Comparative+Paper+Guidelines

// Also known as World Lit Paper One  // Ø Assignment of 1000-1500 words Ø Based on two of three World Literature texts Ø On topic created by you and approved by teacher Ø Supervised by teacher but submitted to an external examiner for marks Ø Worth 20% of your A1 English grade Ø Designed to introduce you to cultures and literary traditions different from your own  I will help you find an appropriate topic (but not assign you one) and ensure that you are proceeding in the right way to meet the requirements and the assessment criteria. I will give you feedback on your topic and your outline. Also, I will read the first draft and comment on it, during a scheduled conference of approximately 30 minutes, by using notes on a separate sheet of paper. I will countersign the cover sheet of the final copy, confirming that it is your own work, and does not contain plagiarism.  Since it is unusual for students to produce a solid assignment with the first draft (although it depends on the way your have prepared and your experience in writing such assignments), //expect to revise at least two or three drafts if you want to achieve your desired grade.// As I am only required to read your first draft, I will expect you to work independently from then on with only some further prodding and encouragement; it is up to you to take an interest in your work and revise it yourself. //Use the assessment criteria and the checklist provided below to estimate your standards and the areas to improve.// <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> **<span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';">World Literature Assessment Criteria ** <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';">A: An appropriate, specific, and clearly defined topic <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> Independent ideas, well developed in relation to the topic, and showing personal response <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';">B: Good knowledge of the works studied <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> Detailed knowledge of and good insight onto the aspect of the texts chosen <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> Meaningful linking of words, and appreciation of similarities and differences <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> Appreciation of the cultural setting, where appropriate <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';">C: Effective, clear, and logical structure <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> Precise and pertinent references <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> Within the word limit <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';">D: Clear written expression <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> Conventions of written work (paragraphing, spelling, grammar) carefully observed <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> Appropriate register (vocabulary, tone, sentence structure)
 * Comparative Paper Guidelines **
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';">The role of the teacher: **
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';">The role of the student: **