For this assignment, students will write an evaluative essay comparing two media. You’ll use the short story “The bear came over the mountain” (Munro, 2013) and the film Away from Her (Egoyan et al., 2006). You will begin working on this assignment with reading, viewing, drafting;

For this essay, the short story is the source material. You are going to evaluate how well the film stands up to the short story. First, you must establish the criteria. What makes the short story successful? You want to think about this very carefully as you read and make notes. Notice elements of plot, structure, character, and point of view. You’ll write about these in the first section of your paper.

This essay should:

• have specific criteria, using the short story as source material
• use that criterion to make judgments about the film
• support the judgment with evidence from the text and film
• be 1000 words long
• have an explicit thesis statement, with the main idea (the topic of the paper) and a controlling idea (what you, as the author, is saying about the topic)
• In this case, we’re making a judgment, and that should be included in the thesis. Remember — this judgment is not about the film or text is good or bad. It’s about whether or not the film lives up to the criteria established in the short story.
• include an integrated, direct quote from the text/film to support the thesis in each of the body paragraphs
• be written using APA formatting
• use APA guidelines for citation, both in-text and on a References page
• avoid using 1st- or 2nd-person references (focus on objective 3rd-person references instead)
• be submitted as a MS Word .docx file

References and Citations:

Citation: (Munro, 2013).

Add paragraph numbers with direct quotes (Munro, 2013, para. 4).

All citations should be: (Egoyan et al., 2006).

Add timestamp number with direct quotes.

Reference

Egoyan, A. Hirst, V., Iron, D. Mankoff, D. Urdl, S. Weiss, J. (Producers), & Polley, S. (Director). (2006). Away from her. [Motion

picture]. Canada: Foundry Film.

Munro, A. (2013, Oct 21). The bear came over the mountain. The New Yorker.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/10/21/the-bear-came-over-the-mountain-2

Submissions:

Assignment should be submitted by attaching a MS Word .docx file. Assignment should be written in complete sentences in proper standard written English. Check responses for grammatical and spelling errors, maintain a professional and respectful tone, and answer the question thoroughly.

Rubric

2019 Master Essay Rubric (1) (1)

2019 Master Essay Rubric (1) (1)

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Thesis statement (20) Main idea; controlling idea; compelling CSLO 4

20 pts

Highly Proficient

Precise, succinct thesis statement with obvious main idea and controlling idea; original and compelling.

17.5 pts

Acceptable Proficient

Acceptable thesis statement has main idea and controlling idea, but may not be compelling or original. Slightly problematic.

14 pts

Minimally Proficient

Thesis statement is confusing or not immediately obvious. Missing main idea or controlling idea, but not both. Considerably problematic. AND/OR Thesis statement announces intention.

0 pts

Non-proficient

No thesis statement.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Body paragraphs (20) Unified; coherent; related to thesis; topic sentences; supporting sentences CSLO 6

20 pts

Highly Proficient

All body paragraphs are unified and coherent; each body paragraph contains one distinct point; each body paragraph has a topic sentence that is directly related to the thesis; supporting sentences all relate to the topic sentence.

17.5 pts

Acceptably Proficient

Body paragraphs are mostly unified and coherent; topic sentences are largely related to thesis, with one error at most; supporting sentences mostly related to the topic sentence, with no more than one error.

14 pts

Minimally Proficient

Body paragraphs are not wholly unified and/or coherent; topic sentences are mostly unrelated to thesis, with more than one error; supporting sentences mostly unrelated to the topic sentence, with more than one error. AND/OR Paper does not meet length requirement; short by no more than 150 words.

0 pts

Non-proficient

Body paragraphs are completely un-unified and incoherent; topic sentences are not related to thesis; supporting sentences not related to topic sentence. AND/OR Paper does not meet length requirement; short by more than 150 words.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Grammar, Spelling, and Mechanics (10) CSLO 6

10 pts

Highly Proficient

Minimal grammar, spelling, or mechanical errors (at most 2).

5 pts

Acceptably Proficient

3 5 grammar, spelling or mechanical errors.

3 pts

Minimally Proficient

6 8 grammar, spelling, or mechanical errors.

0 pts

Non-proficient

9 or more grammar, spelling, or mechanical errors.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Length and Originality (10) CSLO 5

10 pts

Highly Proficient

Paper meets required word count. AND/OR Less than 10% direct quotes.

0 pts

Non-proficient

Paper is either 20% above or below the required word count. AND/OR More than 10% direct quotes.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Style (20) Introductory and concluding paragraphs; sentence structure; transitional phrases; word choice; tone CSLO 6

20 pts

Highly Proficient

Introductory and concluding paragraphs are compelling and creative; sentence structure is widely varied (simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences), exceptional use of transitional phrases, academic/elevated/creative word choice; appropriate tone; no slang or informal language.

17.5 pts

Acceptably Proficient

Introductory and concluding paragraphs are satisfactory; sentence structure is somewhat varied; satisfactory use of transitional phrases; mostly academic/elevated/creative word choice; mostly appropriate tone; some slang or informal language; slightly problematic.

14 pts

Minimally Proficient

Introductory and concluding paragraphs are unsatisfactory; sentence structure is mostly unvaried; occasional use of transitional phrases; un-academic word choice; considerably slang or informal language; considerably problematic. AND/OR Use of first or second person. AND/OR Overuse of rhetorical questions.

0 pts

Non-proficient

No introductory or concluding paragraphs; completely unvaried sentence structure, or sentences with so many structural mistakes as to render the sentences illegible; wholly informal language. AND/OR Essay does not follow appropriate essay pattern.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Formatting (20) APA formatting guidelines CSLO 6

20 pts

Highly Proficient

No errors in formatting.

17.5 pts

Acceptably Proficient

1 error in formatting.

14 pts

Minimally Proficient

2 errors in formatting.

0 pts

Non-proficient

More than 2 errors in formatting.

20 pts

Total Points: 100 Assignment #2: Evaluating Media

For this assignment, students will write an evaluative essay comparing two media. You’ll use the short story “The bear came over the mountain” (Munro, 2013) and the film Away from Her (Egoyan et al., 2006). You will begin working on this assignment (reading, viewing, drafting) in Unit four, but submit the initial draft of the paper in Unit Five.

You will evaluate two main components:

1. Does the film accurately depict the short story?
2. Do the film and the short story accurately portray Alzheimer’s?
3. Provide evidence from both the film and the story.

For this essay, the short story is the source material. You are going to evaluate how well the film stands up to the short story. First, you must establish the criteria. What makes the short story successful? You want to think about this very carefully as you read and make notes. Notice elements of plot, structure, character, and point of view. You’ll write about these in the first section of your paper.

This essay should:

• have specific criteria, using the short story as source material
• use that criterion to make judgments about the film
• support the judgment with evidence from the text and film
• be 1000 words long
• have an explicit thesis statement, with the main idea (the topic of the paper) and a controlling idea (what you, as the author, is saying about the topic)
• In this case, we’re making a judgment, and that should be included in the thesis. Remember — this judgment is not about the film or text is good or bad. It’s about whether or not the film lives up to the criteria established in the short story.
• include an integrated, direct quote from the text/film to support the thesis in each of the body paragraphs
• be written using APA formatting
• use APA guidelines for citation, both in-text and on a References page
• avoid using 1st- or 2nd-person references (focus on objective 3rd-person references instead)
• be submitted as a MS Word .docx file

References and Citations:

Citation: (Munro, 2013).

Add paragraph numbers with direct quotes (Munro, 2013, para. 4).

Reference

Munro, A. (2013, Oct 21). The bear came over the mountain. The New Yorker.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/10/21/the-bear-came-over-the-mountain-2

All citations should be: (Egoyan et al., 2006).

Add timestamp number with direct quotes.

Reference

Egoyan, A. Hirst, V., Iron, D. Mankoff, D. Urdl, S. Weiss, J. (Producers), & Polley, S. (Director). (2006). Away from her.

[Motion picture]. Canada: Foundry Film.

Submissions:

Responses will be submitted by attaching a MS Word .docx file. Responses should be written in complete sentences in proper standard written English. Check responses for grammatical and spelling errors, maintain a professional and respectful tone, and answer the question thoroughly.