Write an analysis of Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith
Outside Sources
Paper includes three sources. One will be the novel, in which you will quote heavily; the other two sources, however, may branch out into other disciplines (psychology, history, sociological, cultural, etc.) that offer relevant insights into your thesis, even if they never directly reference the novel itself. Always bring the focus back to the literary work and your thesis. Don’t cite Wikipedia on school papers (or, other online reference sites). Use them as gateways in order to access the primary sources where they draw their information from.
Worth 30 Points
In-Text Citations
Paper uses proper MLA In-Text Citations and includes a Works Cited & Works Cited page.
Worth 10 Points
Introduction / Thesis Statement
Paper introduces key information about the literary work. Paper includes a clear and easily identifiable Thesis Statement.
Worth 10 Points
Analysis Over Summary
Paper favors critique and analysis over summary. Not too much time is spent on summary. Worth 10 Points
Overall Clarity / Support of Claims
Your logical delivery of ideas is never difficult to follow, and always supports its claims with textual evidence from both primary source (literary work) as well as its two secondary sources (scholarly or credible internet articles). Worth 10 Points
Word Choice / Wordiness / Formal Tone
Paper uses a rich variety of words; does not overuse the same words; avoids wordiness; uses active verbs; does not use the phrases: “I believe”, “I think”, “In my opinion…”. Avoids an Informal Tone. Worth 10 Points
Writing Conventions
Paper uses proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, etc. Worth 5 Points
Format
Paper is typed, MLA format, pages numbered, 12-point font, double- spaced, 1” margins, no extra spaces between paragraphs. Has a title. Worth 5 Points
Length
Paper is at least 3 pages in length (plus Works Cited page) Worth 10 Points
