Essay Assignment: Article Summary & Response

I’m trying to study for my Literature course and I need some help to understand this question.

After reading one of the assigned academic articles below you must write a three-page summary and response paper. Please follow the file and the criteria.


Length:3 pages (750-1000 words), plus works cited page


Articles:

Anderson, Jarod K. “The Decentralization of Morality in Paradise Lost (Links to an external site.).” Rocky Mountain Review, vol 64, no. 2, 2010, pp. 198-204. JSTOR. www-jstor.org.eznvcc.edu:2443/stable/29765445.

Jordan, Tracey. “Fairy Tale and Fabliau: Chaucer’s The Miller’s Tale. (Links to an external site.)Studies in Short Fiction, vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 87-93. Academic Search Complete. web.a.ebscohost.com.

Verma, Rabindra Kumar. “Antifeminism in William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. (Links to an external site.)The European English Messenger, vol. 33. no. 1, 2014, pp. 32-39. Academic Search Complete, web.a.ebscohost.com.

Whallon, William. “The Christianity of ‘Beowulf (Links to an external site.).” Modern Philology, vol. 60, no. 2, 1962, pp. 81-94. JSTOR. www-jstor.org.eznvcc.edu:2443/stable/434846.

Summary and Analysis Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Follows Follows Directions for Assignment

40.0 to >35.0 pts

Excellent (A Level)

Follows direction for the assignment, including topic, choice of article, length, etc.

35.0 to >31.0 pts

Above Average (B Level)

Follows directions for the assigned topic but does not meet length requirement

31.0 to >27.0 pts

Meets Standards (C Level)

Most of the paper is on the assigned topic, but some parts stray from topic or some parts of topic not covered

27.0 to >0 pts

Inadequate (D-F Level)

Paper not on the assigned topic

40.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome MLA Format

10.0 to >9.0 pts

Excellent (A Level)

Paper follows MLA format, including heading, title, page numbers, margins, font and size, etc.

9.0 to >7.0 pts

Above Average (B Level)

One or two errors in MLA format

7.0 to >6.0 pts

Meets Standards (C Level)

Three or four errors in MLA format

6.0 to >0 pts

Inadequate (D-F Level)

Multiple errors in MLA format

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar and Mechanics

25.0 to >21.0 pts

Excellent (A Level)

Minimal errors in spelling, grammar, or typos

21.0 to >17.0 pts

Above Average (B Level)

Some errors with commas, run-ons or other grammar, but does not interfere with ease of reading paper

17.0 to >13.0 pts

Meets Standards (C Level)

Some errors with grammar that cause minor distraction

13.0 to >0 pts

Inadequate (D-F Level)

Many errors in grammar that distract readers from the content of the paper

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Style and Audience

25.0 to >21.0 pts

Excellent (A Level)

Shows varying sentence structure, proper transitions, appropriate word choice, etc. All parts of paper directed at appropriate audience. Paper is well-organized

21.0 to >17.0 pts

Above Average (B Level)

Shows varying sentence structure, some transitions, most of paper directed at appropriate audience; paper is well-organized

17.0 to >13.0 pts

Meets Standards (C Level)

Some variety in sentence structure, few transitions, some repetitive vocabulary, disorganization, or inappropriate audience

13.0 to >0 pts

Inadequate (D-F Level)

Little or no variety in sentence structure, missing transitions, or much disorganization and repetitive vocabulary

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Citation

25.0 to >21.0 pts

Excellent (A Level)

Minimal errors in works cited page, in-text citations, and proper quoting/paraphrasing

21.0 to >17.0 pts

Above Average (B Level)

In-text citations and works cited page present with some errors; quoting and paraphrasing done properly

17.0 to >13.0 pts

Meets Standards (C Level)

Works cited page present, some missing in-text citations, errors on works cited page or in-text citations, some errors in quoting or paraphrasing

13.0 to >0 pts

Inadequate (D-F Level)

Missing works cited page, missing most in-text citations; major errors in quoting and paraphrasing

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Independent Thought

25.0 to >21.0 pts

Excellent (A Level)

Demonstrates independent thinking, not merely reporting ideas found in other sources. This may include using information from sources but thoroughly analyzing it to express own opinions.

21.0 to >17.0 pts

Above Average (B Level)

Shows much independent thinking, but some ideas from sources not analyzed.

17.0 to >13.0 pts

Adequate (C Level)

Many ideas expressed belong to outside sources and are not examined.

13.0 to >0 pts

Inadequate (D-F Level)

Most ideas expressed belong to outside sources and are not examined. Paper largely a summary of the article with little response or analysis.

25.0 pts