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After reviewing and using the feedback you have received from your peers, the instructor, and/or Smarthinking Online Tutoring on project one, implement the feedback that will strengthen your thesis statement and turn in the full essay for this assignment.Please remember and note the following:1. The instructions for this essay are on the Project One Introduction Page.In sum, the goal of this assignment is to apply what you have learned about literary analysis and MLA Format to write a literary analysis essay.The essay should discuss what stance on a social issue a short story takes. A topic bank is located on the project one page.In the essay, the essay should refer to at least one formal element of literature.2. The essay should include all the parts of a literary analysis paper. See the bullet points below for a review of these parts (from 1.11)Introduction, Thesis Statement, Background (recommended for paragraph 1, introductory paragraph)Arguments in Support of Thesis Statement (recommended for two body paragraphs)Refutation of Opposing Arguments (recommended for one body paragraph)ConclusionPlease also remember that outside research should not be used for this assignment. This is a close reading of one short story.Recommended steps for completing the paper:1. Choose a topic (see the topic bank at the bottom of the project one page).2. Write your thesis statement (early draft of project one).3. View the instructor’s feedback, and revise your thesis statement based on the instructor’s feedback.4. Write your introductory paragraph so that it includes an introduction to the topic, background information, and your thesis statement.5. Write two body paragraphs that support your thesis statement. In those paragraphs, provide evidence from the text to support your thesis statement. Always add an in-text citation (Links to an external site.) after quoted or paraphrased information.6. Write a paragraph that addresses an opposing view. How might someone disagree with your argument? What is your response?7. Write a conclusion.8. Review the rubric (grading criteria) for the final draft. How can your paper be improved? See the checklist questions below as well.9. Proofread, proofread, and proofread again! Send your paper to Smarthinking Online Tutoring for a review.10. Make final changes to the paper and submit it!Please also review the Introduction to Unit and Project I. Remember that you can review the sample paper on the project introduction page as well.Late Policy: If necessary, a late final draft for either project 1 or 2 will be accepted, but the paper will lose 10 points per day, starting 5/30 (the due date), and it must be turned in no later than 3 days after the due date. If you choose this option, it is your responsibility to email your late paper to aewardmangione@hccfl.edu with “Late Paper” in the subject line. Do not wait for a reply from me to send your late paper, especially since we are closed 5/31. Also, please keep in mind that if a late final draft for project 1 is turned in, a late final draft for any other project will not be accepted.FOCUS 25 POINTSDoes the essay address a social issue in one short story?Does the essay include a thesis statement that meets the COPE criteria? Does the thesis statement state, based on your analysis, what position on a social issue a short story takes?Does the essay analyze evidence to support the thesis statement?EVIDENCE 30 POINTSDoes the essay support main points with evidence from the text (short story)?Did you meet the word-count requirement for the assignment?Has evidence been spaced evenly throughout the paper, or is it spotty (e.g., some evidence in the first paragraph, no evidence in the next two paragraphs, and some evidence in the final paragraph)? Strive for consistency.ORGANIZATION 20 POINTSDoes each paragraph start with a topic sentences that supports the thesis statement and announces the paragraph’s main point?Are the main points, including the opposing view, presented in a logical order?Did you use transitions throughout the essay?GRAMMAR 15 POINTSIs the document mostly free of grammatical and/or mechanical issues?Did you have someone and/or Smarthinking Tutoring review your final draft for grammar errors?Note: Smarthinking Tutoring can be accessed from our course! Just click on it in the left-hand navigation panel. It is free.SCHOLARLY STYLE 10 POINTSDid you use MLA Format?Did you include in-text citations after quoted or paraphrased information?Did you include a Works Cited Page?

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