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Essay Writer Classification Level
Undergraduate
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4
Paper Instructions
Final Paper: Monster Analysis
Before you write: read!
In “Monsters and the Moral Imagination” Steven Asma’s thesis suggests “Monsters can
stand as symbols of human vulnerability and crisis…”.
What Asma suggests here is that Monsters are symbolic. Even if they are “fake”, they represent real fears about the world, about each other and about ourselves.
If you would like to read his essay, you can view the PDFs
Monster Prompt Paragraph Structure:
PARAGRAPH 1
Intro: Introduce your monster. It can be a category of monster (ghosts, vampires, etc.) or a particular monster from a movie, video game, graphic novel, or book (e.g., Lestat from Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire or Freddy Krueger from Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street). Provide a bit of background for the monster…who are they? What is their origin story?
Thesis: How does your monster illustrate Asma’s thesis? How does your monster represent a social fear, contradiction, or conflict?
PARAGRAPHS 2, 3, and 4 (Body)
Body paragraphs: Include support for your thesis statement. Each body paragraph should have its own topic sentence that ties back to your thesis. You can also include a quote from the movie, video game, graphic novel, or book your monster is from.
BODY 1 (paragraph 2)-victims of the monster
- Who are the victims of this monster? Why did the monster choose these victims? Is there a clear motive for the violence?
- Reconnect to the thesis. Why do the victims tell us about what the monster represents symbolically? (For example, why does Godzilla’s victims connect to the deeper, more “true” social fear Godzilla represents). Remember, you do not have to write about Godzilla…choose any monster you are interested in.
- QUOTES: What real life data could you share that connects with your monster?
BODY 2(paragraph 3)- Methods of the monster
- What are the ways the monster attacks? How does he or she kill? If they use a weapon, explain the symbolic significance of the object.
- Reconnect to your thesis. How does the monster’s methods connect to the thesis about the monster representing human weakness, fear, vulnerability. (For example, why is it significant that Godzilla destroys cities, smashes buildings, sets places on fire? How might this be connected to the nuclear bomb in real life?)
- QUOTES: What real life data could you share that connects with your monster?
BODY 3 (paragraph 4)- The Mask of the Monster
- Does your monster wear a mask? Does the mask reveal or conceal something about the monster? Does the mask allow the monster to hide or cover its true nature?
- If they don’t wear a mask, do they rely on deception? Is the monster itself a mask for some form of human weakness or vulnerability?
PARAGRAPH 5 (Conclusion)
Conclusion: What have you learned about the monster from the application of Asma’s theory, and how has it enriched your understanding of this particular monster…and monsters in general?
Works cited page.
You must include a works cited page for this assignment. To review works cited, please consult the Purdue OWL.
Distinguished (100%)
Proficient (85%)
Basic (70%)
Below Expectations (50%)
Non-Performance (0%)
Thesis Statement Raises the strongest objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning. Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.
Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning. Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.
The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Counter Argument Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.
Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.
Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.
Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.
The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Conclusion Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.
Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.
Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.
Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay; however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague. The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing
Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.
Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly. Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.
Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
– Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Required Formatting
Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.
Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement
The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words. The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.
The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words. The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly. Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. https://crucialpaper.com/orders/ordernow