Q Overview You will write an analytical paper on a novel of your choice (please do not choose To Kill a Mockingbird or Rule of the Bone, as you will be writing essays on those novels in this course already). This critical paper explores a narrow topic related to the parameters of the course, which means some aspect of loss of innocence. To begin, you will select a novel and complete a thesis statement with an opening paragraph. You will also craft an accompanying PowerPoint presentation to demonstrate understanding of the major themes of their novel as they relate to loss of innocence. Your analytical paper is due in Module Six. Objectives: This paper will assist you in meeting the following course outcomes: • Exposure to contemporary literature from the United States • Competent application of literary and cultural analysis and interpretation • Use of effective written communication • Develop useful strategies in critical thinking • To examine important and timely intellectual problems of both personal and global consequence through reading, writing, and discussion Milestones Module Three: Choose Novel: Submit the title of the novel that you will explore in your analytical paper, along with the opening paragraph of your paper. The opening paragraph must contain your thesis statement. This is a non-graded but required activity. Module Six: Submit your analytical paper. This assignment is graded with the Analytical Paper Rubric. Module Seven: Submit the presentation and participate in the discussion. The presentation is graded with the Presentation Rubric, and the discussion is graded with the Discussion Topic Rubric. Analytical Paper Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Sources should be cited using parenthetical MLA citations, guidelines for which can be found in the Module One resources. Your paper must contain at least six scholarly works cited. Formatting guidelines: 8-10 pages, double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and citations in MLA format. Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value Introduction Strong introduction that identifies the topic/subtopics. Contains a clear thesis statement Identifies the topic/subtopics. Provides a general thesis statement Identifies the topic/subtopics. Provides a general thesis statement but is somewhat unclear Does not adequately introduce the topic and/or subtopics. Does not contain a thesis statement 20 Content Demonstrates exceptional research and in-depth analysis. Addresses all required topics/subtopics. Evidence strongly supports facts and arguments. Themes and thesis supported exceptionally well. Provides outstanding insight into overall topic Demonstrates thorough research and basic analysis. Addresses all required topics/subtopics. Evidence effectively supports facts and arguments. Material presented supports themes and thesis. Provides some insight into overall topic Analysis is basic or general. Addresses most required topics/subtopics. Uses some evidence to support facts and arguments. Provides little insight into overall topic Analysis is vague or absent. Fails to address all required topics/subtopics. Facts and arguments are largely unsupported by evidence. Writing is difficult to understand and follow. Provides little or no insight into overall topic 30 Conclusion Exceptionally strong review of key points and integration with thesis statement. Conveys insightfulness and nuanced understanding of the topic and the assignment Strong review of key points and integration with thesis statement. Conveys insightfulness and thorough understanding of the topic and the assignment General review of key points and some integration with the thesis statement. Conveys an understanding of the topic and the assignment Does not integrate key points with the thesis statement. Does not convey an understanding of the topic and the assignment 20 Incorporation of Scholarly Resources (MLA Format) Incorporates at least six properly cited scholarly resources that reflect depth and breadth of research directly related to topic Incorporates at least six properly cited scholarly resources that reflect depth of research Incorporates at least six properly cited scholarly resources Does not incorporate at least six properly cited scholarly resources 15 Mechanics No errors related to organization, grammar, and style Errors of grammar, organization, and style are marginal and rarely interrupt the flow Errors of grammar, organization, and style are limited enough that the paper is still able to be understood Errors of grammar, organization, and style make the paper difficult to understand 15 Total 100%