’s thesis.37 ptsMeetsSomewhat clear organization. Perhaps one paragraph lacks a topic sentence clearly and conceptually linked to your thesis.30 ptsNeeds ImprovementMaybe you are missing a paragraph from the paragraph outline you were expected to follow. Perhaps two or more paragraphs lack topic sentences conceptually linked to your essay’s thesis.10 ptsDoes not meet.Not effectively organized. Too many paragraphs lack topic sentences conceptually linked to your essay’s thesis.50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence/Analysis50 ptsFull MarksSufficient evidence is advanced to support your thesis with commentary that remains focused on applying the governing concepts offered in your thesis to the selected passages. 6-8 pages of writing..37 ptsMeetsSufficient evidence is advanced but your commentary does not consistently apply your essay’s governing concepts and may fall into giving a summary in some places. May fall slightly short of 6 pages of writing. Perhaps I did not see a critical essay from our textbook.30 ptsNeeds ImprovementPerhaps the analysis is incomplete. Some evidence is advanced but not sufficient evidence. Most of the commentary swerves away from your essay’s governing concepts. Maybe I do not see a critical essay from our textbook or perhaps you offered less than 4 pages of writing. (4 1/2 pages are required).10 ptsDoes not meetInsufficient evidence is offered with little analytical commentary.0 ptsNo MarksInsufficient evidence and commentary. Less than 2 pages of writing.50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Style, Mechanics, Spelling, Capitalization20 ptsFull MarksYou strive for a formal academic tone. You proofread your paper and it is free from errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation–okay, there might be a couple but not many.15 ptsMeetsGood effort but check your paper and catching errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation–there are a few but too many errors for Full Marks. Also, make sure you are using a formal academic tone as we have practiced in the discussion forum12 ptsNeeds ImprovementMaybe you received this score because you use an informal tone in a few places. Make sure you are using a formal academic tone as we have practiced in the discussion forum. Also, you need to really check your paper and make sure it is free from errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation–there are several errors throughout your essay that make reading difficult.10 ptsDoes not meetPlease check your paper and make sure it is free from errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation. There are sections that are difficult to understand. Also, if you have used an informal tone–make sure you use a formal academic tone.20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA Format50 ptsFull MarksYou formatted your paper correctly. Your Works Cited page is double spaced and offers the entry without errors. The entry is offered as a hanging indentation and you followed the Owl Purdue MLA Writing Lab website’s guide for: A Work in an Anthology.37 ptsMeetsYou formatted your paper somewhat correctly. There might be a few problems. Does your essay have a title? Is your Works Cited page double spaced? Is the date provided correctly? Does it offer the items in the right order? Does the entry have errors in capitalization and punctuation of titles? Is the entry offered as a hanging indentation? Did you follow the Owl Purdue MLA Writing Lab website’s guide for: A Work in an Anthology? You got more than 3 problems in these areas.20 ptsNeeds ImprovementYou did try to follow MLA guidelines but there are too many problems. Is your last name and page number in the upper right hand corner? Is your Works Cited page double spaced? Does it offer the items in the right order? Does the entry have errors in capitalization and punctuation of titles? Is the entry offered as a hanging indentation? Did you follow the Owl Purdue MLA Writing Lab website’s guide for: A Work in an Anthology? You have more than 4 problems in these areas.10 ptsInadequateMLA format seems to be ignored. Review the Purdue Owl Website on MLA guidelines. Watch the videos on MLA format.50 pts
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