Assignment:
Organization of paper :
Content was clearly thought-out and presented in a logical format. Information flowed well, with clear links between paragraphs and ideas.
Ability to properly locate and cite evidence :
Proper citations of ancient sources and all references to the text are cited
Mechanics of writing :
Submission is grammatically correct with rare misspellings. Use of language is appropriate for the recommended audience. Avoids personal pronouns and contractions.
?Requirements:
- 3 to 4 pages of text (i.e. 1,000 to 1,200 words)
- Double spaced with standard font (Times New Roman, size 12
- Standard margins (1 inch top and bottom, left and right sides)
- some sort of fancy-schmancy title
- If you use sources other than those assigned for this class in completing this assignment, you will need to provide a list of those sources (Bibliography) on a separate page at the end of your paper.
Citation Requirements
You will be expected to use parenthetical citation in your Text Analysis. The purpose of these citations is to indicate to your readers where you found specific information that you have included in your paper, whether from the assigned readings or textbook. As long as you are using those sources, your citation need only include the author's name and the section number of text on which the information appears.
For example:
According to Plato, Socrates told the jury that he knew he had no wisdom, small or great, (Plato, 4.1).
The Epic of Gilgamesh "depicts a world ruled by polytheistic gods and their demands of humanity," (Margolf and Heineman, Early Near East and Egypt).
The topic for Text Analysis
What glimpses do we get from Homer's Iliad of the respective roles of men in society? How do those differ from the roles of women in Greek society? What values would these poems have taught young children?
Some Rules for Successful Writing Assignments:
1. Spell out time references: "seventh century" instead of "7th century."
2. Hyphenate time references correctly, according to their use in the sentence: "The Trojan
War is thought to have occurred in the twelfth-century BC." (adjective). "In the twelfth century, war was a constant threat to society." (noun).
3. When using brief quotations, remember to use quotation marks to indicate clearly when you are reproducing someone else's words verbatim:
As Spielvogel notes, "Women were citizens who could participate in most religious cults and festivals," (Spielvogel, 84).
4. Remember to cite specific material that you paraphrase - the ideas came from someone else, even if you expressed or summarized in your own words!
5. Avoid slang, jargon and contractions (can't, don't, haven't)
6. Remember to make the subjects and verbs agree in number, as well as nouns and pronouns: "Scholars could circulate their ideas in print" rather than "A scholar could circulate their ideas in print."
7. Avoid run-on sentences, comma splices, and paragraphs that go on for 2 to 3 pages! (In other words, think carefully about sentence structure, punctuation and paragraph organization).
8. Avoid overuse of the passive voice (The cat was chased by the dog) in favor of the active voice (the dog chased the cat). Active voice is more direct, more vivid and allows you to use more verbs.
9. Remember to use the past tense where appropriate in writing about the past (which is often!)