COLLAPSE OF VICTORIAN VALUES.
DIRECTIONS Due 11/22/2020
1. WRITER, you must answer the discussion question below
TOPICS/TITLES: COLLAPSE OF VICTORIAN VALUES
Discussion Question: Use these two (2) Victorian authors, Emily Bronte & John Stuart Mill to discuss the collapse of Victorian values in Victorian literature and society.
Note: Literary figures like Emily Bronte and John Stuart Mill were critical of the institutions and values of Victorian society. So, use “(final) Paper One – Exploitation as a Cankerworm in Victorian Society” as a guide.
NOTE TO WRITER: Score will be based on strong thesis, well-organized central topic, essay structure guidelines, the focus, support of focus, MLA standards, structure, supporting details, example and the provided sources used to support your focus.
SOURCES
1. Textbook: Moran’s Victorian Literature and Culture, Victorian Lit. & Culture, pp. 1-64.
2. An Overview of Feminism in the Victorian Period (see attachment)
3. Read Emily Bronte’s poems, Victorian Poetry, pp 103-113
4. Poetry Appreciation Techniques PowerPoint
5. The Victorian age (1830-1901) PowerPoint
6. Textbook: Greenbalt’s Norton Anthology of English Lit. Vol. E (Victorian Age)
Victorian author#1: Emily Brontë’s (1818-1848) Victorian Poetry, pp 103-113
Bronte’s “I’m happiest when most away
Bronte’s “Remembrance”
Bronte’s “No coward soul is mine”
7. TEXTBOOK: Greenbalt’s Norton Anthology of English Lit. Vol. E (Victorian Age),
“The Woman Question” The Victorian Debate About Gender,” Norton, pp. 1581-1606
John Stuart Mill’s the Subjection of Women
**THE WRITER’s must use all previous sources and his/her textbook version Greenbalt’s Norton Anthology of English Lit. Vol. E (Victorian Age)
With evidence from the text and sources provided; FIRST, THE WRITER must combine and compose a NEW multi-paragraph essay that has a minimum length of 3.5 pages OR a minimum of 980 words typed, double-spaced pages not the including cover page or table of contents; a complete introduction is required, and the works cited page.
THE WRITER must begin with a clearly explained focus and do not include any information that is not directly related to the thesis. You need one specific thesis that is fully explained in your introduction and then supported with evidence in body paragraphs; NEXT the answer for the discussion question must be a complete, in-dept analysis essay, with a minimum of 6-8 well-developed paragraphs AND a minimum of 980 words total.
Then, the introductory paragraph will include a clear focus or purpose that is explained to the reader. The focus must reflect the question, but you must narrow and provide a focus for the question. *do not repeat content previously stated in essay just to satisfy the word count requirement.
SECOND, THE WRITER’s answer must be a well-organized literary analysis, with a establish purpose in the introduction and then support the focus with evidence, including a minimum of 3-4 quotes, a minimum of 3 examples in the body and followed by supporting information.
Then, use a well-organized central topic; use transitional words and phrases. Explain your purpose, defining any relevant terms, and then support this focus, in the body paragraphs, with evidence, specific examples and quotes from the text. Lastly, use the sources to support your focus.
THIRD, plan to spend substantial time on the essay, being careful to
provide a clear and precise thesis that addresses and answer the question/topic;
MUST provide a lucid essay map in your introduction and ascertain that it is loyally followed in your discussion;
* use facts from the works selected to support your argument.
* use facts/quotes from the work(s) selected to support your argument or say each idea in your essay;
*consistently and carefully utilize standard English in the essay;
*employ essay structure and essay map (studied in class) in composing your essay;
*use the latest MLA style sheet throughout and wherever necessary in your essay;
*demonstrate familiarity with the context of the works selected; and
*provide adequate details/quotes and explanation of ideas to support your discussion.
Do Not plagiarize from the example as it will be checked automatically for originality in TURNIT.com
Do Not use content description, pattern, structure nor introduction from the example.
FOURTH MUST use MLA format. Please use link to follow the precise guidelines NO EXCEPTIONS See https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/24/ for MLA guidelines and sample paper, sheet throughout and wherever necessary in your essay; demonstrate familiarity with the context of the works selected; and provide adequate details/quotes and explanation of ideas to support your discussion.
REQUIRED GUIDE LISTED BELOW:
MUST FOLLOW Selected Guidelines for Using MLA Style (required use) *** (see attached)
MUST FOLLOW The Essay Structure PowerPoint*** (see attached)
MUST FOLLOW The Guideline For Composing All Essays *** (see attached)
MUST FOLLOW THE Language Of Literary Criticism Piece*** (see attached)
THE WRITER is required & must use and follow the Grade Rubric (see attached)
THE WRITER required & must use and follow the “How To Write A Literary Analysis” (see attached)
***DO NOT USE SPAKENOTES OR WIKIPEDIA***
To achieve an A (90-100)-Extremely lucid thesis statement, strong supporting paragraphs, clear topic and transitional sentences, excellent internal and physical organization, and strong writing quality
DIRECTIONS
1. IMPORTANT: Essay submitted must adhere strictly to the MLA format and must have quotations in support of the discussion. See https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/24/Quotations/Works Cited page
2. As mentioned above, use the latest MLA Style Sheet where necessary, including citations.
3. Appropriate citations must be placed in appropriate spots in your essays. Your essay must not, of course, be a replete of quotations. Your own ideas should overwhelmingly dominate your essay. Quotations should be used to buttress your ideas and not to replace them.
4. Use a critic’s full names the first time you mention her/him but use just her/his last name in the rest of the paper. Similarly, you may use full titles of the texts the first time you mention it but use abridged titles later in your essay if the title is too long.
FORMAT Requirement Guideline no exception
• USE Hanging-indented.
• Remember to put the date format as MLA requirement – Required MLA Handbook. OR use: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
• Attn: WRITER 1025, Your final check before finalizing order. You must check the MLA requirement to ensure the order met the requirements; including the date format, last name and page numbers on top right of each page; and do not use subtitles; use paragraphs.
• Use Selected Guidelines for Using MLA Style (required use). I have attached it. IT’S CRITICAL THAT YOU MEET ALL THE MLA STYLE REQUIREMENTS.
• Required MLA Handbook. OR use: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
• Note that everything in an MLA paper is doubled-spaced.
• Double-space the text of your paper; use a legible font (e.g. Times New Roman). The font size should be 12 pt.
• Leave only one space after periods or other punctuation marks.
• Set the margins of your document to 1 inch on all sides.
• Indent the first line of paragraphs one half-inch from the left margin.
• Use italics throughout your essay for the titles of longer works, such as novel or journal titles. Do not use italics to provide emphasis. Do not use single italics unless you have a quote within a quote. Note: that long texts, such as novel or journal titles, are placed in italics, but the titles of short texts, such as short stories or poems, are placed in quote marks.
• Do not underline, italicize, or place your title in quotation marks; write the title in Title Case (standard capitalization), not in all capital letters.
• Also note that the first time you site a critic or author, use the full name; thereafter, use only the last name
• Note you must use the complete and correct titles of the scholarly articles.
Also, consult How to Write a Literary Analysis in the course content; pay particular attention to what should be included in the introduction and how to support a thesis. Use the other guides listed in the course content, both 1. How to Write a Literary Analysis, 2. Tips for Integrating Quotes guides AND including ones on MLA Style and Tips on Using Quotes that you may find helpful.
Please note: if your essays are too short or undeveloped or if they are general/ vague, they will not receive a good grade. This essay is open book, but do NOT use online sources, such as Wikipedia or Sparknotes.
Then, Use correct grammar and mechanics, including good transitions, particularly when you introduce quotes. Your essay should be well organized and cohesive with a logical flow.
KEY DETAILS REQUIREMENT THAT IF NOT MEET WILL DROP THE SCORE OF ASSIGNMENT
– If Introduction do not contain good points
– Avoid general statements, particularly in the introduction
– If Thesis is not supported in the body paragraphs
– If there is no examples or not enough examples in the body (examples are critical)
– If the writer does not provide any supporting information or the supporting information is vague
– Not Stay on topic
– Make sure that you can support all your claims throughout the essay
– *Avoid repeating topics that you have brought up in previous sections in lengthy ways. It looks as if you are just trying to reach the word limit if you include these sentences.
– Be mindful of grammar throughout. If you read it out loud & have to pause to explain or think about it, you want to rephrase.
– If you do not support your final claims, it will lower score percentage
MUST DOUBLE CHECK BEFORE FINALIZING THE ASSIGNMENT
• WRITER must look at the thesis and ensure it STRONG, then tie the main points directly into the thesis. USE Essay Structure PowerPoint (specifically the sections on the Essay Map and the Body Paragraphs) for examples of this.
Assignment Management
THE WRITER must have a well-defined introduction and conclusion rom the body of the essay.
Thesis and Organization
WRITER must include an “essay map” in your thesis to ensure it is strong and more specific
Formatting and Citations
WRITER must Every instance of the word “literature” in your titles is in lowercase, including on your Works Cited page. In title case, this word should be capitalized.
