Compose a 750 to 1250 word essay in MLA format using thisIdentify one or more of the dominant themes in Oedipus the King and Othello. Construct an argument about how the relationship between two of the play’s characters allows for development of the theme(s).Successfully completing this assignment will involve constructing an overall thesis for your essay that addresses one of the prompts above and then using quotations and references to specific scenes from the works you select as evidence to support your argument. Reference the Writer’s Workshops in Modules 1, 2, 3, and 6 for helpful advice about constructing literary arguments as well as using MLA format for your essay, quotations, citations, and references.HUMN 142 M7 Essay 2 RubricHUMN 142 M7 Essay 2 RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroductionProvides context; includes thesis and forecast if required.10.0 ptsClearly provides all necessary information and sets expectations.8.0 ptsMinor lack or excess of information; minor lack of clarity.6.0 ptsConfusing, vague or lacking.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody StructureParagraphs focus on one major idea; Transitions clearly show relationships among ideas.10.0 ptsParagraphs consistently meet expectations; transitions very clear.8.0 pts1-3 lapses in paragraphs; 1-3 problems with transitions.6.0 ptsSo many lapses in paragraphs or problems with transitions that comprehension is difficult.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusionDecisively ends paper.10.0 ptsEnds paper with powerful impact; creates a fully satisfying sense of completion.8.0 ptsEnding works, but may be weak or does not create a good sense of completion.6.0 ptsWeak, confusing or missing ending.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentPaper effectively responds to the topic; paper is sufficient length to adequately address the topic; both works are discussed thoroughly.30.0 ptsPaper carefully and thoroughly responds to the topic, discusses both works intelligently and compares and contrasts them effectively.24.0 ptsPaper adequately responds to the topic; length is adequate to address the topic; there is discussion of two works of literature.18.0 ptsPaper does not respond effectively to the topic; length is insufficient to adequately address the topic; discussion of one work missing or incomplete.30.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting StyleVariety of sentence constructions, appropriate brevity, use of parallelism, poetic effects (such as metaphor, simile, alliteration). Appropriate; avoids jargon, slang, and overly emotionally charged words.15.0 ptsPleasing variety of sentence constructions; always effective and appropriate brevity, use of parallelism and/or poetic effects.12.0 ptsRelatively few minor errors.9.0 ptsErrors detract significantly from comprehension or create significant distractions.15.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammarFragments, run-ons, tense, voice, person, disagreement, spelling, punctuation.10.0 ptsFew to no errors (1% or less of assignment word total).8.0 ptsSome errors (less than 5% of word total).6.0 ptsErrors detract significantly from comprehension.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSourcesIntegration and Citation: Quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing; in-text citations and references adhere to required style.15.0 ptsSources interspersed with writer’s own analysis or synthesis; quotes are less than 10% of paper; 1-5 minor errors in documentation.12.0 ptsSources interspersed with writer’s own work; quotes are less than 20% of paper; more than 5 minor errors in documentation.9.0 ptsSources strung together with little of the writer’s own work; quotes are 50% or more of paper; citations missing or with major errors; plagiarism.15.0 ptsTotal Points: 100.0
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