Content
The writer defines what GOTHIC storytelling is and explains why it is culturally relevant
Provides a definition and examines its various identifying motifs
Argues for its cultural relevance, stating clearly and with a forceful arguable point, WHY Gothic Storytelling appears at certain times in history and WHICH particular issues it explores. BONUS for focusing on specific current issues.
The writer clearly state these ideas in framing sentences that provide structure for the essay.
There is a clear thesis statement that remains the focal point of the paper
The paper doesn’t seem to randomly explore/wander from point to point but all paragraphs are related to each other and the thesis
There is a clear architectural framework emphasizing the thesis at the start and end of paragraphs
The paragraphs are coherently organized and linked together with transitions from paragraph to paragraph and from point to point
The supporting ideas are completely, thoughtfully developed
The subject is explored fully and the writer has taken time and space to flesh out her/his/their thesis
Evidence
The writer develops the thesis with course readings and one or more contemporary gothic literary texts
stories, films, novels, plays, podcasts, tv shows etc., 1990 to present
The ideas are supported by a balance of credible voices, but the loudest voice is the writer’s own
There are at least five reputable peer-reviewed sources (sources written by knowledgable authors and published by reputable companies or organizations rather than obscure or generic ones, like wikipedia, google, or dictionaries)
The quotations provide relevant, illuminating support and are not random or obvious common knowledge
Each voice adds to the thesis and main ideas–their words further the development of the paper’s thesis
The quotations are properly introduced and worked smoothly into the text
The writer uses quote sandwiches, with signal phrasing, punctuation and citations
All sources are correctly documented in MLA format on the works cited page
3. Style, Grammar and Mechanics
The paper is carefully edited
Any errors in punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, or grammar do not detract attention from the main point of the paper?
~MLA Formatting Requirements and Due Dates~
7-10 Pages Typed, Double Spaced submitted to Canvas and uploaded to Turnitin
Minimum of 5 scholarly/peer-reviewed secondary sources (theoretical/academic)
Minimum of 3 primary sources from our assigned readings (novels/films/stories)
Minimum of 1 additional primary source from current media (in addition to novels/films/stories, this may include graphic novels, podcasts, YouTube, Tik Tok, memes, Instagram accounts or any narrative media with gothic elements)
Parenthetical In-text Citations with MLA Works Cited List
Your final paper will focus on our research question this quarter: Why the Appeal of Gothic Storytelling at Certain Times in History? In Particular, Why Now? You must formulate an argument expressed in a thesis-statement and then present evidence in support of your position
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