Instruction
For this Essay, you will be creating an analysis of Fahrenheit 451 by using your own ideas of character, plot, theme etc. You must choose one item of analysis and delve deep into the topic within the book and support it. These ideas must be your own, any of the analysis that you do should be supported through text examples. You must also consider how the social problems within the novel can be seen analyzed and compared to problems of today in society. make sure that you can use evidence to support whatever ideas you present, use outside sources when needed, however do not use them to create your analysis. Don't forget to use MLA format, double spaced, 12pt font, times new roman, 1in margins and all on a word document. This is a 3 page essay, please do not submit more than 5 pages.
Explaining your paper grade:
An A paper- presents a clear understanding of the novel while being able to analyze the text to the prompt provided by the professor and through using critical approaches pertinent readings. You have an unambiguous thesis supported by reason and argument. Your argument is clearly and forcefully stated. Your writing is clear and follows grammatical conventions of usage. You use the facts and evidence from the novel or short stories given; you do not merely summarize.
A B paper- attempts to make an argument, but is unclear in logic and construction. You drift from argument to summary of the readings. You demonstrate some familiarity with the material covered in class, but have not mastered a critical understanding of these readings.
A C paper- summarizes the readings. While essentially correct in the facts presented, this essay lacks an argument, lacks control or mastery of the materials covered, is neither original nor perceptive in the presentation of the materials. There are significant problems with grammar and syntax.
A D paper- presents faulty or incomplete information, makes little or no attempt to construct an argument, has a passing awareness of the readings, class lectures, and discussions. This paper is poorly conceptualized and executed. It is replete with serious errors in grammar and/or spelling.
a F paper- Doesn't follow any of the above items, doesn't make an attempt to support, proofread or format the essay.