07 Jul Critical essay
Length: 1500 words
Due: Upon Completion of Unit 6
Instructions:
- Select a topic from one of the three domains of everyday culture listed below.
- A genre of popular music that you are familiar with (country and western, rock, blues, hip-hop, rap, etc.)
- A recreational activity that you are regularly involved in (either as a participant or as a spectator, i.e., fan)
- A reality television program that you have access to and that interests you
- One of the new social media (e.g., Twitter or Facebook)
- Participate in the following three library tutorials.
- AU
- AU
- AU
After you have completed the tutorials, search for materials on your selected topic.
- Discuss your choice in a critical essay which includes:
- A clear thesis backed by supporting argumentation.
- A minimum of 5 peer-reviewed scholarly sources from outside of the course materials, which are referenced in the body of the paper and listed in a properly formatted bibliography or works cited page.
- Good critical analysis of the topic.
Grading Criteria
All written assignments submitted for credit in Cultural Studies 201 will be evaluated based on the following general criteria.
Content: Ideas should be logically presented. The essay should include:
- an introduction that describes the topic, specifies your position in a thesis statement, and may include a brief overview of what is to follow;
- a body that develops your argument and provides evidence to support it; and
- a conclusion that summarizes the content, restates the thesis statement, and may suggest broader implications.
Style: The essay should be clear and succinct. Avoid wordiness and repetition. Use an appropriate academic tone as well as inclusive language whenever possible. Avoid jargon, buzzwords, slang expressions, and pretentious-sounding inflated language.
Grammar and mechanics: Proofread and edit carefully to correct any errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Format: Follow the Modern Language Association (MLA) style guide in formatting reference lists and citations.
