The paper will be 3-4 pages and will cover some topic on Hamlet by William Shake
The paper will be 3-4 pages and will cover some topic on Hamlet by William Shakespeare that interests you. The paper topic is your choice, as long as it argues a point about Hamlet, and doesn’t simply summarize the story or evaluate what you liked or disliked.
Evaluation Criteria
Argument:
• The paper explains/interprets some part of Hamlet
• The paper offers a clear thesis (the idea that the writer wants the reader to believe)• The argument goes beyond like/dislike
Evidence:
• The paper uses evidence quoted directly from the book
• The paper uses evidence from at least one scholarly journal article
• All evidence is cited according to MLA style (see below)
• The evidence used connects to the thesis of the paper
• The evidence is explained/interpreted so that the reader knows what to make of it
Organization:
• The essay is cohesive and coherent using both the evidence and argument (in other
words, the ideas fit together and make sense)
• There is a well-constructed introduction, body, and conclusion
• The essay has transitional phrases (see the Transitions handout) and paragraphs
• The paragraphs remain focused on a sub-topic
• The essay has an appropriate and interesting title
Grammar and Usage:
• The choice of language is professional and formal (avoid “well,” “um,” etc)
• Active verbs are used (see the Active Verbs handout)
• The essay adheres to the conventions of standard written English
• The essay is mostly free of run-on sentences, fragment sentences, spelling, and
proofreading errors
MLA:
• The essay follows MLA format. It is typed, double-spaced, uses Times New Roman 12-
point font, has one-inch margins and a correct title and headings
• All sources used have a correct in-text citation
• There is a proper Works Cited page
The response paper must have at least 3 pages (get something on the fourth page) plus a
Works Cited page.
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