Researched and Revised Essay

Purpose: Research the application of a literary theory to one of the works you previously studied, and re-write the essay that I will attach, folding the literary theory into the thesis, assertions, and supporting textual evidence. You will practice deep revision of a written assignment, one of the most important tasks in the writing process. Revision means that you will look at your original essay with a fresh perspective. The revision process will help you to look critically at your own writing.

Tasks:

You are to research and write about the subject of the essay that I will attach through the lens of one of the schools/theories of literary criticism we studied in Unit 1.(I WILL GIVE YOU A PDF WITH THESE ON IT) You should take this opportunity to improve your existing essay, using the graded rubric. Then, substantially revise the essay to include claims and textual evidence that support an argument/thesis that reflects the influence of your chosen school.
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You will closely review the main idea or claim of your paper and consider if your thesis statement is strong (not obvious). In other words, does your main argument (thesis) convey your own unique view of the text?

Make sure that the literary critical theory you’re choosing is applicable to your topic of discussion (thesis).

Make sure that your introduction states clearly what you will discuss in your paper.
Look at the topic sentence in each paragraph of your text to make sure that it points to (supports) your thesis.

Integrate text from your scholarly sources that support (provides evidence and moves your discussion further) your thesis. (the three sources need to be SCHOLARLY)

Provide your own explanation and elaboration) of any quotations or paraphrased material from your three sources. Avoid the use of “hanging quotations.” Do not include a quotation from one of your sources without providing your own explanation.

Make sure that your conclusion summarizes your main points and reminds the reader of your thesis.

Criteria on Which You Will be Graded:

The introduction and the specificity and development of your thesis

Your supporting claims, logic, and organization

The quality of your writing, to include paragraph development and organization: topic sentences, conclusions, transitions, etc. See Starting Your Research Essay

Your SCHOLARLY sources – your understanding of the articles (at least three) and how well these support your claim

Your understanding and application of literary criticism to support your claim (thesis)

Your engagement with the text (your integration of supporting quotations and how well you explain these)

Your conclusion

Format: You are required to use MLA style for all writing assignments. Proper MLA citation and a correctly formatted Works Cited page (12-point font, Times New Roman, double spacing, one-inch margins, Last name and page number on each page, etc.). Please refer to the Purdue Online Writing Lab for MLA formatting and style guide. Include your name, instructor’s name, the title of the class, and the date in the upper left-hand corner of the first page. Center your title (you do not need to underline or italicize it) and place it above the body of the essay. Do not include a title page.
Be sure to maintain an appropriate academic tone (no slang, second-person, contractions, etc.)
Academic Honesty (all sources must be cited). Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. Please ask if you have questions about what might constitute plagiarism and how to avoid it.
Length Requirement: 800-1000 words