Chinese World Literature- Romance of TheThree Kingdoms

Humanities

Your paper must provide a reading of some work or works of world literature. You will answer this question by conducting research. Your final paper should be in MLA format, and your thesis statement (argument) will be your answer to your research question based on your research. FINAL PAPER LENGTH 2,000 WORDS (about six double-spaced pages).

Your paper will be graded according to the following holistic rubric:

Student: _____________________________________ Grade: ___________

E= Excellent G = Good S= Satisfactory N= Needs Work U = Unsatisfactory

Argument and Organization

Critical Thesis:

The thesis gives a road map for the paper, makes a claim others might dispute, has “so what” factor, and provides an interpretation of the topic

E G S N U

Originality of Argument

The student presents an original approach to the topic/interpretive slant

E G S N U

Topic Sentences

Opening sentences to each paragraph announce the subject of that paragraph and relate to the thesis.

E G S N U

Organization

The paper logically develops the argument in the thesis. Each paragraph is guided by a single, controlling idea.

E G S N U

Evidence

Each claim is supported by relevant evidence E G S N U

Conclusion

The summarizes main points and goes beyond the confines of the assignment to show the broader implications of the thesis.

E G S N U

Voice and Style

Voice

The paper has a clear and consistent voice and meets formality requirements for academic writing

E G S N U

Clear Language

The paper avoids empty words and vague language. If something is described as “interesting” the paper states why.

E G S N U

Evidence and Citation

The paper follows MLA citation rules E G S N U

Quotations are integrated E G S N U

Mechanics and Grammar

Paper is free of grammatical errors E G S N U