Poetry Explication Essay Assistance
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1. ENGL_1011_A03_202425
2. Assignments Overview
3. Assignment 3: Poetry Explication Essay (15%)
Assignment 3: Poetry Explication Essay (15%)
Completion requirements
To do: Make a submission
To do: Receive a grade
Assignment 3 is worth 15% of your final grade. The focus for Assignment 3 is essentially the same as it was in Assignment 2a, but instead of writing a discussion forum post, you will now revise and expand your post into a fully developed poetry explication essay of about 600 to 750 words.
Instructions
Recommend steps are as follows:
Step 1: Draft an outline for your paper.
To do this, you should review your post and identify ideas that need further development. Do you have two or three separate ideas? Can each become the focus of a body paragraph? Did a classmate's response to your post suggest avenues for further development? Be sure to settle on a particular claim from Babiak's essay.
Step 2: Write an introduction.
Introduce the poem and the claim from Babiak's essay that you have chosen for your explication.
Step 3: Compose a thesis.
The thesis statement should make a claim about your poem and how it connects to the claim you selected from Babiak's essay. Be sure to say why or how the two connect.
For example: It is not enough to say, "Eliot's poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' structures our sense of time and space." You need to identify exactly how the poem does this, and name those methods in your thesis statement. This is a better thesis sentence: "In 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,' Eliot exposes the failure of mundane domestic routines to answer existential and spiritual questions, thus characterizing urban life in the early 1900s." Notice that you don't need to mention Babiak or quote from his essay in the thesis statement itself. In fact, it's better to use your own words in your thesis.
Step 4: Develop your paper.
Feel free to repurpose material from your original post, revising and expanding it, perhaps responding to or building on feedback received from your classmates. In literary analysis, it is crucial to use direct quotations as textual evidence to support your claims, so be sure to incorporate quotations from your chosen poem.
Step 5: Check the assignment marking criteria.
Ensure you have included all of the required elements and have used MLA style for the assignment format, in-text citations and works cited page. Refer to the Assignment 3: Grading Criteria.
Assignment 3: Grading Criteria
A – excellent B – good C – satisfactory D – minimal pass F – does not pass
Thesis and Introduction:
Introduces poem and Babiak's article.
Introduction gets the reader's attention and presents an account of what the paper is about.
Essay has a clearly defined thesis that outlines how or why the poem connects to the claim in Babiak's essay.
Thesis contains an arguable claim that provides a clear sense of direction for the rest of the essay.
15 marks Thesis is thoughtful and clear and focuses on the text and a claim from Babiak's essay. Introduction gets the reader's attention and presents an account of what the paper is about, how the topic will be explored, and how the thesis will be proven. There is a clear connection between the introduction and the thesis. Thesis is present and identifiable. Introduction discusses poem and Babiak's essay, but introduction and/or thesis may not be clearly focused. Connections between the introduction and thesis may be present, but the introduction also contains extraneous information. Thesis is present, but may be too broad or too narrow. The connection between the thesis and the introduction is minimally present, but the introduction does not primarily focus on the poem and Babiak's essay. Thesis may be present, but is unfocused on the text and does not provide focused sense of direction. Introduction is disconnected from the thesis. The poem and Babiak's essay are included only peripherally. Thesis is missing or unidentifiable. Introduction is vague and does not focus on poem and Babiak's essay. There is no connection between the introduction and the thesis.
Content:
Develops an argument that focuses the paper using appropriate evidence from the poem and Babiak's essay.
Consistently builds a case and supports the thesis throughout the paper.
35 marks The paper focuses on a clear argument from the outset. The argument is well developed. The paper provides helpful context about and passages from the poem and Babiak's essay. Argument is convincing. An argument is made in the paper, though it is not thoroughly developed. The parts of the paper are not completely integrated. The paper provides sufficient context about and evidence from the literary text and article. The paper has elements of an argument, but the paper is not clearly focused on making a case. The context about and evidence from the poem and Babiak's essay are inconsistently provided. The paper lacks an argument and is not focused, though it contains some relevant material. Context about and evidence from the poem and Babiak's essay are lacking. The paper does not have a focus or effectively use the poem and Babiak's essay.
Structure and Organization:
Logically orders sentences and paragraphs following MLA format.
Provides helpful transitions. Offers thoughtful guides for the reader.
15 marks The explication is developed in a logical and consistent manner throughout the paper, effectively making a case and backing up key points with logical rigour. Structure and organization are clear. The explication is developed logically from introduction to conclusion, but may also include problematic transitions or extraneous information or passages. A reasonable attempt at organization is apparent. The thesis is supported in the assignment, though there might be problems in the logical progression, and irrelevant material may be included. Some attempt at organization is apparent. The assignment does not make a case. There are logical gaps, serious irrelevancies and/or lack of support for the case. The paper's structure is not clear. The assignment is not clear in its focus or structure and contains serious logical errors. It displays no organization.
Use and Comprehension of Poem and Babiak's essay:
Uses poem and Babiak's essay appropriately to develop and back up the explication.
Demonstrates critical thinking about and knowledge of the poem and Babiak's essay.
Integrates quotations smoothly.
20 marks Effectively uses the poem and Babiak's essay to develop the argument, but still provides the weight of the argument in the student's own words. Clearly understands both texts. Quotations are contextualized and integrated smoothly and grammatically. Develops the argument using references to the poem and Babiak's essay, reflecting some understanding of key points and passages, and generally integrating them into the paper. Uses quotations well, but integration may not always be smooth. Some clarification of the core topic through use of the poem and Babiak's essay, with references used inconsistently and without clear integration of the key points expected. Awkward use of quotations. The case for the argument is not strong, lacking appropriate direct or indirect references to the poem and Babiak's essay and/or inaccurately capturing their content. Accepts poem and Babiak's essay at face value. Problematic use of quotations. The use of the poem and Babiak's essay is insufficient or seriously inaccurate. The paper lacks focus and coherence.
Writing Mechanics and Style:
Work demonstrates careful editing. Assignment uses MLA style for formatting and for citations.
Grammar and spelling checked.
Accurate and careful word choice.
15 marks The writing is effective and advances the discussion. The word use, spelling and punctuation are accurate. Attention to detail and proper use of MLA format and writing style are clearly evident. The writing is clear and the required points are made with few errors. The word use, spelling and punctuation are generally correct. MLA format and writing style are mostly correct. The writing conveys the basic message, but does not add to the discussion. Some errors in grammar, word use, spelling, and MLA format and writing style. The writing interferes with the communication of the main points.; Errors in word use, spelling and punctuation. Informal expressions and little attention to MLA format.
2. Assignments Overview
3. Assignment 3: Poetry Explication Essay (15%)
Assignment 3: Poetry Explication Essay (15%)
Completion requirements
To do: Make a submission
To do: Receive a grade
Assignment 3 is worth 15% of your final grade. The focus for Assignment 3 is essentially the same as it was in Assignment 2a, but instead of writing a discussion forum post, you will now revise and expand your post into a fully developed poetry explication essay of about 600 to 750 words.
Instructions
Recommend steps are as follows:
Step 1: Draft an outline for your paper.
To do this, you should review your post and identify ideas that need further development. Do you have two or three separate ideas? Can each become the focus of a body paragraph? Did a classmate's response to your post suggest avenues for further development? Be sure to settle on a particular claim from Babiak's essay.
Step 2: Write an introduction.
Introduce the poem and the claim from Babiak's essay that you have chosen for your explication.
Step 3: Compose a thesis.
The thesis statement should make a claim about your poem and how it connects to the claim you selected from Babiak's essay. Be sure to say why or how the two connect.
For example: It is not enough to say, "Eliot's poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' structures our sense of time and space." You need to identify exactly how the poem does this, and name those methods in your thesis statement. This is a better thesis sentence: "In 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,' Eliot exposes the failure of mundane domestic routines to answer existential and spiritual questions, thus characterizing urban life in the early 1900s." Notice that you don't need to mention Babiak or quote from his essay in the thesis statement itself. In fact, it's better to use your own words in your thesis.
Step 4: Develop your paper.
Feel free to repurpose material from your original post, revising and expanding it, perhaps responding to or building on feedback received from your classmates. In literary analysis, it is crucial to use direct quotations as textual evidence to support your claims, so be sure to incorporate quotations from your chosen poem.
Step 5: Check the assignment marking criteria.
Ensure you have included all of the required elements and have used MLA style for the assignment format, in-text citations and works cited page. Refer to the Assignment 3: Grading Criteria.
Assignment 3: Grading Criteria
A – excellent B – good C – satisfactory D – minimal pass F – does not pass
Thesis and Introduction:
Introduces poem and Babiak's article.
Introduction gets the reader's attention and presents an account of what the paper is about.
Essay has a clearly defined thesis that outlines how or why the poem connects to the claim in Babiak's essay.
Thesis contains an arguable claim that provides a clear sense of direction for the rest of the essay.
15 marks Thesis is thoughtful and clear and focuses on the text and a claim from Babiak's essay. Introduction gets the reader's attention and presents an account of what the paper is about, how the topic will be explored, and how the thesis will be proven. There is a clear connection between the introduction and the thesis. Thesis is present and identifiable. Introduction discusses poem and Babiak's essay, but introduction and/or thesis may not be clearly focused. Connections between the introduction and thesis may be present, but the introduction also contains extraneous information. Thesis is present, but may be too broad or too narrow. The connection between the thesis and the introduction is minimally present, but the introduction does not primarily focus on the poem and Babiak's essay. Thesis may be present, but is unfocused on the text and does not provide focused sense of direction. Introduction is disconnected from the thesis. The poem and Babiak's essay are included only peripherally. Thesis is missing or unidentifiable. Introduction is vague and does not focus on poem and Babiak's essay. There is no connection between the introduction and the thesis.
Content:
Develops an argument that focuses the paper using appropriate evidence from the poem and Babiak's essay.
Consistently builds a case and supports the thesis throughout the paper.
35 marks The paper focuses on a clear argument from the outset. The argument is well developed. The paper provides helpful context about and passages from the poem and Babiak's essay. Argument is convincing. An argument is made in the paper, though it is not thoroughly developed. The parts of the paper are not completely integrated. The paper provides sufficient context about and evidence from the literary text and article. The paper has elements of an argument, but the paper is not clearly focused on making a case. The context about and evidence from the poem and Babiak's essay are inconsistently provided. The paper lacks an argument and is not focused, though it contains some relevant material. Context about and evidence from the poem and Babiak's essay are lacking. The paper does not have a focus or effectively use the poem and Babiak's essay.
Structure and Organization:
Logically orders sentences and paragraphs following MLA format.
Provides helpful transitions. Offers thoughtful guides for the reader.
15 marks The explication is developed in a logical and consistent manner throughout the paper, effectively making a case and backing up key points with logical rigour. Structure and organization are clear. The explication is developed logically from introduction to conclusion, but may also include problematic transitions or extraneous information or passages. A reasonable attempt at organization is apparent. The thesis is supported in the assignment, though there might be problems in the logical progression, and irrelevant material may be included. Some attempt at organization is apparent. The assignment does not make a case. There are logical gaps, serious irrelevancies and/or lack of support for the case. The paper's structure is not clear. The assignment is not clear in its focus or structure and contains serious logical errors. It displays no organization.
Use and Comprehension of Poem and Babiak's essay:
Uses poem and Babiak's essay appropriately to develop and back up the explication.
Demonstrates critical thinking about and knowledge of the poem and Babiak's essay.
Integrates quotations smoothly.
20 marks Effectively uses the poem and Babiak's essay to develop the argument, but still provides the weight of the argument in the student's own words. Clearly understands both texts. Quotations are contextualized and integrated smoothly and grammatically. Develops the argument using references to the poem and Babiak's essay, reflecting some understanding of key points and passages, and generally integrating them into the paper. Uses quotations well, but integration may not always be smooth. Some clarification of the core topic through use of the poem and Babiak's essay, with references used inconsistently and without clear integration of the key points expected. Awkward use of quotations. The case for the argument is not strong, lacking appropriate direct or indirect references to the poem and Babiak's essay and/or inaccurately capturing their content. Accepts poem and Babiak's essay at face value. Problematic use of quotations. The use of the poem and Babiak's essay is insufficient or seriously inaccurate. The paper lacks focus and coherence.
Writing Mechanics and Style:
Work demonstrates careful editing. Assignment uses MLA style for formatting and for citations.
Grammar and spelling checked.
Accurate and careful word choice.
15 marks The writing is effective and advances the discussion. The word use, spelling and punctuation are accurate. Attention to detail and proper use of MLA format and writing style are clearly evident. The writing is clear and the required points are made with few errors. The word use, spelling and punctuation are generally correct. MLA format and writing style are mostly correct. The writing conveys the basic message, but does not add to the discussion. Some errors in grammar, word use, spelling, and MLA format and writing style. The writing interferes with the communication of the main points.; Errors in word use, spelling and punctuation. Informal expressions and little attention to MLA format.
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