ENG122SummativeAssessmentPartTwo Guidelines andRubric”Mymind,” he said,“rebels atstagnation.Give me problems,give me work,give me the mostabstruse cryptogram,orthe mostintricate analysis,andIaminmyownproperatmosphere …ButIabhorthe dullroutine of existence.Icrave formentalexaltation.” —Sir Arthur ConanDoyleOverviewThefinalprojectforthis courseis the creationof acriticalanalysisessay. Writingis a craftthatpeople spenda lifetime refining,andone thatallows people toexpress themselves invarious ways.Effective writinghas the abilitytoshape andinformthe opinions of itsreaders.The abilitytoarticulate a message throughwritingis essentialinanycareer.The writingprocess canbe veryintimidating;however,the more youwork withit,the morecomfortable the process becomes.Somethingkeytoremember is thatthe writingprocess is never trulycomplete.Inthis assignment,youwillrevise your firstdraftfromtheMilestone One assignment,FirstDraftof CriticalAnalysis Essay. Next,youwilldevelopa thesis aboutthe informationpresented inthatreadingandsupportthatthesis througha criticalanalysis essay.There is norightor wrongthesis—itis how yousupportyour thesisthatmakes your essayeffective.Tothoroughlyrevise the work,be sure torefer toyourinstructor’s feedback.The projecthasonemilestone,whichwillscaffoldlearningandensure qualityfinalsubmissions.This milestonewillbe submitted inModuleFive.ThefinalsubmissionisdueinModuleEight.Inthis assignment,youwilldemonstrate your masteryof the followingcourse outcomes:Discuss stylisticallyappropriate writingstrategies for various audiences,subjects,andpurposesIdentify mainideas,supportingevidence,andconclusions throughcriticalanalysis for utilizingthesecomponents inone’s own writingInterpretthe writingprocess as a means for generatingideas,drafting,andrevisingfor improvingthe qualityandeffectiveness of one’s own writingIntegrate appropriate andqualified evidence intoone’s own compositionthrougheffective researchPromptFor this essay,youwillanalyzeareadinganddevelopa thesisabouttheauthor’s goalinthe article youselected.Once yourthesisis established,youwilluse examples fromthe readingtosupportyour thesisthroughoutyour essay.Specifically,the followingcriticalelementsmustbe addressed:I. Introduction:This is where readers willhave a chance togetanidea of whatyour essaywillbe about.Donotgive allof your informationawayhere,butgive readers a sample of whatis tocome.Donotforgettoreviewyour writingplantomake sure youare hittingallof the points youplanned out,while alsostatingyour thesis.A. Provideanoverviewofthework youhave analyzed,brieflydescribingmainpointsandyour thoughts aboutthe writing.[ENG-122-04]

B. Compose anengagingthesisthatyouwillsupportthroughoutyour essay.This statementwillgive directiontoyour essayandshouldbe wellthoughtout.[ENG-122-02]II. Body:The bodyis your opportunitytodescribe andsupportyourthesisindepth.Make sure yourthoughts andevidence are clear andorganized ina waythatis easyfor readers tofollow andunderstand.A. Be sure towrite multiple paragraphs thatare focused,clearlystate their intent,andmove logicallyfromone tothe other,supportingthethesis as the essayprogresses.Theseparagraphs alsoneedtocontainevidencefromthe selected reading.[ENG-122-02]B. Your bodyparagraphsshouldsupportyour thesisbycombiningthoughts andideas withevidence fromthe writing.There is nosuchthingas a rightor wrongevaluation;the keyis how your thesisis supported andthe qualityof the evidence used.[ENG-122-04]III. Conclusion:Think of the conclusionas a reviewof your analysis.Use this sectiontorestate your thesisandremindreaders of your supportingevidence.Think of this as your lastchancetoprove your point.Youwillalsoreflectuponyour experiences withthe writingprocess.A. Reviewyour analysisandsummarize keysupportingpointsthathelped formyour analysis.This sectionshouldconsistofa reviewof your mainpoints employed tosupportyourthesis.[ENG-122-02]B. Describe howwhatyouhave learned aboutcriticalthinking,analysis,andrevisioncanbe appliedtofuturewritingactivities inyour academicor professionallife.[ENG-122-04]RubricGuidelinesfor Submission: Your analysis essay must be 3–4 pages in length (plus a cover page andreferences) andmust be written inMLA or APA format. Use double spacing,12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Include at least three references from the selected reading cited in MLA or APA format.Check your writing for errors. Once you have proofread your document, submit it via the Summative Assessment Part Two: Critical Analysis Essay link in Brightspace. CriticalElementsExemplaryProficientNeedsImprovementNotEvidentValueIntroduction:Overview[ENG- 122- 04]Provides an overview of the work being analyzed (100%)Provides an overview of the work being analyzed, but it contains issues regarding clarity (55%)Does not provide an overview of the work being analyzed (0%)12Introduction: Thesis[ENG- 122- 02]Meets “Proficient” criteriaand thesis is exceptionallyclear and concise (100%)Composesa thesis that covers the analysisthat will be developedthroughoutthe essay (85%)Composesa thesis, but contains issues related to clarity or relevancy (55%)Does not compose a thesis (0%)12Body: Intent[ENG- 122- 02]Meets “Proficient” criteriaand writing is well-qualified withspecific examples (100%)Writes multiple paragraphsthat are focused,clearly state theirintent, and support the thesis (85%)Writes multiple paragraphs,but writing does not support the thesis (55%)Does not write multiple paragraphs(0%)12