For Thursday, September 26

Final Draft of Kafka essay due Thursday, September 26.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU USE THIS CHECKLIST WHEN YOU REWRITE AND REFINE YOUR ESSAYS.  TAKE IT ONE STEP AT A TIME. 

Checklist Kafka Analysis

Title:

Is my title a creative expression of the ideas discussed within my paper?

Introduction:

Does my introduction catch the attention of my reader without being too broad?  Is each statement a funnel leading to the discussion of my paper?

Thesis:   Does my thesis include the author's name, include the title of the work, express what the author does, and assert the author's purpose?

Body Paragraphs:

1.    Does each paragraph have a quality topic sentence?
2.    Does each paragraph have several (3 or more) specific pieces of evidence that are adequately interpreted?
3.    Does each paragraph have embedded quotations that provide context, evidence, and interpretation?
4.    Is there a summary sentence/transition sentence at the end of each paragraph?
5.    Do I have internal documentation to show my use of sources? (must cite paraphrases as well as word for word quotes)

Conclusion:

1.    A summary-Do not repeat your thesis.
2.    A thematic statement that calls your reader to action and/or calls your reader to change his/her mind about something.

Grammar:

Action verbs-use the verbs on my board (I have a resource page that will help you reduce your number of "to be" verbs.  Come see me to get your copy!)

PresentTense

Variety of syntax
Correct punctuation
 
Works Cited Page
The sources I used within my paper cited through internal documentation.