This short research assignment asks you to look into various interpretations of your selected novel and then complete a creative component. First, you will access J-Stor or Project Muse (both of which are databases) through the library’s website and find an essay about your novel whose title interests you. Then you will complete the following tasks.
Assignment structure:
Due 4/19/23. This will not be accepted late.
Due 4/19/23. This will not be accepted late.
Requirements:
Automatic Grades:
• Academic Dishonesty:0
• Too short (less than 850 words): 50
• Major Citation error (no Works Cited page OR in-text citations): 65
| Category | Point Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Formatting | 10 | • Heading, header, title • Indented paragraphs, double-spaced, no extra spaces • 12-point Times New Roman • In-text citations • Works Cited page |
| Paragraph 1 | 30 | • Summary of article • Article must be academic • Properly cited • Proper context provided • Ratio of 3 sentences of student commentary for each quote • Minimum of 200 words |
| Paragraph 2 | 30 |
• Reflection/Response to article |
| Paragraph 3 | 30 | • Creative concept: lays out a detailed plan for prequel, sequel, or contemporary film, using ideas and themes that are mentioned in the academic article. Explain not only the concept for the creative work but also how it was inspired by academic ideas, citing both the article and the novel. • If work is cited, it must be cited properly • Minimum of 400 words |
