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World Literature Research Paper

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World Literature Research Paper

Points Earned

Points Possible

Requirements

Format

 Font:

12 point Times New Roman

 Spacing: Double Spaced

 Title:

Centered

Length

 5-7 pages

Introduction

 Builds a context for thesis statement

 Appeals to or intrigues reader

 Implies an audience and purpose for writing

Thesis

 Clearly establishes topic

 Is effectively worded

 Is placed at the end of the introduction

Main Ideas & Support

 Breaks topic down into logical parts

 Provides a strong argument

 Uses persuasive language

 Makes good use of primary and secondary

sources

Documentation

 Includes works cited page

 Cites each source both in-text and on the

works cited page

 Employs correct MLA formatting

Effective Conclusion

 Reinforces thesis

 Leaves reader with a lasting impression

 Provides a sense of closure to the paper

Grammatical Conventions

 Recognizes sentence boundary conventions

 Uses correct spelling

 Adheres to grammar conventions

 Applies punctuation appropriately

World Literature Research Paper