1. Criteria for Drafts and Final Papers ENG 3014
Prepared by:
Dr. Kay Picart
Associate Professor of English
Courtesy Associate Professor of Law

2. In general, here are the criteria for your final paper (the 4th criterion is a new one, which I see as necessary, given the way in which discussions in class have been going thus far).
1.  Spelling Mechanics Structural Detail: These essays are to consist of 4-5 pages, typewritten in a standard format (MLA, APA, Chicago or any other standard format so long as the usage is consistent), double-spaced, with 11 point font and 1 inch margins.

3. 2.  Presentation of Arguments:  Your essay must have a clear thesis, which is to be followed by a series of arguments that support your thesis.

4. 3. Synthesis of Critical Theory and Applications (e. g
3.  Synthesis of Critical Theory and Applications (e.g. films, works of art, music, etc.): Evaluates the overall synthesis of ideas derived from the theories presented in the course readings and their relationship various applications in film, music, literature, art, etc. 

5. Be specific in your arguments and try to avoid obvious or far-reaching statements. Creativity is assessed by your ability to often put unrelated ideas into a single conceptual framework and back these up with adequate and compelling proof.

6. 4.  Comparative Analysis:  Choose at least one thinker from one time period (e.g., classical and modern, like Plato and Descartes, or Dante and Burke; or classic and contemporary--e.g., Plato and Lacan) or modern and contemporary--e.g., Nietzsche and Freud).

7. 5.  Evidence of research:  have at least 12 sources, five of which may come from material we have used/are going to use in class.

8. The best of luck!!!!