I have attatched the annotated bibliography and the outline of the essay, which will be used inorder to complete the final essay
All of the sources needed to be used are in the annotated bibliography, and the outline includes the thesis and many more aspects inorder to help you with the essay.
write an 8-10 page essay, supported by research, that presents an interpretation of “Sonny Blues” by James Baldwin. Your paper should use literary terms to isolate specific aspects of the form that you wish to examine, and you should offer plenty of evidence from the text to support your interpretation. Design your paper as a contribution to the various other readings of the text to be found in your research. Be sure to have a clear, focused thesis, which you develop through a series of paragraphs that advance your supporting ideas.
Research is required. Visit the Pierce library’s website to find the collection of databases devoted to literature, and search for essays about the work you choose. You will be completing an annotated bibliography of sources that you consult (see the assignment page for the bibliography in Canvas). Your final paper does not need to refer to every source in your bibliography but should contain enough references to demonstrate your familiarity with other readings of the text.
The paper should be typed in a 12pt. font, double-spaced throughout, with a one-inch margin. Follow the MLA guidelines for formatting a research paper. The Pierce library also offers many online resources for MLA format and bibliographies. Submit the paper through Canvas on the designated due date.
The essay will be graded on content (unity, clarity, originality, and accuracy), support (use of evidence, use of research, development with commentary), organization (order of ideas, logic, structure), and style (sentence skills). If necessary, be sure to review the basic structure of both paragraphs and essays.
Rubric
Rubric for an Essay w/Research (1) (1)
Rubric for an Essay w/Research (1) (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
The essay is unified around a single purpose. The argument is laid out in a focused, limited thesis, and each supporting idea is articulated and developed in a paragraph or section of its own. There is a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
4 pts
Full Marks
Meets the content requirement.
2.4 pts
Partial Credit
The essay is only partially unified, or the purpose of one or more sections is unclear. The thesis may be too broad or unfocused.
0 pts
No Marks
Fails to meet the content requirement, or the assignment was not completed.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport
The essay contains adequate, specific evidence to support the argument. Sources are clearly introduced in the text, and quotations or paraphrases are smoothly integrated into the sentences. Connections between the evidence and the supporting ideas or the larger argument are made explicit through commentary and analysis.
4 pts
Full Marks
Meets the support requirement.
2.4 pts
Partial Credit
Support may be inadequate or too general. Problems may exist in the integration of sources, or the paper lacks commentary on the evidence or analysis.
0 pts
No Marks
Fails to meet the support requirement, or the assignment was not completed.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
The essay displays a principle of organization that determines the order of ideas. The paragraphs and the essay as a whole are made coherent through the use of transitions, signal phrases, and key words. The sequence of paragraphs is logical.
4 pts
Full Marks
Meets the organization requirement.
2.4 pts
Partial Credit
The essay lacks a clear principle of organization, or connections between ideas are only partially defined.
0 pts
No Marks
Fails to meet the organization requirement, or the assignment was not completed.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle
The essay is free of errors in grammar, punctuation , and spelling. Sentences are written to suit the purpose and communicate ideas efficiently. The style is interesting and original.
4 pts
Full Marks
Meets the style requirement.
2.4 pts
Partial Credit
The sentences display problems in grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling. Sentences may also be convoluted, wordy, or simplistic.
0 pts
No Marks
Fails to meet the style requirement, or the assignment was not completed.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations and Research
The in-text citations and works cited page conform to the standards of MLA format. The research conveys familiarity with the scholarship available on the topic, and the research situates the paper within a wider discussion of the topic.
4 pts
Full Marks
Meets the citations and research requirement.
2.4 pts
Partial Credit
Problems exist with in-text citations or works cited page. Sources may also be inappropriate or poorly selected.
0 pts
No Marks
Fails to meet the citations and research requirement, or the assignment was not completed.
4 pts
Total Points: 20
